Renowned Speaker Works with WVU Parkersburg to Enhance Student Success Initiatives

Faculty and staff at West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU Parkersburg) participated in a series of professional development activities this month to prepare for fall semester. Notably, award-winning author and international speaker Dr. Vincent Tinto was the keynote speaker. “We are thrilled that Dr. Tinto joined us during this special week,” said WVU Parkersburg President…

Capito Applauds Funding for Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito applauded today’s announcement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) that West Virginia will benefit from federal funding to tackle the rising heroin epidemic and advance drug prevention initiatives in the Appalachia region. ONDCP Director Michael Botticelli today announced $13.4 million in funding for High Intensity…