West Virginia State University Archeological Field School Provides Glimpse into Life at the Kanawha Salines at Malden

A summer archeological field school will offer students at West Virginia State University (WVSU) the opportunity to uncover more of the history surrounding the Hale House and the early salt industry at Malden. History 399: Historical Archaeology will focus on the grounds of the Hale House, former home of one of the Kanawha Valley’s early…

West Virginia Higher Education Community Convenes to Focus on First-Generation Student Success

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) and Council for Community and Technical College recently hosted the West Virginia First-Generation Student Success Conference at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, drawing representatives from colleges across the state. This event focused on advancing the academic success of first-generation college students. Participants focused on addressing first-generation students’…