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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS) today announced a 7.8 percent increase in total student enrollment for the 2024 fall semester, marking a significant…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Community and Technical College System (CTCS) are excited to announce the opening of the application period…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission recently convened dozens of faculty and other leaders from colleges and universities across the state to chart the course for…

ROANOKE, W.Va. – Principals, counselors, and staff from 40 high schools across West Virginia were recognized on Friday, October 11th, for their efforts to inform students of higher education opportunities…

The West Virginia GEAR UP program, which helps thousands of West Virginia students plan for their futures, hosted its annual Student Leadership Academy at the Clay Center for the Arts…

Gov. Jim Justice announced today that his successful Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, established two years ago to address West Virginia’s nursing shortage, has helped the state’s colleges and universities produce…

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and Community and Technical College System have awarded First-Generation Student Success Grants to public colleges and universities across the state. These grants, which…

In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission announces the recipients of its 2024-25 Campus Mental Health Grants, which aim to address the mental…

BEAVER, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced that New River Community and Technical College is receiving $3.5 million to create three new hospitality-related degree programs including outdoor recreation, culinary arts,…

CHARLESTON, WV — Amid ongoing problems with the U.S. Department of Education’s rollout of a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students applying for financial aid for…