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Education

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West VirginiaMorgantown

West Virginia Colleges Navigate a Shifting Enrollment Landscape

Enrollment trends at West Virginia's public universities are diverging, with growth at the state's research institutions and continued pressure on smaller regional campuses.

Claire Whitfield · Jul 26, 2026 · 1 min

CommunitiesPrinceton

Proposed School Consolidation Divides Princeton-Area Families

A Mercer County proposal to consolidate two smaller schools has generated pointed debate among parents, teachers, and local officials.

Priya Nair · Jul 3, 2026 · 1 min

Opinion & AnalysisStatewide

What Gets Lost When a Small West Virginia Town Loses Its School

School consolidation debates are usually framed around budgets and enrollment numbers, but the stakes for small-town identity deserve more honest attention.

Thomas Reyes · May 29, 2026 · 1 min