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September 22, 2023

What Led to WVU’s Wide-ranging Academic Cuts? Enrollment Downturn and State Funding Decline Played a Part.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – West Virginia University’s far-reaching plan of academic cuts follows years of challenges at the flagship school.

Read the full article.

On Friday, the university’s board of governors axed 28 majors and 143 faculty positions as officials attempt to mitigate a $45 million deficit that could swell to $75 million by 2028. 

Upon the cuts, WVU will completely eliminate its world languages majors, public administration majors, and the only math doctorate degree in the state. 

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