The new Student Success Center had its official ribbon cutting ceremony on March 30, 2026, though it has been open to students since January.
The grant comes from the US Department of Education and will fund the university’s student support services and resources.
Hundreds of students were introduced to the wealth of career opportunities in the aerospace and aviation industry at March’s Student Aviation Summit.
On March 17 at a Board of Governors meeting, West Virginia University at Parkersburg approved an increase in tuition for in-state students and salary increases for some employees, among other items.
The new program will start with the Fall 2027 semester as a hybrid online program designed to accommodate the work schedules of employed individuals.