Between Dec 1 and 15, 2023 -- after I began publishing records of admins' use of private flights -- WVU administrators changed their processes to produce significantly fewer public records documenting their use of privately chartered aircraft travel services.

When we cut the humanities, we lose a bit of humanity. West Virginia University eliminated 28 majors and 140 faculty positions. One of these was held by Lisa Di Bartolomeo ☮️🇺🇦🌈, who went from Morgantown to Oxford and then back, to become a devoted scholar and beloved teacher.

It’s done. My office is now empty. Now begins the struggle to make room for everything at home and try to start over. 💔 #wvumistake #academicdecimation

ACTION ALERT: Tell FERC officials to protect our communities and environment: Deny MVP's request to put the pipeline 'In-Service.' → wvrivers.salsalabs.org/deny-mvp
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Early voting has begun. Remember to vote yes to the Parks & Trails levy. Public funding keeps the pavement smooth, the ditches cleared, water fountains flowing, grass mowed, culverts open, & the mudslides off trail.

Public comments and university responses for the proposed BOG rule on presidential selection and evaluation have been posted to the BOG website.

Special BOG meeting next Monday to discuss and vote of the revised rule.

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Morgantown and #WVU folks, join us May 8, 7-9pm at 131 Pleasant Street to celebrate and mourn all the great folks our university and our community are losing. Thanks to 123 Pleasant Street

The international media isn’t paying enough attention to the scale of the protests in Georgia tonight.

The pro-EU protesters that came out against the Russian-style “Foreign Agents Law” are chanting that Georgians want to be with Europe, not Russia

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The last bell: A WVU professor’s final class before cuts post-gazette.com/news/education…

Last-class-ever day was one of the hardest, but also best, of my career. I got so much love that even the tears felt good. Thank you to all the wonderful people who gave support and hugs. #wvumistake #academicdecimation

WVU is wrapping up a publicly tumultuous year as national media have questioned how a land-grant university, particularly one in a poor state, can remain competitive after gutting World Languages, graduate math programs and more, reports @AmeliaKnisely.
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West Virginians are running out of time to register to vote during this year’s primary election, which will decide among four prominent Republicans vying to be the state’s next governor, reports Lori Kersey.
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#СлаваУкраїнi and about damned time!

Me walking into my last class ever next week…

Hopefully reposting for the last time!

The Case for Supporting Ukraine Is Crystal Clear

Note to Congress: Ukraine aid is not charity but serves critical U.S. interests.

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Screams, several families wiped out, dead kids, just another day in Ukraine as air defenses can no longer stop Russian missiles targeting residential builfings full of sleeping families.

Open genocide.

While Mike Johnson dithers, more people die because Ukraine does not have enough air defense