AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStudent Success Tech: WVU Faculty Senate reviewed a new Retention Risk Model that flags incoming freshmen as high, moderate, or low risk for returning next year, using three years of student data and planned “engagement” signals from campus activity. Public Health & Climate: West Virginia is seeing a surge in alpha-gal syndrome tied to lone star tick spread, while a new national report finds drinking-water bills rising faster than inflation—hitting low-income households hardest. Wildlife Research: WVU and state/federal partners used GPS “backpack” tracking to study river otters, helping justify raising West Virginia’s annual trapping limit to two starting in 2027–28. AI in Everyday Decisions: NPR reports West Virginians and other voters are increasingly using ChatGPT-style tools to compare candidates and fact-check claims ahead of November. Healthcare Systems: WVU Medicine held employee picnics as it takes over Independence Health System hospitals, rolling out major upgrades including Epic electronic records. Connectivity: GoNetspeed announced plans to expand 100% fiber service to Haverhill, Massachusetts, with multi-gig speeds.
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