AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPFAS Watch in West Virginia: The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Authority is starting PFAS (“forever chemicals”) testing after EPA deadlines, using Arcadis to check for compounds like PFOS and PFOA tied to health risks including cancer and immune effects—plus it notes West Virginia’s early PFAS lawsuit history. WVU Leadership: WVU’s new Provost Beverly Wendland begins work in Morgantown, highlighting library research support and a push toward earning an AAU invitation. STEM in the Mountain State: Fairmont State hosts the ASCE 2026 Civil Engineering Student Championships at Tygart Lake, with international concrete canoe teams and hands-on engineering skills. Health Care Access: Ohio University researchers won a nearly $4M NIH grant to expand opioid use disorder treatment in primary care across about 40 Ohio and West Virginia clinics, pairing prescribing support with mentorship. Community Tech & Learning: WVU Jackson’s Mill opens Public Archaeology Day with digs and fossil-hunting led by WVU and Marshall students and professors. Local Tech/Robotics: A West Virginia robotics team (Dark Side Robotics) received a $2,000 Optimum grant to support its FIRST program. Education Funding Pressure: West Virginia enrollment declines are accelerating school closures, with Board of Education President Paul Hardesty warning the aid formula could push the state toward another lawsuit.
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