AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Tech & Policy: Mars says its M&M’s will go dye-free in August under the MAHA push, but blue and brown won’t make the cut because natural substitutes are too hard and costly to replicate. WVU Research & Economy: A new WVU study finds supporting rural women entrepreneurs can boost wage-and-salary employment growth, pointing to fixes like better child care and access to financial institutions. Environment & Wildlife: Toyota West Virginia’s Biodiversity Park in Buffalo is set to appear on Bloomberg Television’s “Earth with John Holden,” highlighting pollinators, beekeeping, solar tech, and sheep “lambscapers.” STEM & Health: WVU Board of Governors approved tuition and fee increases for 2026-27, while separate coverage spotlights WVU’s growing research push, including a Johns Hopkins partnership tied to health challenges. Nature Watch: Scientists say West Virginia’s darker skies are helping fireflies, even as light pollution rises elsewhere. Campus & Community: Airport wildlife dogs at Yeager are credited with cutting bird strikes by more than 70%, and WVU’s College World Series run was celebrated at the Board meeting.
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