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Alderson Broaddus Facing Possible Probation

July 27th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

A private university in West Virginia is facing trouble from all sides as it deals with dwindling enrollment and financial woes.  Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi is facing a termination notice for water, sewer, and electric services for overdue payments in excess of $770,000.  Opened in 1932, the college currently has a student body of less than 700 students. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission could put the college on probation status – it is currently has provisional authorization for the coming academic year. The Commission is to meet August 1 to discuss the status of the university.