August 12th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

WVU is recommending the university eliminate 169 faculty positions following a review of every academic program.

The elimination of 169 faculty would represent about a 7% cut.

Enrollment has declined from 31,000 in 2014 to about 26,000 this year, and WVU anticipates a continued drop to 21,000 by 2033.