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Morgantown, West Virginia · MorgantownVideo is previous coverage of the accident that claimed Doug Skaff's life in June. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The family of Doug Skaff, a former West Virginia lawmaker who died in a vehicle accident earlier this year, has created a scholarship for West Virginia University business students in his honor.
Doug Skaff, a WVU alumnus, business leader and public servant, showcased his Mountaineer spirit which will live on through the newly establishe…See the Story
WVU Scholarship Created in Memory of Doug Skaff
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Research · MorgantownMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Poor air quality could keep tens of thousands of U.S. students out of school for weeks each year, according to new research from West Virginia University. The study, led by WVU doctoral student Mustahsin Ul Aziz, found that even when air pollution meets federal safety standards, it can still affect children’s health and school attendance. Chronic absenteeism — missing at least 15 school days in a year — can lower academic per…See the Story
Poor Air Quality Could Keep Tens of Thousands of U.S. Students Out of School for Weeks New Research From West Virginia Says
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The 100th State Fair of West Virginia Prepares to Kick Off in Greenbrier County
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