Morgantown / West Virginia / United States
Founded in 1867, West Virginia University is an educational institution that enrolls more than 28,000 students. It offers several graduate, postgraduate, doctoral and professional degree programs in the areas of arts, science, business studies, economics, creative arts and engineering. The university also provides courses in mineral and human resources, education, journalism, law, agriculture, forestry and consumer science. It conducts dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical activity and sport science degree programs. West Virginia University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It holds regular parent-teacher meetings and conferences. In addition, the university organizes several athletics events and tournaments. West Virginia University maintains a location in Morgantown, W.Va.