Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
West Virginia spent $3M on an 'anti-woke' college program. One student is enrolled
Just one student is reportedly enrolled at a new West Virginia University center designed to push back on “woke” ideology ahead of its opening this fall.
“I’m not happy about it,” Democratic state lawmaker John Williams told West Virginia Watch. “Now we’re in a position where we’ve allocated so much money towards this program, and only one person is taking advantage of it.”
The Independent has contacted the university for comment.
In 2025, Republican lawmakers mandated the creation of the hub, the Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship, allocating $3 million in support.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/west-virginia-university-woke-washington-center-b3012708.html