West Virginia University has extended its due diligence agreement to explore the purchase of Mountain State University in Beckley until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 22, officials said Friday (Dec. 5).

During this time, the University will continue its analysis of academic possibilities and economic factors associated with acquiring an additional campus. At its meeting today, the WVU Board of Governors was updated on the status of the due diligence undertaken by the University to date.

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