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Which West Virginia women's school was the recipient of a performing arts center funded by Andrew Carnegie?
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Which one of the following was NOT founded as part of the state's system of normal schools for training teachers?
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In 1925, the Alpha Psi Omega honorary fraternity was founded at Fairmont State College (now University). What subject does it cover?
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Which community and technical school originally began as part of both WVU Tech and West Virginia State University?
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The founding of this institution of higher learning was funded by a candidate for vice president of the United States and a sitting U.S. senator.
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The football team of this university suffered a deadly plane crash in 1970.
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The Mason College of Music and Fine Arts was located in which city?
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This person was a well-known Monroe County doctor and historian.
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Roy B. Clarkson was a well-respected professor and author on this topic.
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Which president of what is now West Virginia State University later worked for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to overturn school segregation nationally?
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