Marshall University’s board approved program cuts and expansions as part of the state’s required program-review process. The West Virginia public university plans to cut seven academic programs and improve or expand five others, with interim Provost Robert Bookwalter presenting the plan. The review responds to a West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission mandate requiring program evaluations at least once every five years based on demand, student outcomes, and delivery costs. Marshall is simultaneously managing an estimated $10.2 million deficit for fiscal 2026, with leaders projecting additional deficit reductions. For affected campuses, the decision is a reminder that state-driven review rules are increasingly shaping curricular portfolios in response to enrollment volatility and budget constraints.