On this West Virginia Morning, Marshall University recently joined many other schools across the country in the annual First Generation College Celebration. More than half the student population has registered as “first gen” collegiate newcomers.

Also in this episode, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin addressed the Senate for the final time on Tuesday afternoon. Manchin is retiring next month after 14 years in Washington and more than 40 years in public life.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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