Since 2001, WVU has been governed by the West Virginia University Board of Governors. Enrollment for the Fall 2015 semester was 28,776 for the main campus, while enrollment across all campuses totaled 32,348. WVU offers 191 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in 15 colleges.
The weather in Salem is very similar to Portland, with a couple of exceptions. Ice storms tend to miss Salem as it is away from the Gorge, a major channel of weather that produces these conditions. Summer can be slightly hotter, but not significant. Winters are almost exactly the same, with the exception of the ice storms (above).
The highest monthly average temperature in Salem for August is 77 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in Salem for January is 39 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Salem occurs in June with 5.3 inches. The air quality index in Salem is 27% better than the national average. The pollution index in Salem is 82% better than the national average.