Campus Recovery House Blocked | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

West Virginia University’s campus just rejected a faith-based recovery house proposal, sparking debate over safety vs. support for those in recovery. The group, Abundant Life Recovery Housing, already runs successful programs across the river — but the university feared student safety and wanted to retain control over campus use. Critics called the decision hypocritical, arguing that many recovering individuals live and work safely in Morgantown, and that a land-grant school should embrace such mission-driven partnerships. While the university left the door open for future collaboration, no…