West Virginia lawmakers created a $3M civics center to push back on what they called "woke ideology." As of late June, one student had enrolled. Supporters say it's too early to judge because the courses don't yet count toward most degree programs. Critics see a solution in search of a problem. The more interesting question is this: if an idea requires legislation to create an audience, is the demand really there? #HigherEducation #PublicPolicy https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/07/08/one-student-enrolled-in-wvu-washington-center-after-gop-lawmakers-mandate-creation-of-program/