LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lincoln County will now be included in Marshall University’s Direct Admit Program, which ensures that every senior at Lincoln County High School will receive direct admission to the university upon graduation.

Lincoln County is the eighth school district to join the initiative, which launched today, according to the university.

The initiative is part of Marshall’s mission to make higher education more accessible by reducing barriers to college admission.

“We are excited to partner with Marshall University to bring this opportunity to our students,” Frank Barnett, superintendent of Lincoln County Schools said. “The Direct Admit Program helps remove many of the traditional barriers to higher education. It sends a powerful message to our students — that colle

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