https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/037200https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/image/037200.jpgPortrait of Alexander Martin, West Virginia UniversityCollege presidents--West Virginia--Morgantown.First President of WVU. According to Charles Ambler, in contrast to political leaders, religious lights advocated coeducation at West Virginia University from the time of its inception. A Methodist minister, Rev. Martin discussed the creation of a normal (teacher training) program with the principal of the Morgantown Female Collegiate Institute during the University's first year.West Virginia History OnView