 Bresch was an MBA student at West Virginia University until 1998 . In 2007 , the Pittsburgh Post @-@ Gazette reported that Bresch had claimed to have an MBA degree from West Virginia University , but the university disputed that . The university subsequently awarded her an MBA despite her not having attained sufficient credits ( 22 out of the required 48 ) . In the ensuing controversy , the university announced in April 2008 that it would rescind Bresch 's degree . Michael Garrison , WVU President at the time , was reported to be " a family friend and former business associate of Bresch " and a former consultant and lobbyist for Mylan . After a faculty vote of no confidence , Garrison and several university officials subsequently resigned . 
