Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, local events include a blacksmithing workshop at Arthurdale’s Forge from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a kids’ fishing rodeo at Chestnut Ridge Park at 10:30 a.m.; a tattoo expo runs April 10–12 at the Event Center and a Wetland Amphibian Walk occurs at the Botanic Garden. Morgantown Magazine
- ➤ The Center for Community Engagement announced winners of its annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards, recognizing engaged learning and community impact. The awards honor recipients including the WVU women’s rowing team, Phoebe Durst, and Sabrina Cave for upholding key Mountaineer Values in service and academics. West Virginia University
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WVU Innovate Express has launched a program that helps researchers work with companies and move research into market faster; the Office of Innovation and Commercialization streamlines contracts and offers two prepaid licensing paths to secure patentable inventions. West Virginia University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WVU Libraries hosts Mountain Artist in Residence L. Renée at 4 p.m. April 23 in the Downtown Library's Milano Reading Room to share her interdisciplinary poetry and performance project 'Remain' inspired by archival records of mountaintop removal mining; the event honors National Poetry Month and Earth Week. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU’s newly reelected student government leaders Rozaireo Jones and Colin Street have been named finalists for the prestigious Truman Scholarship and will interview on April 13 in Washington & their selection underscores a commitment to public service that benefits our community. West Virginia University
- ➤ Faculty can apply for the Cloud Analytics Faculty Fellowship backed by the Office of the Provost; the fellowship offers industry collaboration, classroom datasets, and a stipend, with applications due before May 1 (faculty from all disciplines are welcome). West Virginia University
- ➤ More than 200 students attended WVU Office of Undergraduate Research’s 10th annual Spring Symposium last Thursday at Mountainlair, where poster sessions, oral presentations & live collaborative performances showcased research from cardiac anatomy to Appalachian fashion and digital ethics. Awards will be announced next week. The Daily Athenaeum
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined West Virginia University officials, coaches and student-athletes on Thursday in Morgantown to honor multiple championship teams and celebrate a standout year for the Mountaineers — marking a memorable milestone for local sports. WV News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Medicine held the Mountain State IBD Symposium on March 27-28 at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place for health professionals from several states to learn + share insights on irritable bowel disease care. Course directors thanked attendees, speakers and sponsors for their support. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At WVU's open practice, coach Rich Rodriguez tested new tactics — incorporating bigger running backs and linemen for short-yardage scenarios as he readies the team for upcoming games. The Dominion Post
- ➤ West Virginia baseball came from behind with a six-run ninth inning to defeat Texas Tech 12-8 in Game 1 of their three-game series in Lubbock last night. West Virginia improved to 23-7 while Texas Tech fell to 19-14 — Game 2 is set for 2 p.m. today on ESPN. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Mountaineers secured commit Broncs Baker, a 3-star linebacker from Tooele (215 lbs, 6-1) who will join the 2027 class. His official visit is scheduled for June 5 to 7. The Dominion Post
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IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference
April 13-15 — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration required — A unique symposium focusing on advancing cancer research through trainee collaboration.
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Ducks Unlimited: WVU Sportsman's Night Out
— Morgantown Elks Lodge #411 — Registration details to be announced — Enjoy a social evening focused on outdoor sports and conservation.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
4:30–9:00 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lively vibes, festive drinks, and fun contests in downtown Morgantown.
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Christian Music Concert in Morgantown
7-11 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.
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