Good morning, Morgantown.

Morgantown will host its first Crankie Festival May 30 to 31, featuring over 20 local and international artists with performances on Saturday at 7 p.m. + workshops beginning Thursday evening.

The College of Creative Arts and Media will perform live at Andrew White Guitars in Morgantown on Saturday, May 30, for International Drone Day, a global celebration of experimental music that features local talent including Mark Benincosa as Black Hole Zion + Erwin Dorsainville as Mango 4th Ridge.

Last Friday’s outdoor graduation ceremonies were marred by heavy rain, with some parents left disappointed while Clay-Battelle moved indoors.

WVU President Michael T. Benson offered the Coliseum for next year’s events as a backup option (a proactive step to support future graduates).

The Division of Talent and Culture reminds University employees with dependents to submit Fall 2026 scholarship applications by Monday (June 1) for full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates under 26.

Applicants must sign in with their WVU login and submit a new application each academic year.

WVU Extension and the University will host an exhibit at the State Fair of West Virginia from Aug.

13-22 in Fairlea; faculty and staff are invited to set up interactive displays in the WVU Building (a hub for STEM, health, and academic programs) to engage attendees.

WVU launches a search for a new chief information officer and invites community input.

An open forum (10-11 a.m. June 3 via Zoom) will let faculty, staff, students and administrators share ideas to shape the role under CFO Chris Kabourek's leadership.

A new report combining 35 million test results shows West Virginia schools rank among the top eight for student learning growth; gains are credited to the Ready, Read, Write Initiative + lower chronic absenteeism from 29 to 23 percent.

EPA is hosting an online hearing today on proposed changes to coal ash impoundment rules — including adding options for closure certification and revising criteria on legacy sites.

Written comments on the proposal will be accepted until June 12.

WVU alum Frank Fumich summited Mount Everest last week, reaching the peak at 4:30 a.m. on May 22 to complete his Explorers Grand Slam — a rare feat achieved by only about 75 climbers.

WVU baseball player Brodie Kresser recounted his journey from Iowa on 3 Guys Before The Game today.

His story covered his path from junior college to a key role as the Mountaineers prepare to host an NCAA Regional at Kendrick Family Ballpark.

WVU AD Wren Baker is positive about the NCAA rule change that will split the men’s soccer season into a fall segment with 18 games and a spring segment with 10 games (starting Aug.

1, 2027). Coach Dan Stratford supports the move to give athletes more recovery time.

Morgantown Regional of the NCAA tournament features three top MLB draft prospects including Kentucky's Tyler Bell – a 23rd-ranked shortstop who returned after a shoulder injury – alongside prospects from West Virginia, Wake Forest and Binghamton.

The competitive regional begins soon.

Clay-Battelle lost 3-2 to Notre Dame on Tuesday at Dale Miller Field & freshman Maddox Kisner pitched a complete game for the Cee-Bees.

Trinity Christian battled St. Mary’s 10-9 in extra innings at Mylan Park & forced a decisive game on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

7th Annual ACS Midsummer Mayhem Softball Tournament

June 18-21 — Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday — Competitive event — Enjoy a weekend of softball with teams from multiple states and explore local attractions in between games.

A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews

6-7 p.m. — West Virginia Botanic Garden — $ — Enjoy flame-grilled burgers and local craft beer with live music in a summer atmosphere.

Randy Arthur Webb Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Free entry — Experience unfiltered rock with heartfelt storytelling from the lead man of SAVING ABEL.