Morgantown
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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Morgantown Magazine
- ➤ 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. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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 Dominion Post
- ➤ 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. West Virginia University
- ➤ 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. West Virginia University
- ➤ 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. West Virginia University
- ➤ 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. WDTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WDTV
- ➤ 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. MetroNews
- ➤ 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. The Dominion Post
- ➤ 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. The Dominion Post
- ➤ 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. The Dominion Post
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