Good morning, Morgantown.

WV Living Book Club suggests reading Pulitzer Prize-winning Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips, set in a historic West Virginia asylum, and will host a fall meeting on Sept.

8 by Zoom. (Register via WV Living for virtual or in-person attendance and book shipping.)

Eligible non-classified staff, faculty and academic professionals will receive their 2026-27 appointment letters via email from WVU beginning July 31 (instructions for signing and checking salary details in Applaud are provided), while School of Medicine faculty and residents will get their letters by the usual process.

WVU President Michael T.

Benson celebrated his one-year anniversary on July 15 as he focused on student success and Mountaineer traditions (he reflected in his op-ed on his first year and laid out plans for continued growth).

The family of the late Dr. G.

Thomas Raper announced a planned scholarship to support WVU School of Medicine students from Appalachia — an initiative that honors his legacy in regional health education.

The Office of Undergraduate Research will host its 19th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (1-5 p.m. July 23) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms, featuring two poster sessions on undergraduate research from WVU and local colleges.

The community is welcome to attend.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $10.5 million in grants to help West Virginians with health challenges return to work through the Rural Health Transformation Program; $2 million supports recovery-focused programs and applications are due Monday, July 20.

Today, WVU Medicine offers a no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy option at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

The less invasive procedure takes about 20 minutes (most patients go home the same day) and requires follow-up testing to confirm permanent birth control is effective.

State and federal health officials report West Virginia's cyclosporiasis outbreak now has 69 confirmed cases + eight hospitalizations as they work to identify the infection source.

Morgantown’s Community Health and Wellness Commission is raising awareness about high blood pressure by offering free screenings and health education (via church and community groups) to residents; the commission plans to expand its efforts with local healthcare professionals and WVU students.

Morgantown High student Leah Greeny, state volleyball Gatorade Player of the Year, verbally committed to West Virginia University on Tuesday via social media.

The all-state setter led her team to a state championship and will join local coaches (including her mother) to help defend the title.

John R. Miller & William Matheny Concert

8 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of live music from talented artists John R. Miller and William Matheny.

Queen City Funk and Soul Concert

7-10 p.m. — Tropics — $15 — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music featuring Queen City Funk as part of the summer concert series.