Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU announced that WVURC employees will move to direct University employment effective Oct 31 to better align research with the University’s mission. The change will streamline administrative processes and improve benefits without altering current duties, as employees were informed on July 23. West Virginia University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Office of Sustainability set over 20 goals for WVU to achieve by 2035 that focus on reducing waste, conserving land and water and cutting emissions - the plan targets a 50% reduction in single-use plastics and boosts recycling, with energy efficiency improvements led by third-party recommendations from Siemens. The strategy builds on past successes and aligns with WVU’s responsibility as a large research institution working to lower its environmental impact. The Daily Athenaeum
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Carruth Center promoted summer events to boost student mental health and self-care—offering bike rides with free rentals and counseling, unplug workshops, and a book club where the first 10 students received a free copy of Remarkably Bright Creatures. It held a movie screening on July 23 with counselor-led mental health discussions and provided virtual sessions for incoming students along with summer hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ Morgantown Mutual Aid recorded a recent spike in opioid overdoses and health educator Wesley Thomas at WELLWVU said substance use is common on college campuses—he urged students to use safety resources such as free naloxone and fentanyl test strips—to help keep safe. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ In May, a federal judge ordered the mobile black lung screening program to resume, and the mobile clinic restarted service last week in Waynesburg after sitting behind the NIOSH office in Morgantown—next it will visit Mylan Park from July 29 to 31 to offer free screenings that include a chest X-ray, lung function test, and blood pressure check. Participants will receive results in 8 to 10 weeks. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU athletic director Wren Baker signed a second contract extension with the university on June 5th—his deal now runs two more years and ends on December 31st, 2032, marking his third year in the role. WDTV
- ➤ Wren Baker, now in his third year as WVU's director of athletics, signed a contract extension through December 31 — his salary will increase annually with scheduled raises and retention bonuses, according to university officials. MetroNews
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State College Spikes at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Experience a thrilling baseball matchup as the State College Spikes take on the West Virginia Black Bears.
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Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration fee varies — Participate in a community-run event along the scenic rail trail.
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State College Spikes vs West Virginia Black Bears
2:30-9:30 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball clash in scenic Granville, WV.
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Owen Davis and Todd Burge Concert
7-10 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — $10 — Enjoy a night of music with Owen Davis and Todd Burge on their We Haven't Changed a Bit Tour.
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Trenton Thunder at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket pricing varies — Catch a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of Morgantown.
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Trenton Thunder vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game in the heart of West Virginia.
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Frederick Keys vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of West Virginia.
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Frederick Keys at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a thrilling baseball match in the scenic beauty of West Virginia.
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