Good morning, Morgantown.

Red Bull Chariot Race will arrive in downtown on Saturday, Oct.

24, where teams of four will build custom chariots and race from Willey to Walnut streets with Fayette Street used for operations, competing for cash and prizes + regional bragging rights.

A local barber hosted a free back-to-school event outside the Weston Church of God, offering haircuts, backpacks, and food to children and first responders affected by July 21 floods.

Over 150 backpacks were distributed and donations continue at Dapper Dubs Barbershop — easing the burden for local families.

Mon County turns 250 this year as locals can explore historical landmarks from 1776, including Prickett’s Fort and Mason–Dixon Historical Park; the Morgantown History Museum’s exhibit (focusing on the county’s origins) opens tomorrow.

WVU launched updated Title IX Essentials training for all faculty, staff, and student employees.

The online module must be completed via Blackboard eCampus by Sept. 30, or access to some campus roles will be restricted.

WVSOM welcomed a record 79 West Virginia residents into its Class of 2030, marking the largest in-state enrollment in school history.

The event at the main campus + underscores a strong future in local medical education.

WVU staff will receive new, consistent job titles as part of the Job Family Architecture project with the upcoming Workday go-live over the coming months + changes will not affect pay, job duties or reporting lines, and faculty or student worker titles will remain unchanged.

WVU now manages 2027 recruitment applications through Slate; four programs will continue using Salesforce Learner Org until further notice.

Data migration begins mid-August and staff will work in both systems until the process is complete (updates will appear on the Slate Users channel).

A record 21 WVU students are spending the summer interning at Nemacolin in southwestern Pennsylvania, gaining hands-on experience in luxury hospitality as part of a growing university partnership.

The program, which has tripled participation since 2022, combines classroom learning + executive mentorship to prepare future hospitality leaders.

WVU and Antero Resources have signed their first jersey patch sponsorship deal— a five-year contract covering all 18 varsity sports jerseys starting this fall, as the partnership supports athletic revenue growth while highlighting state energy production.

After a July 31 ruling that gave 2022 athletes a fifth season, WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez said he is carefully reviewing options to add returning players while keeping current stars on the fall roster — he will not cut players already practicing to make room.

Morgantown saw WVU football's first fall practice on Wednesday with sunny 75 degree weather, but coach Rich Rodriguez said the team struggled to meet his fast paced expectations as players adjusted to new schemes.