Good morning, Morgantown.

Faculty can attend Elaine Howard’s lecture ‘A Career and a Life’ on Aug.

31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mountainlair (Rhododendron Room), part of the Mohindar Seehra Lecture Series. Graduate students and program directors will join workshops on Sept. 1 and Sept. 18 to learn about successful mentorship strategies.

WVU researchers are harnessing AI and edge computing to speed up environmental data processing—this helps scientists quickly track ecosystem changes.

Supported by an NSF grant, their work aims to reduce delays in data analysis and improve responses to droughts and wildfires.

The PRT team reminds riders to follow updated safety guidelines during daily trips and campus events; riders should use the in-car radio to contact control in emergencies (operating hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, with extra service after games).

Morgantown transportation planners recommended mini roundabouts at West Run intersections as part of a complete streets study that also calls for narrower lanes and pedestrian safety improvements.

The study found delays may drop from 57 sec to 16 sec — a change tied to the planned green belt project.

Monongalia County WIC is expanding screenings for perinatal mood + anxiety disorders for pregnant and postpartum clients as hundreds have already been screened to improve early care.

Officials say the initiative will help catch issues sooner and support healthier outcomes.

WELLWVU is holding a suicide prevention training event on Sept.

11 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mountainlair, Laurel Room where campus members will learn to identify warning signs and access resources — register by Sept. 9.

By mid-August, the Monongalia County Health Department’s WIC program had screened over 600 local parents for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) at its Morgantown office and other regional sites, using a 10-question Edinburgh screening and referrals to connect parents with mental health help.

High school teams began fall sports this weekend.

University High girls soccer lost 2-1 to Washington and will play Brooke on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. while Morgantown High boys soccer won both games last week, and the volleyball team will host a quad-match Saturday at Rowdie Center — busy start.

WVU football is preparing for its first game against Coastal Carolina on Sept.

5 with new practice plans after summer camp ended — head coach Rich Rodriguez is finalizing an answer sheet to help players adapt quickly to the visiting team’s revamped strategies.

Zach Frazier, a former Mountaineer now with the Steelers, is entering his third NFL season after training at WVU this summer.

He said learning from veteran Aaron Rodgers plus coach Rodriguez’s guidance gives him confidence for a promising season ahead.