Good morning, Morgantown.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey congratulated Nscale after reports Anthropic will invest $45 billion over six years in its flagship data center set to boost AI technology in West Virginia & spur local economic growth.

The Art Museum of WVU now hosts an exhibit called 'Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Artist' (organized in seven gallery sections) that shows the artist’s early work, printmaking techniques, and personal artifacts.

Beverly Wendland, WVU’s new provost, says she felt at home on campus after helping students move.

She is planning to boost student success + research as the semester unfolds.

WVU projects fall enrollment to drop to 22,409 with first-time freshmen down nearly 7%.

The university will focus on recruiting from West Virginia & neighboring states to boost numbers and offer a traditional college experience.

The West Virginia Water Research Institute is recruiting STEAM students for fall Common Waters that pairs them with local environmental nonprofits to work on projects like GIS, research, and outreach to tackle watershed challenges.

Students will present their projects at a symposium later this fall.

Morgantown residents continue to oppose new Flock cameras in Monongalia County (voice privacy concerns in public meetings) as officials gather feedback to guide future policy.

Morgantown magazine released BOM26 finalists for Best Sandwich with Iron Horse Tavern’s BLFGT, Village Butcher and Market’s Steak Sandwich, Dirty Bird’s The Dirty Bird, and The Tea Shoppe’s Signature Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich, and nominations for BOM27 will open Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Sept. 21.

Cameron secured a 42-0 win over Clay-Battelle last Thursday night in Blacksville to kick off the 2026 football season.

Senior players Reed and Holland each scored twice as the Dragons set a strong tone for upcoming games.

Kayli Kellogg, a Morgantown High School senior and standout guard, committed today to play for WVU and join her father (the team’s head coach) after averaging 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists as a sophomore despite missing her last season; she had multiple Division I offers before choosing home.

University High senior Kaleil Lewis will serve as a versatile X-factor on Friday night’s opening game versus Musselman at Baker’s Ridge.

He played multiple positions last season recording 39 passes and 50 tackles + his speed and size are expected to energize the team.