Good morning, Morgantown.

WVU Engineers Without Borders is hosting the Flowing Forward 5K on Sept.

20 at 10 a.m. to raise funds for clean drinking water in communities facing water safety issues + participants can register for $10 in advance or $15 on race day.

WVU selected Claire St. Peter as the September Faculty Feature in recognition of her leadership in behavior analysis.

The board-certified professor chairs the Department of Psychology and partners with local schools to inspire and mentor future educators.

Students packed Mountainlair Green on Wednesday for the Taste of WVU event hosted by WVU Hospitality Group.

The free event offered samples at nine dining and retail locations for first-year students to explore new menus + share feedback.

After a fire damaged WVU’s Research Farm Barn in December 2024, officials unveiled a rebuilt ten-stall horse barn on the 1,000-acre J.W.

Ruby Research Farm. It now features a red light solarium — designed to aid horse recovery — and other upgrades to support Davis College’s Equine Studies.

Will Green—who joined the Foundation in 2024 as Sr. Vice President and Chief Development Officer—was appointed interim President and CEO of the WVU Foundation to lead during the transition after Cynthia Roth’s planned retirement.

A permanent CEO will be named soon.

WVU faculty and staff recounted their 9/11 experiences during campus events on Wednesday, Sept.

16 to mark the 25th anniversary. The sessions provided a space for reflection + meaningful campus connection as the community honored that significant day.

The West Virginia Land Trust completed the largest private conservation project by permanently protecting 38,000 acres of working forests, waterways and recreation lands in the state.

The project benefits local communities as it preserves critical natural resources.

WVU and Marshall University's Grant Resource Center will partner with Gov. Morrisey's Clean, Clear Water Strategy to help communities secure funding for water infrastructure projects using a $145 million state investment.

The center will expand its grant-writing help for areas lacking staff (including rural regions) to pursue state, federal, or private funds.

University High School girls’ soccer team recorded a 10-0 mercy-rule win against rival Morgantown High at Baker’s Ridge Tuesday night, marking their first rivalry win since 2019 (freshman Braylee Armentrout scored a hat trick).

Coach Rich Rodriguez said injured wide receiver Prince Strachan may play Saturday against Virginia if he holds up in Tuesday & Wednesday practices.

He also updated local fans on transfer JaCorey Thomas’ hearing and running back Chris Talley's hamstring injury, which could keep him out for 1-2 weeks.

Faculty and staff can buy educator-priced tickets for the Gold Rush game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Sept.

26 at Milan Puskar Stadium + save nearly 40% with promo code WVUFootball2026.