Good morning, Morgantown.

Graduate students interested in the 2027 Carl del Signore Foundation Graduate Scholarship (awarding $2,000 to research-led master’s candidates) and the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship (awarding $5,000 to doctoral candidates) must submit applications by Monday, Oct. 19; master’s candidates need thesis approval by Friday, Oct. 9.

Faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers can apply for IgniteWV’s new deep-tech track, which provides a structured path to market; the program selects 10 teams and pairs each with an entrepreneur-in-residence for a pitch at Bridging Innovation Week in Charleston with applications due by Thursday, Oct. 1.

Students at Clay-Battelle High School used a DUI simulator yesterday to see how alcohol impairs driving, and a similar demonstration took place at Morgantown High School earlier as part of a statewide program by the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.

Faculty and staff were encouraged on Thursday, Sept.

17 to refer students to group counseling at the Carruth Center (where sessions focus on building social confidence, managing emotions, and offering targeted support for graduate students, ADHD, and autism).

Morgantown Utility Board will start a water extension project on Morgans Run Road in January to serve 27 households with new water lines and connections.

Contractor proposals are due by midday Sept. 29 (the project is funded by grants, local contributions, and a low-interest loan).

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital is offering free car seat safety checks on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at its E lot as part of Child Passenger Safety Week to help families ensure car seats are installed properly.

Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels presented a $100,000 grant to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital yesterday to support pediatric cancer care.

The donation, part of a three-year program, funds the hospital’s blood disorders and cancer center + helps brighten treatment for children.

Morgantown readies to bid farewell to Dr. Norval Rasmussen, a beloved local physician whose warm approach touched many.

Calling hours are from 4-6 p.m. today at Hastings Funeral Home on Spruce Street, and his memorial will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday.

WVU football will test its defense on Saturday in Charlotte against Virginia’s experienced offensive line, which has played over 11,000+ snaps.

The Mountaineers, with 7 sacks and 18 tackles for loss, aim to disrupt the veteran unit in a pivotal game.