Good morning, Morgantown.

WVU released its Homecoming schedule for Oct.

16-18, featuring Ballin’ on Woodburn, a parade on High Street, and a football game against Cincinnati (bringing together past and current Mountaineers).

Custodian Appreciation Day celebrates campus custodians who keep classrooms, offices, and residence halls clean (ensuring a welcoming space for all) and highlights their ongoing dedication.

Show your thanks when you see them around campus.

On Monday, Oct. 5 between 4-5 p.m., Chipotle at 461 High Street supports Mi Gente: Hispanic Students and Scholars when you mention the club and use code JAWLPK for online orders—part of your payment helps fund future events and activities.

Morgantown author Jim Antonini released his seventh book Candyland this summer through Pump Fake Press, following his debut Bullets for Silverware; the fast-paced mystery draws on his experiences as a pharmacist and researcher + underscores his ongoing self-publishing journey.

Faculty members are invited to apply for the new Care Faculty Learning Community on the Emotional Labor of Teaching led by Grace Savoy-Burke; the group will meet this semester and share insights in Spring 2027 (applications are due by Tuesday, Oct.

13).

Brian Belcher, the new director at Morgantown Municipal Airport, said the airport is planning a runway extension and other upgrades as commercial traffic grows+ the improvements aim to boost services and support future expansion.

PJM’s proposal to track large power users got mixed reviews from lawmakers and industry reps.

The plan, submitted to FERC in August, is expected to affect grid management + power costs regionally.

WVU Medicine held its second annual ECMO survivors luncheon yesterday at the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, where about 100 former patients shared experiences of life-threatening heart & breathing issues with their caregivers.

Mountaineer Autism Project demands that state officials release the Medicaid study to expand ABA access for children with autism, noting only 400 of over 11,000 children receive care + low Medicaid payments and staff shortages worsen the gap.

No. 16 West Virginia meets No. 11 South Carolina at 7 p.m. today at Dick Dlesk Stadium in a Sun Belt clash that boosts NCAA tournament resumé.

Coach Dan Stratford said his team will rely on a tough defense & smart play to create scoring chances.

Cody, Brett, Connor and Matt discussed WVU's strong soccer programs and volleyball's historic win, and previewed the upcoming football game against Iowa State with insights from Noah LaBlanc and Lucas Vollmer.

WVU football will take on Iowa State's top-ranked defense — which has held opponents to just 16 points per game — as coach Rodriguez said his offense must adjust its running and passing to meet the challenge.