Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erica LaRue, an Oakland native and University alum who has worked at WVU Career Services since 2012 and as director since 2024, was honored with the October Non-Classified Staff Salute for helping students prepare for their careers. Her leadership — including a website redesign that built key partnerships — has strengthened connections between students and employers. West Virginia University
- ➤ Faculty and students now have access to new online learning modules that focus on AI literacy, plagiarism, discipline & academic integrity. The modules help teachers design AI-resilient assignments and guide students on ethical use and privacy. West Virginia University
- ➤ Undergraduates from all majors are invited to submit abstracts to showcase their research at the 8th Annual Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium scheduled for December 6 from 1–5 p.m. at Mountainlair. West Virginia University
- ➤ Faculty and staff will attend President Michael T. Benson’s first State of the University address at 3 p.m. Monday at Fitzsimmons Event Hall at the College of Law as he explains his vision with input from the WVU System—livestreaming will be available. West Virginia University
- ➤ Graduate scholarships for the 2026 Carl del Signore Foundation Graduate Scholarship and WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship are accepting applications until Oct. 19—master’s students must have their thesis proposals approved by Oct. 10 to qualify for the $2,000 award, while doctoral candidates working on their dissertations for Spring 2026 can apply for a $5,000 award. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University media programs WVU News and Mountaineer Playbook won two regional Emmys each from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences—recognizing their strong student work. WV News
- ➤ WVU will retire its Flex protocol for new submissions on Nov 9 as it transitions to the new Institutional Review Board module in the Research Administration Portal, and current studies from WVU+kc will be migrated to WRAP to ensure a smooth changeover. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greg Travinski was unanimously approved as BOPARC's next executive director on Wednesday and will officially assume the role on Dec. 6 after Melissa Wiles retired from the city park system after 22 years—he began as a seasonal camp counselor in 2007 and his appointment follows a nationwide search with over 40 applicants. The Dominion Post
- ➤ County officials now plan to use a facility on West Run Road instead of Hazel’s House of Hope for the emergency warming shelter—volunteers are ready to help with transportation and the site will need renovations to be made accessible, while Hazel’s House stays as a backup option until the final plan is set. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Monongalia County chose the Nitor Suites facility on West Run Road as the primary warming shelter for 2025-26 after a special Morgantown Community Resources meeting on Wednesday morning. Crews are finishing improvements for accessibility — Hazel's House of Hope will serve as the backup option if needed. MetroNews
- ➤ Former Sen. Joe Manchin received a Hydrogen Leadership Award at the Hydrogen Americas Summit in Washington, D.C. on National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day for advancing clean hydrogen technology that helped secure $9.5 billion in funding, including $8 billion for regional hydrogen hubs that benefit West Virginia’s economy+ created local jobs. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health said hand, foot and mouth disease is on the rise after a Sept. 25 release. WVU medical director Carmen Burrell said the virus spreads easily in dorms, classrooms — so students and staff should wash their hands, clean surfaces, and stay home if they feel sick. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ WVU Medicine is offering state-of-the-art concussion care for domestic violence survivors. Thirteen specialists provide free evaluations for headaches and dizziness and use treatments such as float tanks and light therapy—ensuring survivors get the same support as athletes. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ It has been nearly 10 months since Rich Rodriguez was introduced as WVU’s football coach at Hope Coliseum—critics say his public outreach has not earned fans’ trust as the team struggles in the Big 12 and shows low performance. The column argues that he should engage more directly with the community to rebuild support for the program. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Today, WVU’s men’s and women’s soccer teams are ranked No. 5 in the RPI + the men’s team is 7-1-2 while the women’s team is 8-2-2, both on winning streaks since early in the season. Athletic director Wren Baker said he will give the soccer programs a bigger share of revenue + they prepare for upcoming games against Coastal Carolina and Houston. The Dominion Post
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Cody Clayton Eagle Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Experience the electrifying energy and heartfelt authenticity of West Virginia's own singer-songwriter, Cody Clayton Eagle.
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Miles for Migraine West Virginia
9:30-11:30 AM — Hazel Ruby McQuain Park — Participation fee applicable — Walk or run to support Migraine & Headache awareness in a scenic park.
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Mountain Stage Live Recording
7-8:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — $27 – $39, Students $10-$39 — Experience an eclectic mix of music with live performances for NPR Music hosted by Kathy Mattea.
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Morgantown's Halloween Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Ticketed entry — Embrace the spooky season with haunted fun, contests, and prizes during this thrilling pub crawl.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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