Good morning, Morgantown.

YCF established the Sarah M.

Minear Unrestricted Fund to support evolving community needs (in North Central West Virginia) as new opportunities arise.

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Empty Bowls Monongalia Fall Fun Raiser starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

24 at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center + the event will support local efforts to fight food insecurity including aid for the WVU student food pantry.

Laura Presley, named the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year, credits her 4-H experience with building leadership and life skills that shape her teaching career.

A WVU alumnus is donating over $1 million to fund student scholarships (supporting 4-H programs and hands-on learning) to help local students gain new opportunities.

The contribution will benefit students through enhanced educational resources.

At Mylan Park Elementary on Chaplin Road, the library got a big makeover with new furniture and carpeting from a Big 12 grant.

Thursday’s event featured breakfast, balloons, and a choir performance, and teacher Wendy Smith (honored with a $1,000 award) was celebrated by Principal Anne Lupo.

The WVU Bookstore asked all faculty & instructors to submit spring course material adoptions by Thursday, Oct.

15 to ensure students receive current textbook details. The deadline gives the bookstore enough time to source products and address issues for the upcoming term.

Environmental Health and Safety is switching to Campus Optics for all hazardous waste disposal requests starting Jan.

1; faculty, staff, and researchers must use the new online process as the old PDF form will be discontinued, and a Waste Management Guide (with website link and QR code) offers step-by-step instructions.

Sixteen and 17-year-old high school students meeting a 3.0 GPA requirement with principal and parent approval can work at the polls under a new state law—earning $250 to $300 while gaining civic experience without missing school, officials said.

West Virginia University's senior guard Gia Cooke earned a spot on the Preseason All-Big 12 Team on Thursday after averaging 15 points per game last season, and coaches picked the Mountaineers to finish fourth in the poll.

West Virginia’s defense faces a tough challenge against Arizona’s quarterback Noah Fifita on Saturday — the top Big 12 passer in touchdowns and average yards as his consistency makes him one of the best.

Defensive coordinator Zac Alley plans to rally his team following recent high-yardage games.

Morgantown High’s quarterback Maddox Twigg will lead the Mohigans against Martinsburg tonight at 7 p.m. at Pony Lewis Field as he builds on strong season stats and a state title win from 20 years ago.