Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University’s Woodburn Hall will shine with holiday lights this season after more than a decade without display—bringing festive tradition back to campus and Morgantown. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael Meyer, a famous writer and WVU's writer in residence for the 2025 through 2026 school year, will read his work at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in Colson Hall room 130 (he will also work with eight graduate students and one undergraduate during his week-long stay). West Virginia University
- ➤ Students are invited to learn about a transatlantic master’s degree program in international history and security studies offered jointly by WVU and Civitas University. The session will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 in Chitwood Hall—Room 101. West Virginia University
- ➤ On Monday, WVU President Michael Benson spoke about boosting student enrollment and joining the Association of American Universities as part of his Welcome Home Tour that visited 28 counties. He also confirmed Woodburn Hall will get holiday lighting on Dec. 2 and proposed closing University Avenue for a pedestrian mall—an idea meant to ease campus traffic—while working with staff to support local students. The Daily Athenaeum
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia will continue paying to keep Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and New River Gorge National River open amid the ongoing federal shutdown. If the federal government does not reopen by Bridge Day on Saturday, the state will extend its donation agreement until the end of the month—supporting local tourism during the busy fall season. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Patients, families and staff at WVU Medicine Children’s gathered Tuesday at the hospital to celebrate a $100K donation from Hyundai Hope on Wheels that will support pediatric cancer research—officials noted that the program funds a portion of every car sale with Hyundai matching the donation. This is part of the ongoing effort to provide advanced treatments and care locally. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mountaineer Nation Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 18 as fans show their gold + blue pride while the Mountaineers travel to Orlando to face the UCF Knights. Supporters can share their team spirit online to win discounts and a special prize pack. West Virginia University
- ➤ MetroNews Top Plays returns for its eighth season, featuring the best plays from Week 7 from around West Virginia. Viewers can win $100 by submitting their top play on Twitter—tagging it with #MNTopPlay by noon Monday. MetroNews
- ➤ With injuries to key quarterbacks, coach Rich Rodriguez said redshirt freshman Khalil Wilkins and true freshman Scotty Fox Jr. will take more reps in WVU’s seventh game against UCF — a chance to gain needed experience — as the team, now 2-4, works to build for next season. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Fairmont Senior won a 45-42 game against Wheeling Park in Week 7, and reporters Greg Carey and Joe Brocato outlined key matchups for Class AAA football in Week 8—details that set the stage for upcoming games. MetroNews
- ➤ Mountaineer Nation Day 2025 will be held on October 18 as a 24-hour global celebration of WVU pride — fans from across the globe will join in events that showcase the gold and blue spirit. WV News
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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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Utah Utes at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling match-up between Utah and West Virginia in women's volleyball.
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Davisson Brothers Band Homecoming Concert
3:30 p.m. — Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate homecoming with the lively tunes of the Davisson Brothers Band.
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Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out the thrilling collegiate volleyball matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers.
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Kansas Jayhawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-3 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check the teams as they clash in this thrilling volleyball matchup.
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Fret Buzz Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a night of classic and modern rock with the local band Fret Buzz.
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