Good morning, Morgantown.

Families can enjoy cookies, cocoa and interactive holiday activities with Santa on Dec.

7 at Erickson Alumni Center. Registration remains open until Dec. 5 with time slots from 1 to 3 p.m. and admission set at $25 for adults and $10 for children aged 4-12 while children under 4 attend free.

Local holiday events bring cheer this weekend.

Visit Mal's Christmas Festival (Sat, Dec. 6 at 12 Old Cheat Road) for s'mores and Santa photos, Christmas on the Farm (Sun, Dec. 7 in Fairmont) for pony fun, and Winterfest with free admission and fundraising for a new sports complex.

Mon Hills Music Group is hosting 'The Encore' showcase tomorrow from 8-10 p.m. at 720 Powell Ave. to mark its 10-year anniversary and feature live performances by Emily Lehr, Jennifer Cooper and The 2 Sides, with admission at $10 (or $5 for students if pre-purchased).

Woodburn Hall was lit for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday, Dec.

2, sparking the holiday season as hundreds of Mountaineers joined the countdown — officials stressed that the event honors local tradition and community spirit.

The Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs will host a Pearl Harbor Day ceremony tomorrow, Dec.

5, at 10 a.m. at the USS West Virginia mast and bell * Oglebay Hall with keynote speaker Brentyn Jones and a planned 21-gun salute by local veterans.

WVU is following the Stop Campus Hazing Act signed Dec.

23, 2024—training modules have been sent to student organizations and a hazing transparency report is now live to help prevent harm on campus.

Christina Torgerson, a campus service supervisor at Facilities Management Evansdale Operations, is featured in the December Classified Staff Showcase—recognizing her team's work to keep campus buildings clean and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Senators Jim Justice and Ruben Gallego introduced a resolution to designate December 6 as National Miners Day—an effort that honors miners’ contributions and sacrifices, with backing from the West Virginia Coal Association.

Morgantown native Brig.

Gen. Charles Dan Cooley was promoted and now commands the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. He built his career on hard work and mentorship—his roots in Morgantown continue to shape his leadership and commitment to his Airmen.

WVU School of Medicine biochemists are using advanced imaging to study autophagy in live cells — a process that, when faulty, can lead to ALS, cancer, and neurological disorders.

The five-year study is funded by a $2.1M NIH grant and involves Morgantown students.

Hosted by the WVU Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the Mountain State Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symposium will take place March 27-28, 2026 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — featuring expert talks on new treatments and patient care.

More session details and registration information will be released soon.

WVU Esports will host the West Virginia Scholastic Esports League fall finals on Dec.

12 at the Student Recreation Center, featuring in-person matches in games including Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, and more along with open play zones and career sessions for students.

After a tough season marked by injuries, WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez signed three dual-threat 3-star quarterbacks on Wednesday to bolster his run-heavy offense, and he said he will add one more from the transfer portal this spring — deepening his quarterback room.

West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball vs. Texas Southern Lady Tigers

7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Witness a thrilling matchup as the Mountaineers take on the Lady Tigers in a competitive basketball showdown.

Women's Basketball: West Virginia vs. Georgia Tech

7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out an exciting clash between the Mountaineers and the Yellow Jackets in women's basketball action.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater while enjoying festive activities and prizes.

Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball

1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers in women's basketball action.

Champions Of Magic

7:30-9 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience a captivating night of illusions and incredible acts straight from London's West End.