Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Citizens asked the board to honor the 1925 deed that requires the Suncrest Primary property be used as a school or community park. A local court ruled in favor of transferring the land for park use — the board has 30 days to appeal. The Dominion Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Your Community Foundation in Morgantown has established the Katie Finklea Fund for Young Dancers to pay tuition, travel and housing costs for dancers aged 12-18 following her six-year battle with cancer. The fund honors Katie’s passion for ballet that started at a local studio (her legacy continues in community arts). The Dominion Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At WVU’s Board meeting on Friday, Dec. 19, President Michael Benson reported a 7.8% increase in the four-year graduation rate and a record number of first-year applications as first-generation retention reached 78.6% thanks to the fall 'Win West Virginia' strategy — the board will reconvene on Feb. 20. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ WVU President Michael Benson led today's commencement ceremony in Morgantown as new graduates marked a milestone in their academic journey. The event ended with a rendition of Country Roads (a nod to school tradition) that highlighted the day's festive spirit. WDTV
- ➤ WVU President Michael T. Benson announced record applications and higher retention rates; full-time freshmen are at a 10-year peak and 1,200 graduates will be honored at commencement this weekend. More than 6,000 families have completed the FAFSA form — underscoring growing support — while a surprise visit boosted recruiting efforts. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU's Gia Cooke will face her former team when Houston visits Hope Coliseum at 2 p.m. today. The junior has risen as a consistent scorer, and coach Mark Kellogg expects the Mountaineers to build on their strong Big 12 play. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown’s boys basketball team won a 90-49 game against St. John's Catholic Prep this Saturday at the Hope Gas Holiday Classic; eight players (each with at least six points) boosted the win as coach Tallman praised the effective pressure defense for future games. MetroNews
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