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Here's what to know about security measures for FallFest 2024
This year, FallFest will require all WVU students and guests to pass through metal detectors, which were formerly hand-held, before entering the Rec Center field. The entrance will be a two-phase process, in which students scan their WVU IDs at one of three gate locations, then proceed to a walk-through style security system, according to April Kaull, WVU’s Executive Director of Communications.
Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
Recap of High School Players Who Took Part in WVU Football Camp
Before fall camp for the current WVU football team gets underway, a select group of high school players were able to experience a camp of their own at the home of the Mountaineers on Thursday. Players worked out together, took part in drills, talked with coaches and were able to...
Mon County Schools look to fill important positions
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Schools are looking to fill several teacher openings as the 2024–25 school year approaches. The numbers change frequently, but at press time there were nine elementary school, three high school, and two pre-K/Headstart teaching positions available. Superintendent Eddie Campbell said the district has...
Mountaineer Recruiting Radar 7/26/24
Introducing our new daily feature article, tracking West Virginia's latest scholarship offers to student-athletes. We'll update the timeline throughout the day as new offers are announced. Please note that this list will only include offers that have been publicly announced. We'll do our best to keep you up-to-date, but some...
Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education. has received new funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services in support of the West Virginia Health Start/Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants (HAPI) program. The initiative offers support to local health organizations in communities with high rates of infant mortality and negative maternal health outcomes. Over the next five years, HAPI will receive $1.1 million annually to support operations in existing participating communities, as well as expand operations to four new West Virginia counties.
Mon County students excel in AP programs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Advanced Placement program at Monongalia County Schools allows high school-level students to take entry-level college courses and earn college credit. Director of Assessment, Accountability, and School Counseling, Courtney Crawford, said in 2024, 718 students took more than 1,400 tests. The program includes seven subject areas...
2025 Morgantown HS K/P Commits to WVU Football
The WVU football program added a homegrown pierce to the future of its special teams unit when local product Aidan Stire committed to West Virginia. Stire (6-foot, 185 pounds), who will be a senior at Morgantown High School, posted a message with his commitment on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
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