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Admin to cut 16 personnel from WVU Libraries, Teaching and Learning Commons to reorganize
Plans to restructure two Academic Support Units (ASU) were released Friday, detailing a $790,000 cut from WVU Libraries’ personnel budget and the reorganization of the Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) effective immediately, according to a WVU Today release. for ASUs were released on Sept. 20, proposing an $800,000 reduction...
NCAA Reconsidering RaeQuan Battle Eligiblity
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Good news very well be on the way for the struggling West Virginia basketball program! After the Mountaineers barely beat Drexel at home on Saturday night, interim head coach Josh Eilert spoke to the media. The question of where RaeQuan Battle’s case against the NCAA came up and Eilert appeared to be cautiously optimistic.
After amendments, WVU has a little work to do on 2024 coaching staff
While West Virginia football coach Neal Brown and his assistants work on current and prospective players for the 2024 roster, the Mountaineers don't have much work to do on the coaching staff for next season. Seven of the 10 assistants are under contract through February 2025. That number would be smaller if not for some revisions early this year.
WVU receives grant to encourage youth entrepreneurship in rural communities
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University (WVU) has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Benedum Foundation to develop a strategic plan to support youth entrepreneurship statewide. Like many rural states, West Virginia struggles to find ways to stem the outbound flow of young people from the state. “Youth...
Scholarship will honor West Virginia University at Parkersburg student killed in farming accident
PARKERSBURG — The family of Ethan Cain, a West Virginia University at Parkersburg student killed in a farming accident, met with the WVUP Foundation on Nov. 28 to finalize the agreement for the Ethan Cain Memorial Scholarship, the school announced. “The scholarship holds significant meaning for the WVU at...
WVU football retains its own players, coaches
MORGANTOWN — While the laser focus of the moment is squarely on RaeQuan Battle’s fight to play basketball at West Virginia, the realization emerges that it is a fight that seems destined to end up in a federal court rather than the basketball court. But to concentrate solely...
Stories of the Week: December 3 through December 9
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. Crews have demolished the northbound section of the Tygart River Bridge in Marion County. West Virginia University’s Mountaineer mascot has won a national award. A Fairmont family is using a...
Quick Hits: Josh Eilert on unselfish basketball, Kerr Kriisa’s imminent return
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU men’s basketball team now enters finals week with a win, and the Mountaineers have a week off from game action before their matchup against UMass next weekend. Here are the biggest takeaways from interim head coach Josh Eilert’s postgame comments Saturday evening following his team’s 66-60 win over Drexel: Unselfish […]
Alumni donate USS West Virginia life preserver in honor of Pearl Harbor Day
Three WVU alumni, Ken, Randy and Rick Kendrick, donated a life preserver from the USS West Virginia to WVU Libraries during a Pearl Harbor Day ceremony Thursday. The USS West Virginia was a battleship that sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Offense goes quiet as WVU men’s soccer loses 1-0 to Clemson at College Cup
The West Virginia University men’s soccer season finished later than it ever has before, but the Mountaineers’ historic 2023 campaign came to an end Friday night. No. 5 WVU (17-3-4) fell to No. 9 Clemson (13-3-5) 1-0 in an intense defensive battle in the College Cup semifinals at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. It was the Mountaineers’ first College Cup appearance in the history of the program.
WVU loses freshman LB to transfer portal
James Heard Jr., a freshman linebacker for West Virginia has entered the transfer portal. Heard, originally from Camden, New Jersey saw very limited playing time for the Mountaineers only seeing action in three games. He was named to NJ.com’s 2022 All-State First team in high school and held offers from...
PSC to hear public comment on Hope Gas expansion in Morgantown
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Public Service Commission of West Virginia will be taking public comment about Hope Gas’ planned pipeline expansion in Morgantown. The public comment hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the PSC headquarters at 201 Brooks St. in Charleston. Officials...
Rodney Gallagher Confirms He Isn’t Leaving WVU
Morgantown, WV – To say that WVU is coming out of the transfer portal window unscathed at this point would be an understatement. Multiple players have confirmed that they will be returning to Morgantown in 2024. Moments ago, Receiver Rodney Gallagher III joined the long list of Mountaineers staying...
Join us for a festive Pancakes and Pajamas Party with Santa!
Get ready for a festive morning full of cheer and delicious pancakes! We're excited to announce the upcoming event, "Pancakes and Pajamas Party with Santa!" that's sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your holiday season.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music with Tucker Knisell at Tipsy Teeze feat. The Davisson Brothers Music Hall!
Prepare yourselves for an evening of exhilarating live music as Tucker Knisell takes the stage at the renowned Tipsy Teeze feat. The Davisson Brothers Music Hall, Cheat Road, Morgantown, WV, USA 246 Cheat Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 on Sat, Dec 09 from 8pm - 11pm. This is an event you wouldn't want to miss, as it promises to be a night filled with fun, laughter, and great music.