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Giants Take WVU Baseball Pitcher, Capping Historic Draft for West Virginia
One final WVU baseball player was drafted on Tuesday. The San Francisco Giants selected Tyler Switalski in the 16th round of the 2024 MLB Draft with pick No. 478. In his lone season as a Mountaineer, Switalski went 5-3 with a 5.10 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 67.0 innings pitched.
Meet the Mountaineer Maniacs: WVU Sports' official student fanbase
The Mountaineer Maniacs is the largest student organization on campus and official student section of WVU Sports. Here’s how to become a member of the Maniacs. To become a Maniac, students must register online for one of two membership types. Basic Membership, which costs $25 annually, includes a Maniacs tee shirt, watch party invitations, Olympic sports giveaways, away basketball and football trip invitations and a 20% discount at the Book Exchange. The Ultimate Membership costs $50 annually and offers the same benefits but guarantees football tickets.
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Pittsburgh schools earmark $52,000 to address racism in math
(The Center Square) - The School District of Pittsburgh will hire a consultant to put on a series of virtual workshops addressing racism in math. The district is paying $52,000 to Nth Education Partners for a series of eight, two-hour long virtual workshops where “participants will reflect on the instruction and pedagogy that supports schools in moving toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in math classrooms,” according to the district. ...
Casa San José connects, supports, and advocates for Latino community
A trustworthy, go-to-resource for underserved Latinos, Casa San José (House of Joseph) was founded in 2013 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. They were inspired to open a welcome center that would support the tireless work of Sister Janice Vanderneck, who’s cared for Pittsburgh Latinos for more than two decades. Headquartered in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood, Casa San José depends on a dedicated staff of employees, sisters, and volunteers to provide services and programs, including:
Brooks Hall elevator closures planned
The elevators in Brooks Hall will be closed and nonoperational from Monday (July 22) to July 26. This is a scheduled outage to replace damaged equipment. The work is not anticipated to extend beyond July 26. Brooks Hall will remain open as scheduled during this time. See summer building hours.
Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium judges needed
The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking faculty and graduate student judges for the 17th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium set to take place from 1-5 p.m. July 25 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. Come out and watch undergraduate researchers present their work. Sign up to be a judge.
Student Health insurance waiver deadline approaching
WVU and WVU Tech domestic students registered for six or more credits and all international students are required to have health insurance — either on an existing plan or through the WVU Aetna student insurance plan. This applies to employees and dependents of employees taking classes on campus or...
Local dog rescue to host adoption event in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A local rescue, rehabilitation and service dog training center is holding an adoption event in Clarksburg this weekend!. K9s to Furkids, Ltd., located in Reynoldsville, is hosting the event at Pet Supplies Plus on Emily Drive Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The event is circus-themed,...
Rain and storms expected throughout Wednesday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! We are halfway through the work week, and we have finally cooled down with the help of a frontal system that is also providing us rain showers and storms throughout the day today. High temperatures have lowered about 10 degrees, with highs only reaching into the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations. These storms do have a bit of potential for severity, with wind gusts up to 35MPH in the more mountainous regions in the valleys especially.
WVU Foundation raises record $282M to benefit University students, programs and more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia University alumni and friends contributed a record $282.6 million during fiscal year 2024 to support high-quality education, meaningful research, world-class patient care and outreach programs that benefit the Mountain State and beyond. The WVU Foundation’s remarkable year in fundraising trumps the previous record — $270.1 million, set in fiscal year 2021 — and […] The post WVU Foundation raises record $282M to benefit University students, programs and more appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Canned cocktails now coming to a grocery and convenience store near you
Pennsylvanians have grown accustomed to being able to buy beer and wine in some grocery and convenience stores but soon they may be able to buy ready-to-drink cocktails such as White Claw, On the Rocks, Stateside, Jack Daniel’s and High Noon as well. What happened: Gov. Josh Shapiro on...
GEHS educator Emily Dunkle among ‘Teacher of the Year’ finalists
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Chosen from among the state’s county Teacher of the Year winners, these finalists exemplify dedication to student achievement and well-being through classroom innovation and engaging instruction.
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