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Democratic Convention Notebook: Maryland roll call, Baltimore’s Simba and Swiftie bracelets
CHICAGO – Tuesday’s Democratic National Convention proceedings included a ceremonial roll call of the states, a political tradition in both parties. When it was Maryland’s turn, Gov. Wes Moore took the mic. “We are M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D!!!!!!” Moore yelled to the convention. “And we represent Marylanders past and...
LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Lewisburg, Rainelle, Rock Cave, and Buckhannon
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Greenbrier and Upshur counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. A service of WVU Medicine – WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, LUCAS will be at:
Scholars application open to WVU health professions students
The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers are pleased to announce that applications are open for the WV AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars program. Two-thirds of the inaugural cohort were WVU students and we are eager to welcome our next group...
Early fall lineup of library workshops available
WVU Libraries is announcing its September lineup of workshops designed to enhance research and data management skills. Led by the Libraries Research Support and Engagement team, these virtual sessions cater to both new and experienced researchers. Workshops cover a range of essential topics including data management planning, R and Python...
How to start a new student organization on campus
With over 450 student organizations at WVU, students have a wide variety to choose from when searching for a community on campus. If they don’t find one to call home, students can choose to start their own student organization and register it to be recognized as an official campus organization.
2024 Brand and Trademark Licensing Fair set for next week
The Brand and Trademark Licensing Office invites all departments and student organizations to attend the annual Brand and Trademark Licensing Fair from 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. The fair provides an opportunity to see products in person, find out about all of the great offerings from...
FallFest and FoodFest set for today, parking and road closures announced
FallFest will welcome students to campus with performances from Yung Gravy, Shaboozey and COIN beginning at 6 p.m. today (Aug. 20) at the Evansdale Fields. The free show is open to students with valid WVU student IDs. Lot ST-4 at the Rec Center will be closed all day. Lots ST-1...
WVSN Notebook 8/20/24: Gearing Up for Week 1 for WVU Football
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Pat McAfee Predicts West Virginia to ‘Run Wild’ on Penn State. Update (1:00 PM) – Update (11:00 AM) – Update (8:30 AM) –
Two freshmen receivers are pushing for playing time
West Virginia University returned four of their top five receivers from last year, added two key transfers and.... yet, there are still a pair of freshmen wide receivers that are making a push for playing time this fall. Wide receivers coach Bilal Marshall goes over those two players and what they're doing to make his job even tougher. Check it out in the video above.
6 potential Chesapeake Bay ferry routes recommended in study
OCEAN CITY — A five-county Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium released a Passenger Ferry Feasibility study identifying promising opportunities to enhance transportation and economic growth across coastal communities in Maryland. The year-long study was released at this year’s Maryland Association of Counties Conference, held in Ocean City last week. According to the study, the baseline system for the passenger ferry plan is estimated to handle approximately 50,000 riders per season. There are six potential passenger ferry routes, all branching out to different communities in the...
Maryland real estate agents, homebuyers navigate changes under new rules
Under a change to longstanding real estate practice that took effect Saturday, home buyers have to agree upfront to pay their agents, instead of having their agent paid by the seller. It's rattled the industry.
Countdown No. 10: Havoc Rate
The season is almost here! That's right, we're less than a month away from West Virginia Football taking the field for what is expected to be an exciting 2024 season. The Mountaineers will kick things off at home against Penn State on August 31st. As we approach that date, EerSports will do what we always do - count down the days until kickoff, with each day covering a specific topic, stat, or prediction for the upcoming season. Today, let's talk about Havoc Rate.
School year starts in some central Pa. districts with ‘no cellphone’ policies
If you’re worried your kids spend too much time scrolling on their smartphones, you’re not the only one. Following a national trend, some central Pennsylvania school districts are eliminating cellphones in classrooms to give students a mental health break, enhance communication skills, and reduce classroom distractions. If you...
Lake Erie alligator search enters Week Three. What we know
Erie residents are chomping at the bit to find out what's going on with the Lake Erie alligator. According to Julie Slomski from the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority, the start of week three of the alligator search has arrived without any additional sightings and no traps have been set. ...
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