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Worthington Women’s Golf Association awards prizes for June games
PARKERSBURG — The Worthington Women’s Golf Association continues its 75th season of league play and awarded prizes to June games winners at its July business meeting. June 18-hole play winners included: Mirtala Smith, Gaye Fife, Jeanne Chalfant, Katie Parsons, Mary Ingram, Shelly Hess, Marsha Jackson, Mina Applebaum, Mary Ellen Eddy, Carol Geletko, Mary Lopez and Coleen Wittig.
Former WVU runner overcomes cancer diagnosis
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running against some of the nation’s best collegiate athletes. 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 how I do things and...
WVU Basketball in Running for 2025 3-Star Guard
WVU basketball is in the running for 2025 three-star shooting guard Jaylon Dean-Vines, who released his top five schools on Wednesday night. Dean-Vines, a 6-foot-3 recruit, is also considering Louisville, Texas A&M, UCF and Vanderbilt. #staydown pic.twitter.com/MXvsqWrFdz. — Jaylon “J12” Dean-Vines (@j12lon) July 24, 2024. Dean-Vines is getting...
57 WVU student-athletes named to 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
A total of 762 student-athletes have been named to the 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team, which honors conference competitors who are new, including freshmen, at their respective league institution. Texas led the way with 81 honorees, while BYU followed with 73. A total of 88 student-athletes were nominated with...
Where Does Neal Brown Fall on List of Coaches Most Likely to Be Fired?
Neal Brown went from the hot seat to earning a contract extension thanks to a successful 2023 season, but how much job security does he actually have now?. While Brown is no longer at the top of the odds for the coach most likely to be fired first, his name still appears on the list. The betting odds for Brown as the first to be let go currently stand at 14/1, according to BetOnline.
WVU scientists taking a close look at what causes immune cells to attack the central nervous system
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop. The findings could provide a pathway to new strategies for treating the disease and other neurological disorders. Currently, about 2.3 million people worldwide are diagnosed with MS, […] The post WVU scientists taking a close look at what causes immune cells to attack the central nervous system appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Quick Hits: Mark Kellogg on Europe trip, transfers, second summer in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When it comes to West Virginia University athletics, the women’s basketball team has as much positive momentum as any other team in Morgantown. The Mountaineers will have two more practices before they ship off to Europe for an 11-day summer trip, starting Monday. Here are the biggest takeaways from head coach Mark Kellogg’s comments ahead of his team’s offseason exhibition slate.
Mon County Child Advocacy Center to host Golf Tournament
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Monongalia Child Advocacy Center has been a bright light in Mon county for many years. Providing crucial services for children and families affected by abuse. A consistent way the organization has gained the communities awareness on abuse in Mon county has been through their fundraisers; and this weekend their hosting a golf tournament at the Mountaineer Golf Course. Leading event officials like, Taylor Shultz, hoping people not only tee off, but also spread the word.
Young Eagles Day set to take place in Morgantown & offer free airplane rides to kids
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown Municipal Airport is preparing to host Young Eagles Day early next month. Young Eagles Day will take place on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of the event, the airport and local members of the Experimental Aircraft Association will...
Black bear spotted in Bridgeport near elementary school
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A black bear was spotted in Bridgeport Wednesday morning. The bear was seen near Johnson Elementary School on Johnson Avenue. Tiffany Criss Adams took the picture and said the bear ran out of the wooded lot that’s currently for sale along Johnson Avenue toward the school, but when a vehicle spooked it, it ran back into the wooded lot.
WVU president, others to travel to Mountain State communities
WHAT: West Virginia University leaders will join Mountaineer alumni, friends and supporters for events July 25-31 in Wood, Jackson, Kanawha, Monroe, Summers and Pocahontas counties. WHO: President Gordon Gee, WVU Alumni Association and other University representatives. WHEN AND WHERE:. Thursday, July 25. • 6-8 p.m. — Parkersburg Country Club, 4910...
3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Baseball Coach Steve Sabins Visits (Episode 562)
There’s a new man in charge of West Virginia University baseball. Steve Sabins has formally begun his new job as head coach, replacing Randy Mazey who retired after a record-setting season. Now what for Mountaineer baseball?. Hopefully, more of the same. Sabins has been instrumental in recruiting and day-to-day...
WVU Football Recruits Confirmed to Visit This Week
In addition to preparing for fall camp ahead of the 2024 season, the WVU football coaching staff will welcome some recruits to campus this week. Below are the prospects who are confirmed to be visiting West Virginia in the coming days. Jayden Clark (2025 OL, OH) BACK in morgantown on...
Q&A with WVU alumni Kathy Birri
Kathy Birri shares how The Chambers College’s Fully-Online Forensic and Fraud Examination program helped her reach her reach her goal of becoming a fraud investigator. Read her full story below and learn about our FFE program. Q: Where are you originally from and currently living?. A: I am originally...
WVU being first 'means a lot' to Florida athlete
Boynton Beach (FL) athlete Kelsey Gerald finished up a workout earlier this summer and headed home. It was then that he received a call from his high school coach with some news. "My coach called me once I arrived home, and he congratulated me," said Gerald. "I was confused, but...
West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Kansas Deep Dive Preview
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WVU hires Mario Barge as associate vice president of Talent and Culture
Mario Barge will join West Virginia University in August as associate vice president of Talent and Culture. Barge is an experienced human resources executive with 24 years in the insurance, health care and consulting industries. With experience across many aspects of the human resources industry, he has created and overseen national, enterprise-wide programs and led teams of varying sizes for multiple Fortune 100 companies over the years.
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