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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
West Virginia looking for best ways to get playmakers the ball
West Virginia led all power four football teams in rushing in 2023. The Mountaineers were at 228.9 yards per contest, pacing ahead of all but three teams total nationally. The offense relied on a pair of talented running backs in Jahiem White and CJ Donaldson to go along with the dual-threat abilities of quarterback Garrett Greene to create opportunities on the ground.
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...
The Grym Sins on Tunesday!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Grym Sins stopped by the First at Four on Tunesday!. The group, made up of Lane Cutright on vocals, Ryan Heath on drums, Billy Flint on guitar, and Daniel Snider on bass, performed their song “Golden Headstone.”. You can watch the full interview and...
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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Critical call for blood donors
PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood to reinforce the blood supply before the summer winds down, officials said. Type O blood donors are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. “Donors are critically needed to help safeguard care for patients,”...
Webster County BOE suspends motion to send students from Hacker Valley to high school
WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va (WDTV) - Monday night at the Webster County Board of Education meeting, staff, parents and students convinced the school board to suspend the motion to send seventh and eighth grade students from the Hacker Valley School to Webster County High for the 2024-25 school year. “I do...
Previewing WVU’s Rookies in the NFL
Three rookies will represent West Virginia University in the upcoming NFL season. Frazier was a second round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In ESPN’s unofficial depth chart for the team, Frazier is projected to be the starting center this season. The Steelers have been making their offensive line younger as of recent, with their last two 1st round draft picks being used on right tackle Troy Fautanu and left tackle Broderick Jones.
Restoration aims to return Wheeling's historic railroad building to original glory
WHEELING, WV — A well-known building in downtown Wheeling is set for some restoration assistance thanks to the state of West Virginia. West Virginia Northern Community College's Baltimore and Ohio railroad building is now under restoration. Since the early 1900s, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad building has been apart of the Friendly City. It's been everything from a railroad station to a restaurant.
Teen admitted for free and local therapy in Wheeling after scooter accident
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Seneca Rehabilitation Hospital may be known for its care of older adults. But one of its most recent admissions hasn’t even reached her 18th birthday, because its nurses knew she needed that local and loving touch. After a traumatic electric scooter accident, Wheeling Park student Kimberly O’Dell was taken to WVU […]
Brooke County reverting to old names for four primary and intermediate schools
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Starting next year, you’ll be seeing new names outside four Brooke County schools…but they may be the names you’re already using. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Crook says this month the school board approved the change for its elementary schools. Brooke Primary North will become Hooverson Heights Primary, Brooke Intermediate North will […]
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