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WVU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Kellogg highlighted newcomers and the return of star players in a media session a...
07/24/2025

WVU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Kellogg highlighted newcomers and the return of star players in a media session after an open practice Thursday.

Kellogg said it's the deepest team he has coached at WVU.

WVU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Kellogg highlighted newcomers and the return of star players in a media session after an open practice Thursday.

WVU Director of Athletics Wren Baker signed a new contract Thursday, extending him through Dec. 31, 2032, WVU President ...
07/24/2025

WVU Director of Athletics Wren Baker signed a new contract Thursday, extending him through Dec. 31, 2032, WVU President Benson announced.

Benson said Baker has done an “unbelievable job” as WVU’s Athletic Director.

WVU Director of Athletics Wren Baker signed a new contract, extending him through Dec. 31, 2032, WVU President Benson announced on MetroNews Talkline Thursday.

Welcome Week, which begins Aug. 16, will follow a different schedule this year.Students will have the opportunity to tak...
07/23/2025

Welcome Week, which begins Aug. 16, will follow a different schedule this year.

Students will have the opportunity to take part in Sunday Night Lights, FallFest, Mountaineer Movie Night and more during the week leading up to classes.

Welcome Week will follow a different schedule this year than it has in previous years. The event aims to welcome students back to campus with academic, wellness, adventure and social

The Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was passed on July 4.Here’s how it will impact WVU students and ...
07/22/2025

The Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was passed on July 4.

Here’s how it will impact WVU students and West Virginia residents.

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4 following a 51-50 vote in the Senate and a 218-214 vote in the House. The bill contains

Latch Boutique is hosting its first back-to-school clothing drive for high school girls in need.The business is acceptin...
07/22/2025

Latch Boutique is hosting its first back-to-school clothing drive for high school girls in need.

The business is accepting gently used women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, school dance attire and school supplies.

Latch Boutique is hosting its first back-to-school clothing drive for high school girls in need.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed three members to WVU’s Board of Governors on July 11.Learn about new members Bray Cary, ...
07/16/2025

Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed three members to WVU’s Board of Governors on July 11.

Learn about new members Bray Cary, Oliver Luck and Jim Martin.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed three new members to WVU’s Board of Governors (BOG) July 11, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor.

Undergraduate students are able to get their required course materials at one flat rate through, First Day Complete, a p...
07/16/2025

Undergraduate students are able to get their required course materials at one flat rate through, First Day Complete, a partnership with Barnes & Noble.

Students are automatically enrolled in the program and can choose to opt out based on their needs.

First Day Complete, a partnership between WVU and Barnes & Noble, offers undergraduate students access to required materials for a flat rate fee each semester.

Margaret Minch, a WVU professor of veterinary medicine, listed tips for dog owners on how to keep their pets safe from t...
07/16/2025

Margaret Minch, a WVU professor of veterinary medicine, listed tips for dog owners on how to keep their pets safe from the heat this summer.

Keeping dogs in air conditioning whenever possible, ensuring they have access to water and noticing the signs of heat exhaustion are key to keeping your pet healthy, according to Minch.

West Virginia University professor of veterinary medicine, Margaret Minch, detailed signs to look out for when a dog is overheating and how to cool them down safely.

WVU Football made multiple changes to its uniforms this offseason, adding a new throwback edition and bringing back the ...
07/14/2025

WVU Football made multiple changes to its uniforms this offseason, adding a new throwback edition and bringing back the glossy helmet look.

Here's a look at the history of WVU's football uniforms this century.

WVU Football announced the return of glossy blue helmets this past June. The design was replaced with a matte design back in 2013, but the historic glossy helmets made a

WVU Baseball junior catcher Logan Sauve was drafted No. 200th overall in the seventh round to the Athletics in the 2025 ...
07/14/2025

WVU Baseball junior catcher Logan Sauve was drafted No. 200th overall in the seventh round to the Athletics in the 2025 MLB Draft Monday.

In 151 games, he held a career .284 batting average on 151 hits, driving in 97 runs and crushing 20 home runs.

West Virginia University baseball junior catcher Logan Sauve was drafted No. 200th overall in the seventh round to the Athletics in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday.

Gee served as WVU’s 19th and 26th president, where he focused on research and expansion amid budgetary challenges. Look ...
07/09/2025

Gee served as WVU’s 19th and 26th president, where he focused on research and expansion amid budgetary challenges.

Look back at both his struggles and successes.

WVU President E. Gordon Gee has served two separate tenures at WVU, beginning in 1981 when he was named the University’s 19th president.

Selling over 3.5 million units in its first four days, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already a huge success.Offering graphica...
07/09/2025

Selling over 3.5 million units in its first four days, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already a huge success.

Offering graphical improvements, new methods of play and a library of incredible games, the system feels like the next generation of Nintendo.

The Nintendo Switch 2, released on June 5, is Nintendo’s latest console in a long line of successful video game hardware.

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