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The EdVenture Group Marks 25 Years of Impact with Milestone Celebration in Morgantown 

By Kylee HassanFor The EdVenture Group Morgantown —  On June 4, 2026, The EdVenture Group welcomed an invited gathering of educators, community leaders, program partners, and longtime supporters from West Virginia and across the country to the Erickson Alumni Center at West Virginia University to celebrate 25 years of impact, partnership, and[Read More…]

West Virginia is One of Only 10 States to Earn a Grade Above a C+ on the Maternal Mental Health State Report Card from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.

By Amy TolliverFor WV Perinatal Partnership The WV Perinatal Partnership is proud to announce that West Virginia has earned a B- grade in the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health’s 2026 Maternal Mental Health Report Card; a significant achievement that reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to improving maternal mental health[Read More…]

WVU researcher develops soft and ‘squishy’ robotic hand for harvesting delicate fruits like strawberries

By Rachel BroskyFor WVU, Today A new robotic gripper designed to pick fruit could mean supermarket shoppers enjoy better quality produce as well as new options like pawpaws, a West Virginia University researcher said. Anand Mishra, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering[Read More…]

Allegheny Metallurgical Announces Two-Day Job Fair to Support Workforce Growth in West Virginia’s Coal Mining Industry

By Amber SchoonoverFor Allegheny Metallurgical Morgantown. – Allegheny Metallurgical, a West Virginia-based metallurgical coal company, has announced a two-day job fair aimed at connecting both skilled workers and those exploring new career paths with high-quality opportunities within its organization. The event will be held at the Loft Conference Center in[Read More…]

West Virginia Department of Tourism Honors Local Preservation Champions with History Hero Awards

By Lindsey FunkFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism  Charleston  – The West Virginia Department of Tourism proudly recognizes this year’s recipients of the prestigious History Heroes Awards, honoring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on the preservation and promotion of local history. “Museums and historical[Read More…]

University of Charleston Named a College of Distinction for Sixth Consecutive Year

By C.J. HarveyFor The University of Charleston Charleston – The University of Charleston has once again been recognized for its commitment to student success, earning designation as a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year. This marks the sixth consecutive year UC has received the honor.   Colleges of Distinction recognizes institutions[Read More…]

Humanities Council Releases Summer Issue of People & Mountains

By Stan BumgardnerFor The West Virginia Humanities Council Charleston—The West Virginia Humanities Council has released the summer 2026 edition of its  digital magazine, People & Mountains. This issue profiles folklorist Gerald Milnes, the Robert  Higgins House in Moorefield and history-related board games. The magazine can be accessed  from the Council’s[Read More…]

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