By Anglea PriceFor MATHCOUNTS Charleston— A team of middle school Mathletes® from John Adams Middle School in Charleston took top honors at the Charleston Chapter MATHCOUNTS® Competition held at the University of Charleston on February 21, 2026. The top individual was Eli Hale, an eighth grader from Horace Mann Middle School in Charleston.[Read More…]

Beckley – The inaugural board meeting of RE-PATH West Virginia was held today, and the board of directors added five new members, greatly expanding the depth and geographic reach of the new statewide advocacy organization. RE-PATH (Recovery Empowerment through Policy, Advocacy, Transformation, and Hope) was launched February 5 at a[Read More…]

By Rachel BroskyFor WVU, Today. The Pokémon universe celebrates its 30th anniversary on Friday (Feb. 27). According to a West Virginia University expert on game design and interactive media, over those three decades, the Nintendo franchise has forever changed collectibles, augmented reality gaming and video game character development. Heather Cole, teaching associate professor[Read More…]

By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder It is two weeks since we returned from Turkey. (In 2022 it became the Republic of Turkiye.) The first week back started slow with us adjusting to the 8-hour time change. Monday morning the first day back, Lynnda and I faced reality when we[Read More…]

WVU Today To accelerate progress on the established West Virginia University Strategic Compass priorities of education, discovery, health, service and experiences, President Michael T. Benson is leading a seed funding initiative for innovative projects designed to turn ideas into action that will fully launch later this year. “We’re seeking initial investors now and will be[Read More…]

WVU Today WHAT: The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will celebrate the nationally recognized Engineers Week with engineering events and activities. WHEN: Feb. 23-27 WHERE: Engineering Sciences Building, 1306 Evansdale Drive, Morgantown  EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: • Tuesday, Feb. 24Learn the process of extracting oil and gas from shale and other forms of tight[Read More…]

The Register-Herald BECKLEY — The New River Conservancy is seeking four paddlers for what it calls the “adventure of a lifetime,” announcing plans for the New River Expedition 2026. The expedition, known as NRX26, will send a four-person crew down the length of the New River, beginning at its headwaters[Read More…]

The Register-Herald LEWISBURG — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Foundation will host its second annual Day of Giving on March 4, inviting supporters to help WVSOM “march forward” by making a financial contribution. During the 24-hour giving period, alumni, friends, faculty, staff and partners will unite to raise[Read More…]

WVU Today Aspiring leaders with an affinity for West Virginia may be eligible for the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship, named for the difference-maker and philanthropist whose generosity has made a lasting impression in the Mountain State. The West Virginia University Office of Graduate Education and Life awards the scholarship to demonstrated public servants[Read More…]

West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston — The 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide is off to a record-breaking start, surpassing 100,000 requests from consumers across the nation and around the world. Following 81,000 pre-orders, more than 25,000 additional travelers have requested a free Almost Heaven trip planner since its unveiling by Governor[Read More…]