It will be a whole new world for West Virginia University students when they return to classes Aug. 19 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But if safety protocols […]
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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute removes COVID-19 patient from life support
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute successfully removed its first COVID-19 patient from ECMO on June 16, after 514 hours of support. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, is a form […]
WVU move-in schedule announced
West Virginia University’s residence halls will operate at normal capacity and provide a traditional residential experience for incoming freshmen, WVU’s Dean of Students said. “We expect each student — along […]
Capito, Manchin announce $10M for WVU NIFA Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on Tuesday announced $10,000,000 from the National Institute of Food and […]
Local law enforcement talks police training: Part 2
THIS IS THE SECOND of two articles looking at policies and procedures at area police agencies for handling calls where force is necessary. Read Part 1 HERE George Floyd was […]
WVU to use Morgantown’s Metropolitan Theatre as a classroom in the fall
Morgantown’s Metropolitan Theatre is temporarily trading tap shoes and tambourines for textbooks. An agreement between the theater and WVU will see the venue used as a classroom for the upcoming […]
Gee: Groups to address issues of discrimination on campus
During Friday’s West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting, President Gordon Gee discussed plans to create a more inclusive campus.This comes after a petition signed by hundreds demanding change for […]
Loved ones pay their respects to the late Betty Puskar
Betty Jane got an earful when they got back to the car, but it was worth it. “Pinched that guy right on the butt,” Wayne Howard, said, laughing. “Goosed him […]
Petition demands change for WVU’s black community
The West Virginia University Board of Governors and President Gordon Gee will address a petition signed by hundreds demanding change for the university’s black community, according to a release put […]
Racism explained through multiple sources
The Dominion Post has compiled read, watch and listen lists, based on recommendations from multiple sources — including the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cassie Rattray (@radicallove.co.uk on […]





