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Local family welcomes first baby born at the new WVU Medicine Children’s

WVU MEDICINE Kendi Pantojas came into the world in dramatic — and historic — fashion on Sept. 29, when she was the first baby born in the Birthing Center at the new WVU Medicine Children’s. Sept. 29 was also the first day for patients in the new children’s hospital. Kristy ...

Fraternity cleared of hazing, sanctioned for other violations

Following an investigation, a West Virginia University fraternity has been cleared of hazing allegations. However, it will still face sanctions as a result of other violations discovered during the inquiry. Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has entered an agreed resolution with the university to end its interim suspension related to the hazing inquiry. But the chapter will be placed on deferred suspension through February 2023 and lose some social privileges through June 2023, due to recruitment and alcohol behaviors that violate WVU’s Student Code of Conduct, the university ...

Organization sets Oct. 8 for Mini Day of Play at WVU

The nonprofit organization Get Moving! announced the 2022 edition of its Mini Day of Play will be Oct. 8 at The Shack Neighborhood House. The Shack will host the event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at its 537 Blue Horizon Drive location. This annual event provides children in West Virginia an ...

Student Life announces 2022 Hall of Fame

WVU TODAY An innovative leader who works tirelessly to promote West Virginia University through a comprehensive online presence, a food service worker instrumental in expanding dining options on campus and a retired senior associate dean who dedicated three decades of her career to enriching the lives of students are being honored for their outstanding contributions to the university. The Division of Student Life recognizes the 2022 Hall of Fame and Outstanding Achievement Award recipients during a ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. The Student Life ...