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WVU’s campus food effort expands into Westover

BY JADE RUGGIERI The West Virginia University Campus Food Garden is sprouting more growing space for an urban farm and learning center at the Abundant Life Greenhouse in Westover. While the Evansdale garden is 200 square feet, the Westover expansion boasts a budding 1,800 square ...

Growing ‘The Garden’ to a second location in Westover

By Jade Ruggieri The West Virginia University Campus Food Garden is sprouting more growing space for an urban farm and learning center at the Abundant Life Greenhouse in Westover. While the Evansdale garden is 200 square feet, the Westover expansion boasts a budding 1,800 square ...

A preview: Legislative interims to run Sunday through Tuesday at WVU

MORGANTOWN – The state Legislature will be in Morgantown Sunday through Tuesday for interim meetings. All but three meetings are set at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center. The exceptions are a 1:30 p.m. Monday address by WVU President Gordon Gee, at Reynolds Hall, and two Tuesday meetings at ...

Requirements for masks on PRT, university buses eased

As of Wednesday, passengers on WVU’s Public Rapid Transit (PRT) cars or buses no longer need to mask up to ride. This is pending any additional guidance after a federal court ruling this week. While face coverings are no longer required, masks are welcome and remain an important preventive measure against COVID-19. Anyone who needs or chooses to wear one is encouraged to do so. Additionally, travelers should closely monitor other providers’ transportation guidelines, which may vary, as well as policy differences for domestic and international flights, depending on the ...

WVU names 2022 Foundation Scholars

WVU TODAY Five rising freshmen have been named to the 2022-23 cohort of West Virginia University Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the university awards, including one Morgantown High student. Eager to make a difference and improve the overall quality of life in ...

WVU Tech campus president to retire

WVU NEWS After more than a decade of service to West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Campus President Carolyn Long announced her upcoming retirement during a Beckley Campus meeting held this week. She plans to leave her post as campus president in December. “President ...