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As society becomes more reliant on Artificial Intelligence, we are slowly losing our humanity.This Fourth of July, 'We t...
07/03/2025

As society becomes more reliant on Artificial Intelligence, we are slowly losing our humanity.

This Fourth of July, 'We the People' must focus on recognizing the morals our country was founded on and become more AI literate.

What does it mean to be human? Partly, the answer lies in our being able to decide our own answers to that question. As technology executives warn that Artificial Intelligence

WVU’s Erin Bunner of ITS Services died unexpectedly June 26.Bunner’s assistance was critical to the management of WVU’s ...
07/02/2025

WVU’s Erin Bunner of ITS Services died unexpectedly June 26.

Bunner’s assistance was critical to the management of WVU’s SOLE, Blue and eCAmpus services.

Director of Teaching and Learning Applications for WVU Information Technology Services Erin Bunner died “unexpectedly” on June 26, according to a Mountaineer ENews release.

WVU has announced the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Mountainlair and Mountaineer Statio...
07/02/2025

WVU has announced the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Mountainlair and Mountaineer Station parking garages.

Users can expect to pay $12-$25 per charging session, at a rate of $0.39 per kilowatt-hour.

WVU announced electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now available in select parking garages on campus, per a Mountaineer E-News release, Monday.

Elior Collegiate Dining and the University will operate together under the name WVU Hospitality Group, replacing WVU Din...
07/02/2025

Elior Collegiate Dining and the University will operate together under the name WVU Hospitality Group, replacing WVU Dining Services.

Students can expect to see changes to dining halls and retail locations starting immediately.

Elior Collegiate Dining is partnering with West Virginia University to provide dining services effective immediately, according to Shauna Johnson, executive director of strategic communications.

304 Canteen owners Jeff and Barbara Bailey are opening 304Market, a new convenience store on High Street, for the upcomi...
07/01/2025

304 Canteen owners Jeff and Barbara Bailey are opening 304Market, a new convenience store on High Street, for the upcoming school year.

The Baileys discuss summer construction progress.

Jeff and Barbra Bailey re-opened High Street Canteen as 304Canteen in January and have started construction on a convenience store, 304Market.

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, it’s a good time to start making fun weekend plans for the holiday. The DA ...
07/01/2025

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, it’s a good time to start making fun weekend plans for the holiday.

The DA recommends seven holiday events in the area that are spark-tacular.

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, it’s a good time to start making fun weekend plans for the holiday. The DA recommends:

Wesley Thomas, a health educator at WELLWVU, discusses substance abuse and the resources available to students. Those st...
06/30/2025

Wesley Thomas, a health educator at WELLWVU, discusses substance abuse and the resources available to students.

Those struggling with addiction can reach out to WELLWVU for life-saving resources and information on overcoming addiction.

A recent spike in opioid overdoses has been recorded in Monongalia County, according to Morgantown Mutual Aid.

WVU will undergo a brand refresh for the next school year, including losing the ”Mountaineers Go First” tagline and upda...
06/28/2025

WVU will undergo a brand refresh for the next school year, including losing the ”Mountaineers Go First” tagline and updating font styles.

The new tagline and fonts will be announced Aug. 1.

West Virginia University will undergo a “brand refresh” for the 2025-26 Academic year, according to Tony Dobies, assistant vice president for marketing and brand strategy for WVU Strategic Communications and

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed House Bill 3297, which establishes the Washington Center for Civ...
06/27/2025

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed House Bill 3297, which establishes the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at WVU.

The bill requires the University to fund and operate the center.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed House Bill 3297 in Chester, West Virginia, Thursday. The bill establishes the “Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship” at West Virginia University

The Memphis Grizzlies drafted WVU Men’s Basketball guard Javon Small with the 48th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Small, a ...
06/27/2025

The Memphis Grizzlies drafted WVU Men’s Basketball guard Javon Small with the 48th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Small, a one-year player at WVU, averaged 18.6 points, 5.6 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 32 games.

The Memphis Grizzlies drafted former WVU Men’s Basketball guard Javon Small with the Xth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

A search committee has been formed to look for the next dean of the WVU College of Law.Susan Brewer will serve as interi...
06/26/2025

A search committee has been formed to look for the next dean of the WVU College of Law.

Susan Brewer will serve as interim dean for the College of Law starting July 1.

A search committee is looking for the permanent dean of the West Virginia University College of Law, according to Shauna Johnson, executive director of strategic communications.

The Daily Athenaeum’s print newspapers will now hit newsstands on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays and be inserted in th...
06/25/2025

The Daily Athenaeum’s print newspapers will now hit newsstands on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays and be inserted in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

WVU Student Media director Madison Cook explained these changes and noted Doug Skaff’s instrumental role in promoting student journalism within the state.

The Daily Athenaeum’s print newspaper will be inserted in The Charleston Gazette-Mail beginning in August, among other changes to the publication in the upcoming academic year.

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