A regional innovation consortium led by West Virginia University along with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and the United States Research Impact Alliance has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines $160 million funding opportunity aimed at driving economic transformation through technological innovation.

Announcements
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Classified Staff Showcase: Josh Gatkin
Originally from Bear Valley, California, Gatkin is a valued member of the Health Sciences Center Facilities Management team, where he has served as a trade specialist II for two years.
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Portion of Evansdale Drive closed today
A portion of Evansdale Drive will be closed while Morgantown Utility Board crews perform work on a sewer line today (July 9). A small section of the roadway near Lincoln Hall and the Facilities Management Building will be affected, and work is expected to be finished by noon.
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Emerling named associate dean of collections
WVU Libraries welcomes its own Danielle Emerling as associate dean of collections. Emerling brings more than 15 years of extensive archival and collections experience from both outside and within WVU.
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Fall service learning class support form available
Faculty interested in teaching a community-engaged course during the Fall 2025 semester are asked to submit information about the course and any requested support to the WVU Center for Community Engagement.
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Degree Works system upgrade set for this week
Degree Works will be unavailable for maintenance and a major system upgrade Saturday (July 12) through Monday (July 14).

Events
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Registration open for Mountain State Conference on Disabilities
The event will explore strategies and services that support people with disabilities of all ages and their families by focusing on ways to improve care, communication and self-determination through best practices. It will also highlight the lived experiences of people with disabilities, their caregivers and families.
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Sensory-friendly art making event planned this month
The Art Museum of WVU and the Center for Excellence in Disabilities have collaborated to offer make-and-take craft activities for all ages and abilities from 4-6 p.m. July 17 at the Art Museum.
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WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI to host ‘Adventures of a Birder’
Gary O. Rankin will present "Adventures of a Birder” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (July 9) at the Mountaineer Mall and on Zoom.
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WVU community mourns longtime IT leader Erin Bunner
Erin Bunner, a Fairmont native who served as the director of teaching and learning applications for WVU Information Technology Services, died unexpectedly on June 26 at the age of 48. A celebration of life will be held from 1-6 p.m., followed by a memorial service, Monday (July 7) at the Ford Funeral Home, Fairmont.
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WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI host ‘Adventures of a Birder’
Gary O. Rankin will present "Adventures of a Birder” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (July 9) at the Mountaineer Mall and on Zoom.