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WVU ‘cyber summit’ will address worries over AI, other concerns

MORGANTOWN – Artificial Intelligence is more than a soothing, well-modulated voice emanating from a speaker – to remind you of that oil change for your car next Tuesday. Much more. The U.S. and countries abroad are grappling these days with the not-so-benign aspects of AI, and the worry ...

Back to gold and blue: WVU Homecoming draws generations to Morgantown

Generations of students, alumni and fans will gather in Morgantown for West Virginia University Homecoming this week, Oct. 12-18, to celebrate cherished traditions and showcase the pride that unites the Mountaineer family. “Homecoming captures the spirit of what makes WVU feel like home,” ...

WVU issues interim suspension to fraternity

West Virginia University notified Lambda Chi fraternity on Friday of an interim suspension — taking effect immediately — following allegations of hazing. The action from the WVU Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities came after multiple reports of hazing, including allegations ...

MOUNTAINEER SPOTLIGHT: Retiree gives $1M to help lessen debt for WVU grads

Gratitude sparked giving for successful West Virginia University alum Jeffery James “Jim” Blankenship. “Someone gave money that helped me,” Blankenship, a 1982 WVU graduate, said. Now more than four decades later, the retired federal employee is paying it forward through a generous ...

WVU Police issues warning about hazing reports

West Virginia University Police issued a Campus Warning Tuesday following multiple anonymous reports of alleged hazing involving at least two on-campus fraternity sites. UPD officers are investigating. WVU has zero tolerance for hazing or any dangerous activities that threaten student safety ...

One-man adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ comes to Morgantown

The WVU University Arts Series presents “The Great Gatsby,” an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic work as a solo show with actor Simon Rabatin, at 6 p.m. Thursday at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center. “The Great Gatsby” takes place on Long Island and in New York City in ...