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Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon Colonial Arts Center Board meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital earned a five-star CMS patient survey rating, placing it among the nation’s highest-rated. The honor reflects compassionate, high-quality care, strong communication and responsiveness.
The WVU School of Dentistry has opened the first phase of its clinic expansion, modernizing pediatric, orthodontic and general dental care. The $12.6 million project will strengthen student training and expand access to care across West Virginia.
Stonewall Resort will celebrate Labor Day weekend Sept. 4–6, 2026, with live music, family activities, water recreation and festive dining. Highlights include a boat parade, contests and Sunday night fireworks over Stonewall Jackson Lake.
The West Virginia First Foundation is marking International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 by honoring lives lost to overdose and supporting those in recovery. By year’s end, it will have invested nearly $50 million in prevention, treatment and recovery statewide.
Fairmont State’s Board of Governors reviewed strategic planning, enrollment, student success, housing and finances. Updates highlighted community outreach, the First Flight retention initiative and new analytics tools to align programs with workforce demand.
A pandemic-era pharmacy job helped Hannah Muir find her calling at the intersection of education and healthcare. Scholarship support brought her to WVU, where she’s pursuing dual PharmD and MHA degrees to better serve patients and communities.
