Announcements
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program to hold virtual open house
Students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master’s degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on April 23 at 4 p.m. via Zoom.
Scatterday named to PRSA Counselors to Higher Education Executive Committee
Tara Scatterday, associate vice president of strategic communications and institutional relations for West Virginia University Health Sciences, has been named to the Executive Committee for the Counselors to Higher Education (CHE) Section of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Scatterday is also a member of PRSA’s Health and Life Sciences section and is a member of the West Virginia PRSA chapter.
New groundbreaking ceremony shovel on display in the William A. Neal Museum
The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences recently acquired a ceremonial shovel from the groundbreaking ceremony of WVU's Medical Center on December 9, 1952.
WELLWVU's 420 Panel slated for April 15
The WVU community is invited to attend WELLWVU's seventh annual 420 Panel scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Zoom Phone transition update, training available
The University’s two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is in the final stretch. To support Health Sciences Center employees between now and July, Information Technology Services has coordinated two virtual training sessions and strongly encourages participation.
WVU School of Medicine Occupational Therapy students receive white coats, begin clinical rotations
The West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Division of Occupational Therapy hosted a white coat ceremony for 32 master’s and doctoral program students on Sunday, March 29, at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
Beckley Campus nursing student selected to participate in Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program
Elijah Stewart, a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, has been selected to participate in the 2026 Class of the Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program (RCCLP).
Keyser Campus nursing students participate, educate at local health career fair
Four WVU School of Nursing students on the Keyser Campus recently participated in the WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Health Careers Fair. The fair, held March 20 at the Davis Conference Center at WVU Potomac State College, welcomed more than 70 Mineral and Allegany County high school students who are interested in learning more about various health careers.
School of Medicine faculty invited to 2026 Spring Faculty Meeting
The School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Attendance is important as the School of Medicine faculty will approve Class of 2026 graduates for the M.D. degree and all professional programs.
Become a Project DOCC Parent Trainer!
Information on how to become a Project DOCC Parent Trainer that works with WVU instructors and physicians to teach students by sharing your experiences as a parent of a child with special healthcare needs.