Announcements
SOLE profile photo submission standards updated for students, faculty and staff
Students and employees now follow different processes to submit SOLE profile photos. Please review the updated SOLE Profile Photo Submission Standards for students and faculty. Students can review the photo requirements and follow the student submission instructions. Faculty and staff should submit their own photos through the HSC Directory Updates form. Need help? Contact the ITS Service Desk (https://it.wvu.edu/) at 304-293-4444.
School of Medicine M.D. Class of 2029 to host 5K and 10K fundraiser Oct. 4
West Virginia University School of Medicine Class of 2029 M.D. students will host a 5K and 10K fundraising event Sunday, Oct. 4, on the Rail Trail at Edith Barill Riverfront Park in Star City, West Virginia.
WVU Health Sciences to host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9, 2026
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.
Kidney disease through two lenses: A patient’s journey and a physician’s insight
The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU will host “Kidney Disease Through Two Lenses: A Patient’s Journey and a Physician’s Insight” by Tyler Skidmore, MD, on Wednesday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
Recruiting those in their third trimester of pregnancy up to 6 weeks postpartum for a research study
Researchers at West Virginia University are studying movement and health during the postpartum period, beginning at 6 weeks postpartum.
"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event
"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
FSAP Support Squad Book Club: "Grit" begins Oct. 15
Faculty and staff are invited to join the WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) book club to discuss Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth every Thursday at 4 p.m., beginning Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 on Zoom.
Starting Oct. 12, 2026, all new WVU clinical studies will utilize new payment system
Effective October 12, 2026, all new clinical studies conducted at West Virginia University that require human subject payment using prepaid cards will utilize the Advarra Payments system.
Medical Laboratory Science Track of the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics undergraduate program to host virtual open house
Students interested in learning more about the Medical Laboratory Science track within WVU School of Medicine’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics (BLD) major are invited to attend a virtual open house on October 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.