Announcements
Health Sciences community invited to hear from leadership during State of Health Sciences address
Health Sciences community members, including students, are invited to hear from leaders during the State of Health Sciences address, Tuesday, April 7, at 4 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Make a Wish, Make an Impact in Health Sciences event to be held March 31
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center community is invited to attend Make a WISH, Make an Impact in Health Sciences, a signature event hosted by Working for Impact in Science and Health (WISH) on March 31 from 3-5:30 p.m., in the HSC Pylons.
Strategic Communications and Marketing provides update on digital signage upgrades
WVU Strategic Communications and Marketing – Mixed Media recently provided an update on the University’s digital signage content management system, previously known as InfoStations.
Clay Marsh, MD, named to 2026 West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame
Clay Marsh, MD, chancellor and executive dean for West Virginia University Health Sciences, will be honored as a 2026 West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame inductee on Tuesday, March 3, in Charleston.
Latest cohort of Presidential Student Ambassadors announced
For the Fall 2026 semester, 14 exemplary students will represent the University as part of the Presidential Student Ambassadors Cohort 16.
Three Zoom Phone training sessions offered this spring
The University’s two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final stretch. To support the transition, Information Technology Services has coordinated three Zoom Phone training sessions throughout the spring:
WVU School of Medicine Physical Therapy program receives accreditation for cardiovascular and pulmonary residency
The Division of Physical Therapy at the WVU School of Medicine has been granted accreditation for its Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Residency by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). It is the first program of its kind in West Virginia and one of only 14 similar programs in the nation.
Department of Family Medicine name change, leadership additions announced
Following the Board of Governors' approval on Friday, February 20, the WVU School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine has formally changed its name to better reflect its mission and outreach, becoming the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
Nursing students, faculty invited to participate at National Scouts Jamboree
WVU School of Nursing students and faculty across all campus locations are invited to participate at the upcoming Scouting America National Jamboree, which will be held July 22-31, 2026, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean. Instructor Mike Bellisario will host an information session via Zoom on Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. for interested individuals to learn more.
New position control procedures announced, effective Feb. 23
Updates to the Health Sciences position control process have recently taken effect, and those tasked with hiring and requesting positions can review the full guidelines on the Hub.