Announcements
WVU nursing student acts quickly during emergency, providing care and comfort to family in need
After assisting during an emergency medical situation in her community, West Virginia University freshman Ava McMullen knows nursing is the right path for her.
Student research awardees announced by WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently held its annual research competition for third-year Doctor of Dental Surgery students.
Peggy Fink named Faculty Merit Foundation’s 2025 Professor of the Year
Dr. Peggy Lambert Fink, an associate professor at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus located at WVU Tech, was announced as the Faculty Merit Foundation’s 2025 Professor of the Year.
By studying cells’ decision making, WVU researchers learn how glucose drives disease
Scientists at West Virginia University are researching ways to fine-tune how cells use the simple sugar glucose and determine how the process is sometimes disrupted, leading to diseases such as cancer, diabetes and inflammation. By defining the mechanisms that control this pathway, the researchers aim to identify new strategies for therapeutic intervention.
WVU in the News: WVU experts warn of rising nicotine pouch use, negative health effects
Several West Virginia University nicotine experts are warning that nicotine pouch usage is on the rise, and that the product can have detrimental effects on students.
Two WVU School of Nursing graduate programs achieve top 75 rankings for 2026 from U.S. News and World Report
Two graduate programs at the WVU School of Nursing have ranked in the top 75 in the country, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program ranked No. 60 for Best Nurse Anesthesia Programs, and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program ranked No. 75 for Best Nursing Schools: Master’s.
From Mother to Daughter: Sharing a WVU School of Nursing Legacy
At the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, nursing is a shared passion across generations for Jess Mason and her daughter, Haley. Together, they share a commitment to caring for others.
WVU in the News: Beckley Campus nursing student selected for prestigious 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). This marks the first time a WVU Tech student has been chosen for this national leadership initiative.
WVU Day of Giving brings in over $22M to make a difference across the University
Supporters of West Virginia University made a record number of gifts and contributed more than $22 million during the University’s ninth Day of Giving Wednesday (March 25). Over 24 hours, alumni and friends provided more than 11,000 gifts to make an impact across the University system, including WVU Health Sciences, WVU Medicine, WVU Athletics, and regional campuses in Keyser and Beckley.
It’s a Match for WVU Medical Students learning residency placements
It’s a Match! All 123 West Virginia University School of Medicine medical students matched into a residency program during the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) celebration on Friday, March 20.