Announcements
Dr. Susan Newfield recognized for 35 years at WVU School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is recognizing Dr. Susan Newfield, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, for her 35-year tenure in nursing education at West Virginia University. Newfield, Associate Professor, Emerita, began her career with the WVU School of Nursing in January 1990 to pursue her intellectual curiosity.
WVU President Benson to share draft strategic plan with Health Sciences Community
WVU President Michael T. Benson plans to present a draft framework for the University's strategic plan to the Health Sciences community on Friday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. in Okey Patteson Auditorium (Room 1175).
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2025 Application Now Open
The PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) application is open now through October 1, 2025. PREP, an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces WVU undergraduate students to pathways into rural healthcare professions.
Sensory reset wellness event set for Sept. 17
BeWell, in collaboration with WELLWVU and WV STEPS David and Jo Ann Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center, will host Sensory Reset: Achieving Wellness Using All Five Senses from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
Install Okta Verify now to avoid disruptions and be ready for retirement of Duo
WVU will soon replace the Duo Mobile multi-factor authentication app with Okta Verify, and Information Technology Services recommends that students install the new app as soon as possible to avoid disruptions. Don’t delete the Duo app yet, though. You will still need it for access to some WVU applications until Oct. 1.
WVU offers intensive Simulation Certificate Program with Continuing Education credits available
West Virginia University will offer a three-day Simulation Certificate Program, October 8-10, 2025, at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Interested participants can discover more information and register on the program's conference site. Continuing Education credits are offered through WVU's Office of Continuing Medical Education.
the Pulse: September 8, 2025 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Volunteer with SAPH at 'Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day'
The West Virginia University Student Association of Public Health is partnering with the Monongalia County Health Department for the annual 'Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day' on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
WVU in the News: Faith Community Nursing expands
The WVU School of Nursing's Faith Community Nursing initiative has expanded to new counties recently. Recent coverage from media outlets include: West Virginia Daily News, WOWK, WOAY, My Buckhannon and The Herald-Dispatch.
Beckley Campus hosts Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program to support incoming freshman interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus invited incoming WVU Tech freshmen interested in nursing to join a Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program for three days of hands-on learning, campus connection, and professional exposure that will help them start their educational journey with confidence.