Announcements
WVU Day of Giving returns March 25 with focus on unrestricted scholarship support
West Virginia University alumni and friends will have an opportunity to fuel advancement for future generations on March 25 during the ninth WVU Day of Giving, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort organized by the WVU Foundation.
Stories of Recovery event will take place March 4
Join us to hear stories of recovery from speakers from West Virginia Sober Living in Morgantown on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. in the WVU Health Sciences Center North, room 3067. This event is free and open to all WVU community members.
New Mindfulness Ambassador badge available through Mountaineer Micro Academy
Through the new Mindfulness Ambassador Badge, you’ll explore science-backed practices that strengthen resilience, focus, and emotional well-being while learning simple tools you can confidently share with colleagues, students, and patients.
Spring Housing Fair to be held Feb. 25
Students can find their home at West Virginia University at the Spring Housing Fair held on February 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
2026 West Virginia Polysubstance Summit: Comprehensive Solutions to Complex Substance Use
The 2026 West Virginia Polysubstance Summit, hosted by West Virginia Department of Human Services' Bureau for Behavioral Health in partnership with Marshall University, Opioid Response Network, and CAMC Vandalia Health, is a one-day virtual event featuring national and state experts, advocates, and professionals addressing the evolving challenges of polysubstance use.
First Zoom Phone migrations at HSC will begin in late February and continue monthly through June
The two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final six months. Main-campus migrations are nearly done, and we are beginning the migration of 3,000 lines at the Health Sciences Center in late February.
WVU seeks applications from aspiring leaders for Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship
Aspiring leaders with an affinity for West Virginia may be eligible for the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship, named for the difference-maker and philanthropist whose generosity has made a lasting impression in the Mountain State.
Health Sciences Center opens new Student Career Center and Career Closet to support professional growth and success
West Virginia University Health Sciences Center (HSC) is proud to announce the opening of the new HSC Student Career Center, a dedicated space designed to empower Health Sciences students as they prepare for their professional journeys.
WVU in the News: New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it
In an article for The Conversation, Bethany Barone Gibbs, professor in the WVU School of Public Health, discusses how most pregnant women in the U.S. aren’t meeting dietary recommendations—especially those living in rural communities.