Announcements
Student employee Grace Grey receives Social Impact and Belonging Award
School of Public Health student Lillian “Grace” Grey is recognized for making a meaningful impact at WVU as a student employee. Grey, who works in the epidemiology department, received the Social Impact and Belonging Award as part of the 2026 Student Employee of the Year honors. In addition, she was selected as a runner-up in the Midwestern Association of Student Employment Administrators community service category.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine announces $350 million towards projects across West Virginia
The West Virginia University Health System Board of Directors has approved a plan to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into healthcare facilities in West Virginia and the surrounding region.
Jolene Deane selected for Community Service Award at WVU School of Nursing
As part of the 2026 Student Employee of the Year announcements, Jolene Deane has been selected for the Community Service Award.
Medical students’ podcast explores careers of rural physicians
Just an hour’s drive from her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, across the state line, West Virginia University School of Medicine student Veronica Gibbons discovered a different landscape in healthcare. The contrast between urban and rural physicians’ day-to-day routines prompted her to launch a podcast that delivers insight for doctors and students.
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus celebrates five years
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently celebrated five years during a special campus reunion, inviting faculty, staff, and nursing alumni to the event.
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.