Announcements
Reminder: WVU campuses are tobacco- and smoke-free
As we welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus, West Virginia University reminds everyone that all campuses across the WVU System are tobacco- and smoke-free.
WVU in the News: WVU researchers collecting data on gender-diverse identities
The number of teenagers living in Appalachia who identify as transgender, nonbinary or other diverse gender identities may be higher than previously thought, according to a survey conducted by West Virginia University researchers.
Residence hall move-in tips from the School of Public Health Dean’s Ambassadors
Residence hall move-in is an exciting time on WVU’s campus –and doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience for our new students. Take it from the people who’ve been through this already. To assist our new students as they prepare their packing lists, some of the School of Public Health Dean’s Ambassadors – Aleah Stevenson, Ryan Titus, Haley Cothern and Matthew Rivera – offer their advice for what to bring into your dorm room.
First SAPH meeting of the fall semester scheduled for Aug. 21
The Student Association of Public Health at WVU will be having its first meeting of the fall semester on Aug. 21 from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom.
Microsoft 365 migration planned throughout the fall semester
HSC ITS will work with your department to schedule a brief Microsoft 365 outage in the coming weeks.
Free audiology screenings offered to WVU faculty and staff and WVU Medicine employees
The West Virginia University Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders is offering free audiology screenings to all WVU faculty and staff and WVU Medicine employees. The screenings will take place at the WVU Student Health Building, located at 375 Birch Street, from 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, Sept. 2 and Sept. 9.
Prevalence of gender-diverse youth in rural Appalachia exceeds previous estimates, WVU study shows
The prevalence of gender diversity is largely unknown, especially in rural areas. To fill that knowledge gap, WVU researchers surveyed junior high and high school students in rural Appalachia about their gender identity.
School of Public Health welcomes three new faculty members to Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership
The School of Public Health welcomes three new faculty members to its Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership. Click on each name below to learn more.
Purchase your bus trip tickets for WVU Night at PNC Park
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees and their families are reminded to purchase their bus trip tickets for WVU Night at PNC Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds Friday, Aug. 19. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
Service, semester preps, celebration intertwine for WVU’s Welcome Week
The return of FallFest highlights a packed Welcome Week at West Virginia University which begins Thursday, Aug. 11, and continues through the start of the fall semester Wednesday, Aug. 17.