Announcements
Meigh named interim chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at WVU School of Medicine
Kimberly Meigh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, will serve as the interim chair of the WVU School of Medicine Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, effective July 1.
WVU study shows pregnant women who sit less and move more have fewer adverse outcomes
A study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even light activity in their daily routines.
WVU nurse anesthetist student helps with education, implementation of smoke evacuation to improve OR conditions for providers, patients
Andrea Drayer, a senior Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist student at the West Virginia University School of Nursing, has helped educate and track the implementation of a medical device that will improve working conditions for providers, patients, and staff at WVU Hospitals – J.W. Ruby Memorial.
WVU Division of Physical Therapy white coat ceremony marks students’ transition to patient care
The West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Division of Physical Therapy celebrated a turning point in the academic careers of 34 Doctor of Physical Therapy students during the traditional white coat ceremony.
Free public screening of opioid crisis film "What We Hide" to headline 37th Annual Addiction Training Institute in Morgantown
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry will host a free public screening of What We Hide, a dramatic film depicting the human toll of the opioid crisis, on Monday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Erickson Alumni Center at West Virginia University.
From Clinicals to Career: Ryan Alisauckas shares his WVU School of Nursing story
From freshman year to graduation day, Ryan Alisauckas’ nursing journey at WVU was filled with friendships, hands-on learning, and experiences that prepared him for what’s next. Now, he’s heading into the ER — ready to make a difference.
WVU CED's Mental Health Specialist offers summer mental health tips
Summer mental health tips from the CED's Mental Health Specialist.
WVU Commencement celebrates next generation of bold Mountaineer leaders
Accepting a charge from West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson to boldly carry forward the University’s land-grant mission of service and leadership, thousands of graduates crossed the Commencement stage at the Hope Coliseum this weekend (May 15-17).
WVU’s Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program celebrates graduates with honor cords
The Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP) at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, sponsored by the School of Dentistry and the HSC Office of Interprofessional Education, is recognizing a new class of graduates in a meaningful way this year. For the first time, WVU graduates will receive honor cords that symbolize their commitment to addressing tobacco use disorder and supporting recovery.
WVU School of Medicine celebrates first class to graduate from Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program
When Hannah Nagler’s uncle told her that respiratory therapists saved his life during his battle with severe asthma, he wasn’t just sharing a personal story. He was helping her write her first chapter in her professional story.