Announcements
Tom Golisano makes transformational gift to WVU Medicine Children’s
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital received an extraordinary boost today through a $28 million unrestricted gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader whose vision and generosity have transformed communities and institutions across the United States. The gift was presented earlier today (Oct. 28) by Mr. Golisano to a delegation of WVU Medicine senior leaders at the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in Brighton, New York. To commemorate this historic moment and honor Mr. Golisano’s legacy, WVU Medicine Children’s will now be known as WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.
WVU in the News: Dr. Javier Cárdenas recognized for his work with domestic violence survivors
Javier Cárdenas, M.D., director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute’s (RNI) Concussion and Brain Injury Clinic, received the 2025 Purple Ribbon Award from the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence at its Annual Luncheon and Award Ceremony yesterday (Oct. 23) in Charleston.
WVU in the News: First day of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Symposium
The first day of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Symposium took place at the Grand Central Church of Christ in Vienna.
WVU in the News: Using Ultrasound to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier
When Graeme F. Woodworth, MD, decided to focus his research efforts on glioblastomas, “everybody thought it was a dead end,” the neurosurgeon recalled. Glioblastoma is treated the same way today as it was in 2005, said Woodworth, professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.
WVU in the News: WVU research finds men more likely than women to drink while using fentanyl, meth
Ask almost anyone what’s driving overdose deaths nowadays, and they’ll likely have one answer: fentanyl. Nearly 67% of last year’s overdose deaths in Pennsylvania involved fentanyl, per state data — research from West Virginia University suggests that alcohol may be amplifying the danger, especially for men.
WVU to celebrate Appalachian traditions during 78th annual Mountaineer Week
The 78th annual Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday (Nov. 3) and continues through Sunday, Nov. 9. During the week, students, faculty, staff and visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, music, storytelling, food and crafts from the Appalachian region.
Professor emeritus authors new book challenging misclassification of suicide in the U.S.
Ian Rockett, professor emeritus of epidemiology at WVU School of Public Health, is shedding light on an overlooked public health crisis in his upcoming book, “Hidden Suicides and Fatal Overdoses: A Forward Path.” The book takes an in-depth look at the widespread undercounting and misclassification of suicides in the U.S., revealing factors that obscure the true scale of self-inflicted deaths.
WVCTSI Research Scholars sharing research on a global stage
Past and current WVCTSI Research Scholars are sharing their work on a global stage and leading in the field of international occupational health. Assistant Professors Caroline P. Groth and Tyler Quinn, from WVU School of Public Health, both recently presented at the EPICOH2025 conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Sophomores officially enter the study of nursing during Fall Pledge Ceremony
Across three campus locations of the WVU School of Nursing, sophomores formally entered the study of nursing during the Fall 2025 Pledge Ceremony. The nursing pledge is a commitment to demonstrate and respect the moral principles of the nursing profession.
WVU School of Nursing to host Nov. 18 virtual open house for BSN program
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a Fall 2025 Virtual Open House for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. EST.