Announcements
WVU in the News: Infectious diseases specialist breaks down bird flu
Bird flu could pose a threat to Americans as cases slowly rise and spread across the U.S. Dr. Arif Sarwari, infectious diseases specialist at the WVU School of Medicine, broke down symptoms of the disease and how to prevent it.
WVU in the News: From herbal remedies to home gyms- how COVID transformed our ideas of self health
When the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did our access to many of the traditional ways we cared for ourselves. Gyms, salons, spas and even playgrounds were suddenly off-limits.
WVU researchers find babies born to teen mothers are smaller, weigh less
At a time when the number of teens having babies in the Mountain State remains higher than the national average, maternal and child health researchers at West Virginia University found these infants have a lower birth weight and are smaller for their gestational age compared to those born to adults.
WVU in the News: Measles response
Lisa Costello, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, was featured in several recent publications as part of measles discussions. Those are able to be read below (subscription or login may be required):
WVU CED introduces a new handbook for reasonable accommodations in the college classroom
The WVU CED has created a Handbook for Reasonable Accommodations in the College Classroom to help faculty and students navigate how to implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
Faculty Practice Feature: Kelly Lemon
At the WVU School of Nursing, we define faculty practice as direct patient care and other professional nursing services provided by nursing faculty, through formal relationships with individuals, communities, and other entities, as part of the assigned workload duties.
WVU School of Nursing student presents Honors EXCEL project at Undergraduate Research Symposium
Bella Haynes, a senior WVU School of Nursing student, recently presented her Honors EXCEL project at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. The project was titled "Associations Between Pet Ownership, Psychological Health, and Loneliness in Undergraduate College Students."
The CED is participating in WVU Day of Giving on March 26, 2025
The WVU CED is participating in the WVU Day of Giving on March 26, 2025. There are many ways for supporters to get involved to help raise awareness about this donation event. Gifts support the CED's efforts that help West Virginians with disabilities and their families.
WVU Nursing faculty offer heartbeat location demos, therapy dog presentation at WVU Day at the Legislature
The WVU School of Nursing hosted two interactive booths March 5 at the West Virginia Capitol, inviting WVU Day at the Legislature attendees to learn how to locate a heartbeat on the Student Auscultation Manikin (SAM) and to get some puppy love from Molly, the Beckley Campus therapy dog.
TBI Services program announces day of free webinars on March 26 for Brain Injury Awareness Month
The West Virginian TBI Services program is hosting a day of free webinars on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in celebration of Brain Injury Awareness Month.