Announcements
Vice President’s Awards 2021
WVU Health Sciences is recognizing 10 individuals and two teams with Vice President’s Awards, as well as two individuals with WISH (Women in Science & Health) Awards, for their significant contributions to the mission of the Health Sciences Center.
HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: "Navigating Mentoring Relationships in an Academic Setting"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Navigating Mentoring Relationships in an Academic Setting" Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
New population health program at WVU prepares students to address local health concerns
While the world has been focused on COVID-19 as a health crisis, individual communities may have other specific health concerns that need attention. Population health, which integrates healthcare and public health practices, is an emerging healthcare field that allows professionals to identify a locally pressing health issue, intervene and transform the community’s health outcomes.
WVU provides additional guidance for fall 2021, plans Return to Campus Conversation
West Virginia University is providing additional guidance to students, faculty and staff as campuses prepare to fully reopen for the fall 2021 semester.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Journaling"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Seth Haxel discusses journaling, which can be a powerful tool to improve your mental health. Numerous studies have shown the mental health benefits of journaling, including reduced stress, anxiety and depression.
WVCTSI accepting applications for NIH R01 Grant Writing Group
WVCTSI is now accepting applications for an intensive writing group designed for clinical and translational investigators interested in developing an NIH R01 award.
WVU in the News: Keep Calm and Take One in the Arm: West Virginia University Researcher Says Vaccination Remains Best Way to Dodge Delta Variant
As the latest prominent COVID-19 strain, the Delta variant, shows a high rate of transmissibility, West Virginia University scientists say there’s no urgent cause of concern for those vaccinated. Heath Damron said his team at WVU has aimed to stay ahead of the curve in studying the emerging variants of the novel coronavirus starting with the Alpha (the U.K. variant), the Beta (South African) and Gamma (Brazilian) strains.
Welcome back: Students discover connections, place and purpose at WVU
Following a year of missed traditions and celebrations, West Virginia University will welcome new and returning students to its campus in Morgantown with an array of in-person activities that will allow students to reconnect and find their place and purpose.
Photo studio at Health Sciences still accessible during construction
Construction is ongoing at Health Sciences, but individuals can still safely access the photo studio, located at G290 in Health Sciences South. For those trying to reach the studio, please proceed beyond the construction signage.
Virtual info session August 5 for DNP - Nurse Anesthetist Program
Nurses who are interested in pursuing a nurse anesthetist degree are invited to a virtual information session scheduled for Thursday, August 5.