Announcements
Updated mask guidelines for WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences Center
WVU Medicine requires face coverings for patients and healthcare workers in all hospital and clinic areas. All patients and individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to wear face coverings upon entering the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Teaching Scholars Program set for September 2021 through May 2022
The Teaching Scholars Program via Zoom focuses on developing educational theories/technologies as well as promoting educational skills, critical thinking, and innovative approaches among WVU Health Sciences Center faculty. This program is open to faculty on all WVU Campuses.
WVU to offer students, employees incentives for COVID-19 vaccine verification
West Virginia University will begin an incentive program for students and employees who have verified their COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 1.
WVU in the News: Faith-community nurses promote physical activity among congregants
If someone joins a church, mosque or synagogue, they may be seeking better emotional or spiritual health. But according to research out of West Virginia University, faith communities have the potential to promote physical wellbeing, as well.
WVU to fully reopen campuses for fall 2021 semester
With recent decreases in COVID-19 cases across the country and the knowledge that COVID-19 vaccines are extremely safe and effective, West Virginia University now plans to fully reopen its campuses this fall.
WVU School of Nursing Class of 2021 alumna Bethany Smith recognized as a Whitmore/Gates Scholar.
Bethany Smith, a recent graduate of the West Virginia University School of Nursing - Keyser campus, was recently recognized for her exemplary scholarship and potential achievement during Recognition Day at West Virginia University Potomac State College.
New dental school dean energized by team at his alma mater
WVU School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Stephen Pachuta began his position as dean in June 2021. He is 1985 graduate of the dental school.
Scholarship initiative provides $389K to students affected by pandemic
Generous support from West Virginia University alumni, donors and friends is empowering more than 400 students in need to proceed with their educations amid the enduring economic challenges of COVID-19.
WVU in the News: Reaching out to at-risk communities
In March 2020, Tiffany Samuels checked her Facebook page and saw a post by Romelia Hodges, who posted about a COVID-19 outbreak in a Black church she attended, Friendship Baptist in Everettville.
Pride of Rural Virginia Project to host healthcare conversations to better understand needs, experiences of LGBTQ+ community
The Virginia Rural Health Association (VRHA) will host a series of interactive community conversations to better understand the healthcare needs and experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in rural communities across Virginia.