Announcements
WVU uses experiential learning to turn COVID-19 into an educational opportunity
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed higher education; however, West Virginia University students across all disciplines are working to change the pandemic, as well. WVU School of Dentistry students collaborated with Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources to design PPE. Eight student observers partnered with the CDC to observe mask usage on college campuses. College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences students taught PE for children with special needs and WVU Institute of Technology students helped run a clinic for vaccine distribution and COVID-19 testing.
Under the Dome: March 3, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the third week of legislative session, including several high-profile bills introduced and being debated.
WVU School of Nursing now offers post-master’s certificate in Nurse Executive Leadership
From bedside to boardroom – nurse leaders make an impact on policy and patient care at all levels. A new certificate program from West Virginia University's School of Nursing is available to help prepare nurses who are exploring a career path in leadership.
WVU experts encourage healthcare providers, institutions to build trust with communities of color to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates
While West Virginia is one of the nation’s leaders in COVID-19 vaccine delivery, some folks in the state—notably people of color—may be hesitant to receive the vaccine. Experts at West Virginia University point to misinformation about how the vaccine works and a long-standing mistrust of government and medical institutions as reasons for lower vaccination rates among Black Americans. Eric Murphy, assistant director at the WVU Center for Service and Learning, said institutions have to make a concerted effort to improve relationships with their Black community members.
Healthcare protections for LGBTQ persons may broaden under Biden Administration, says WVU law professor
Healthcare sex discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community may be expanded under the Biden Administration, including safeguards against verbal abuse, physical abuse and the denial of bedside care, according to West Virginia University College of Law experts.
WVU to continue distributing emergency CARES grants to students
Eligible, degree-seeking students at any West Virginia University campus can receive emergency grants through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. WVU will continue distributing its allotted $10,087,116 in emergency grants to students who qualify.
WVU, CDC report preliminary results for ‘MASCUP!’, week 1
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct an eight-week mask observation study to estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly and, ultimately, increase the proportion of people who use masks correctly.
Under the Dome: February 24, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the second week of the legislative session, Senate Finance budget hearing, remote worker legislation and other issues, including several high-profile bills introduced during the first weeks of the session.
What's Good?! Carruth Center offers virtual drop-in for Black students
The Black clinicians on staff at the Carruth Center want to reach out to provide an exclusive space for the Black-identified student community.
West Virginia’s enduring, intertwined epidemics: Opioids and HIV
Dr. Sally Hodder, a leading infectious disease expert at West Virginia University, believes that despite the threat of COVID-19, the opioid and HIV epidemics should not be ignored. The two have become so intertwined in the Mountain State, that they must be treated together, she said.