Announcements
WVU adds isolation, quarantine and third-party testing data to COVID-19 dashboard
In an effort to help the campus and surrounding community better understand positive test results, monitoring and response protocols, West Virginia University is providing additional data to its COVID-19 testing dashboard.
Preventive Medicine Grand Rounds Sept. 18
The WVU School of Public Health Preventive Medicine residency program is hosting Grand Rounds Friday, September 18 from 2 - 3 p.m.
WVU in the News: Nurse Discusses Challenges Of Providing COVID Care
Colton Mearkle is a registered nurse at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. When the pandemic began, his floor was converted to caring for COVID-19 patients.
Health Sciences to host “Mask Me Anything: Health Sciences Campus Conversation” Sept. 9
WVU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students are invited to join a live session to answer questions, hear concerns and provide guidance for the Health Sciences campus community.
2020 RUSH (Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare) Application Now Open!
Are you an undergraduate student interested in a career in a healthcare profession serving in a rural community? Thinking about medical or dental school? The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health RUSH program is a great introduction to practicing in rural communities. The application is now open. All applications must be completed by September 30, 2020. A selection will be made by October 15, 2020.
WVU provides additional COVID-19 testing information
West Virginia University is providing additional COVID-19 data to help the campus and surrounding community have a better understanding of positive test results, monitoring and response protocols.
2020 Public Health Ethics Virtual Forum: Ethical Dilemmas in Rural Health
Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso, PhD, MPH, will present during the 2020 Public Health Ethics Forum on Friday, Sept. 11, from 1 p.m-5p.m. ET. This year's theme is "Ethical Dilemmas in Rural Health."
WVU LGBTQ+ Center launching Anti-Racist and Gender-Inclusive Safe Zone Training
A new, student-led initiative through West Virginia University’s LGBTQ+ Center will promote anti-racist and gender-inclusive practices on campus through a series of trainings that include a history of racism, systemic discrimination, the complexities of identity-based on race/ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender, and certain language and resources to know how to intervene in bias, harassment and discrimination.
Kennedy-Rea selected as finalist for National Cancer Award
Stephenie Kennedy-Rea, Ed.D., WVU Cancer Institute associate director for Cancer Prevention and Control, has been honored as a finalist in the second annual Cancer Community (C2) Awards Catalyst for Change category.
‘We Are Stronger Together’ scholarships aid students affected by COVID-19
“We Are Stronger Together,” a special fundraising initiative launched by the WVU Foundation, is providing nearly $80,000 in scholarship support for students in need. Contributions to the ongoing effort assist WVU students affected by the pandemic with tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses.