Announcements
WVU faculty receive $500,000 grant to close the gap in youth access to mental health resources
To better equip West Virginia teachers and other school personnel to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health crises among students, Rawn Boulden, assistant professor, and Christine Schimmel, associate professor, of the School Counseling Program in the West Virginia University College of Education and Human Services, have received a five-year, $500,000 grant to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in West Virginia schools.
WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences Holiday Decorating Guidelines
As we approach the holiday season, decorating guidelines are offered from both WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences. Please read to ensure your decorations meet safety guidelines.
Hodder and statewide team receive federal grant to study COVID-19 variants in West Virginia
Infectious disease experts from both West Virginia University and Marshall University will team up to identify and track SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in West Virginia in hopes of preparing for and preventing future outbreaks.
The Market at Health Sciences to close seating areas at 4 p.m. daily
In an effort to create a safe, secure and quality experience for students, faculty and staff, The Market at Health Sciences will begin closing the main dining/seating areas after daily operating hours effective Thursday, Nov. 4. Due to ongoing staffing challenges and security issues, The Market’s entry and exit doors will be locked daily at 4 p.m. Access to general seating areas will be restricted after 4 p.m.
Updated Guidance on the purchasing and shipment of office and computer supplies
As West Virginia University continues to adapt to new ways of working, the Procurement, Contacting and Payment Services team has developed updated employee guidance on the purchasing and shipment of office and computer supplies at WVU.
Why vaccine doses differ for babies, kids, teens and adults
Human beings are born pretty helpless, with a lot of developing to do. And just as you must learn such skills as how to walk, so must your immune system learn to defend against infections. As time passes, your immune system matures through different stages, much the way you advanced from crawling to standing, walking and running.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Exploring Vulnerability"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses the importance of exploring vulnerability in order to find connection.
School of Nursing Beckley Campus raises $1,500 for CAMC Cancer Center
The West Virginia University School of Nursing Beckley campus students raised $1,500 for the CAMC Cancer Center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ITS seeking input on how Atlassian software products are used across the WVU system
Information Technology Services seeks your input to help develop a long-term strategy for the suite of Atlassian products and their use across all University systems.
WVU-led team to build a bridge to better health using A.I.
Quality healthcare transcends the medical profession, as evidenced by a new project led by West Virginia University that includes not only health experts but engineers, a physicist, a lawyer and a business data analyst.