Announcements
School of Medicine Senior discovers path to medical school through IMMB program
For many students, choosing the right undergraduate path for their future career in medicine can be overwhelming. For Kerrington Peasak, the answer came through a program that combined hands-on laboratory experiences and meaningful mentorship.
As the first ABM public health graduate, Shreve sets her sights on changing state’s health outcomes
Payton Shreve spent the last four years immersed in studies and practical experiences to further her passion for improving community health, especially for youth. Now, she’s leaving a mark on West Virginia University School of Public Health history as a member of the first cohort to graduate from the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) program and the first to earn that degree in public health.
WVU School of Dentistry set to open newly renovated, expanded clinics on Health Sciences Campus
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry and WVU Dental will soon welcome patients to expanded, modernized treatment areas as part of a multiphase renovation project that will relocate several clinics to the WVU Health Sciences Campus from Suncrest Towne Centre.
WVU in the News: WVU Cancer Institute’s annual gala raised record $1.176 million for cancer care
The 41st Fundraising event was held at Nemacolin Resort. This is a video story, no text is attached.
WVU in the News: FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic
Medtronic has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Mosaic Neo mitral valve, its next-generation mitral bioprosthesis that can be implanted through sternotomy, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) or robotic access.
WVU in the News: Capito visits WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute with NIH director to discuss Alzheimer’s research
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute alongside a top federal health official to review ongoing research into Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions.
Students collaborate across disciplines in Parkinson's Disease Music, Movement, and Voice Group
The beating of drums echoes, followed by the tapping of rhythm sticks. The room fills with movement and sound as patients sing along to “Country Roads.”
WVU School of Nursing hosts 2026 Kandzari Lectureship, presenting student awards and Sigma inductees
The WVU School of Nursing hosted the Kandzari Lectureship on April 23, 2026, welcoming Dr. Devon Noonan as the keynote speaker. The event also recognized student award winners and the newest inductees of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau.
Wowczuk honored for distinguished service
Angela Wowczuk, a service assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the Ethel and Gary Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service in recognition of her exceptional service to the University, students and community.