Announcements
WVU in the News: Using Ultrasound to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier
When Graeme F. Woodworth, MD, decided to focus his research efforts on glioblastomas, “everybody thought it was a dead end,” the neurosurgeon recalled. Glioblastoma is treated the same way today as it was in 2005, said Woodworth, professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.
WVU in the News: WVU research finds men more likely than women to drink while using fentanyl, meth
Ask almost anyone what’s driving overdose deaths nowadays, and they’ll likely have one answer: fentanyl. Nearly 67% of last year’s overdose deaths in Pennsylvania involved fentanyl, per state data — research from West Virginia University suggests that alcohol may be amplifying the danger, especially for men.
WVU to celebrate Appalachian traditions during 78th annual Mountaineer Week
The 78th annual Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday (Nov. 3) and continues through Sunday, Nov. 9. During the week, students, faculty, staff and visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, music, storytelling, food and crafts from the Appalachian region.
Professor emeritus authors new book challenging misclassification of suicide in the U.S.
Ian Rockett, professor emeritus of epidemiology at WVU School of Public Health, is shedding light on an overlooked public health crisis in his upcoming book, “Hidden Suicides and Fatal Overdoses: A Forward Path.” The book takes an in-depth look at the widespread undercounting and misclassification of suicides in the U.S., revealing factors that obscure the true scale of self-inflicted deaths.
WVCTSI Research Scholars sharing research on a global stage
Past and current WVCTSI Research Scholars are sharing their work on a global stage and leading in the field of international occupational health. Assistant Professors Caroline P. Groth and Tyler Quinn, from WVU School of Public Health, both recently presented at the EPICOH2025 conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Sophomores officially enter the study of nursing during Fall Pledge Ceremony
Across three campus locations of the WVU School of Nursing, sophomores formally entered the study of nursing during the Fall 2025 Pledge Ceremony. The nursing pledge is a commitment to demonstrate and respect the moral principles of the nursing profession.
WVU School of Nursing to host Nov. 18 virtual open house for BSN program
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a Fall 2025 Virtual Open House for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. EST.
Veterans invited to WVU School of Dentistry for free oral care Nov. 10
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry will host its annual Veterans Oral Health Day on Monday, Nov. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the WVU Dental clinics on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown.
AI and innovation take center stage at WVU’s 2025 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
Collaboration, innovation and discovery were on full display as researchers, students and faculty from across West Virginia gathered for the 2025 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference, held Oct. 17–18 at the Erickson Alumni Center and West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.
Public health faculty recognized for long-form scholarship
Associate Professor Erik Carlton and Professor Darren Liu from the School of Public Health Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership will be recognized for their recent textbook publications during the annual Long-form Scholarship Celebration.