Announcements
WVU School of Pharmacy receives reaccreditation
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program recently received continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation is valid until 2033 — a full eight years, which is the maximum time for ACPE's accreditation. Continued accreditation is contingent on the School maintaining its current quality standards throughout the accreditation term.
WVU in the News: We're Cardiologists. Here Are 5 Things Heart Attack Survivors Should Do Daily.
Whether you’ve had a heart attack or not, Dr. George Sokos, the chair of WVU Heart and Vascular Institute-Cardiology in West Virginia, said he encourages people to move their bodies, but an ideal fitness plan varies from person to person. For some, it may be taking a daily walk. For others, it may be a more strenuous, endurance-building exercise.
WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raises $1.65M for West Virginia’s children and families
The 21st annual WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raised more than $1.65 million to continue to provide world-class care to West Virginia and the surrounding region.
WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program now accepting applications
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute offers an undergraduate research internship every summer in basic and clinical cancer research. The highly competitive program provides funding and full-time research opportunities for five students who want to pursue careers in cancer research. Each student receives a $5,000 stipend to cover living expenses and accommodation in Morgantown, WV. Students are responsible for securing their own housing. An additional $1,000 is provided for research supplies to the host lab. The student is paired with an Institute scientist for a ~9-week research project. In 2025, the program will start on Monday, May 19th, and end on Friday, August 1st. Various projects provide a research experience focused on molecular, biochemical, and/or cellular approaches toward understanding the mechanism of cancer, developing anticancer drugs, and nanotechnology applications to cancer research. The participating labs focus on breast, lung, pancreatic, and head and neck cancers, as well as hematological malignancies such as leukemia or lymphoma. Examples of research projects are provided here Student Profiles.
27th WVU president Michael T. Benson pledges to lead by example and with enthusiasm
The new president of West Virginia University will bring three decades of academic and administrative experience in higher education to his role leading West Virginia’s flagship, land-grant higher education institution into a new era.
Mini grant helps Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega shine a light on food insecurity
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Honorary Society has been awarded a Seeding Sparks mini grant by Voices of Hunger to support the WVU School of Public Health student organization’s work to educate the campus and local community about food insecurity.
WVU Day of Giving set for March 26 with scholarship support a priority
Generations of alumni and friends will come together on March 26 as West Virginia University holds its eighth Day of Giving, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort organized by the WVU Foundation.
Third WVU Nursing Bridgeport Campus cohort participates in Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted a pledge ceremony on Feb. 20, officially welcoming the third cohort of 22 students into the study of nursing.
Finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event
Four West Virginia University students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against TCU at 9 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 25) in the WVU Coliseum.
WVU Department of Radiology announces temporary leadership transitions
Ansaar Rai, M.D., has been named interim chair of the WVU Department of Radiology, effective Feb. 18. Mathis Frick, M.D., will serve as a senior advisor to the School of Medicine’s senior leadership and to Dr. Rai as interim chair of Radiology.