Announcements
WVU medical student and veteran Brian Prell named 2026 Tillman Scholar
Brian Prell, a California Bay Area native and current second-year West Virginia University School of Medicine student, has been named a 2026 Tillman Scholar alongside 48 other veterans, service members, and spouses.
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program to hold virtual open house
Students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master’s degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on October 23 at noon via Zoom.
WVU School of Dentistry students receive white coats, celebrate transition to patient care
Marking an important milestone in their academic journeys, students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Class of 2028 received their white coats during the annual Clinic Induction Ceremony.
WVU Occupational Therapy Programs to host information session
The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at an information session on October 13 at 5 p.m. in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202.
WVU Athletic Training program to host virtual information session
Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Athletic Training Master’s degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on October 21 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
WVU in the News: How to avoid illness in West Virginia this flu season
It’s that time of year again, where summer is coming to an end, school is back in session, and you’re more likely to notice those around you experiencing sickness and allergies. Because of this, heath officials are encouraging people to stay ahead of the curve to avoid sickness this fall. According to the CDC, West Virginia is not currently experiencing high levels of respiratory illness. However, Gina Barcinas Greathouse, a clinical assistant professor at WVU, said that flu season is on its way.
West Virginia State Police Cadets gained real-world experience with WV STEPS
West Virginia State Police cadets participated in immersive crisis management training on Sept. 9 at the West Virginia State Police Academy in Dunbar, West Virginia.
First WVU accelerated athletic training cohort building skills for the sidelines
West Virginia University student Carson Neely never had access to an athletic trainer while playing youth sports in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. Now, he’s well on his way to becoming the resource he and his teammates were missing thanks to the WVU School of Medicine Athletic Training Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program.
WVU Immunology and Medical Microbiology program to hold fall open house
Prospective students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Immunology and Medical Microbiology (IMMB) bachelor’s program are invited to an open house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.