Announcements
WVU, community groups to host screening of ‘Heroin(e)’ documentary and discussion on opioid epidemic
Several West Virginia University and community groups are joining efforts to discuss the Morgantown area’s approach to combatting the opioid epidemic. The WVU School of Public Health, Milan Puskar Health Right, the Monongalia County Health Department, WVU Collegiate Recovery Program, and WVU Student Government Association will host a November 16 community screening of the Netflix original short documentary “Heroin(e),” followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A. West Virginia Public Broadcasting is supporting the event.
WVU releases May 2018 commencement ceremony information
West Virginia University’s May 2018 graduates will be honored during Commencement weekend, May 11-13.
WVU Student Health hosts Big 12 Health Directors Conference
WVU Student Health hosted the annual Big 12 Health Directors Conference on October 22 –24. The goal of the conference was to come together as health directors, advocates, and providers in the hopes of sharing strategies and tactics for improving overall campus health and wellness.
WVU Student Health Hosts Big 12 Health Directors Conference
The annual Big 12 Health Directors' Conference was hosted in Morgantown by WVU Student Health. Attendees compared strategies and tactics for keeping college students healthy and experienced the passion that WVU has for providing quality care to students.
Whipkey Fund to advance WVU diabetic research initiatives
West Virginia University Health Sciences has received a renewable grant of more than $100,000 to assist its effort in the fight against diabetes.
Festival of Ideas presents "Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life"
To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and his team study the world’s “Blue Zones,” communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. In his talk, he shares the nine common diet and lifestyle habits – Power 9® – that keep them spry past age 100.
Former WVU physician establishes future faculty chair with estate gift
Ronald Scobbo, MD and his wife, Jeanne, are donating the remainder of their estate to the West Virginia University School of Medicine, establishing the Ronald and Jeanne Scobbo Chair of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine.
Open Enrollment 2018: Benefit Fair
Event Location: Bruce McClymonds Conference Center, first floor, southeast tower, J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
‘Most Loyals’ chosen for Mountaineer Week at WVU
A doctor known for his leadership and service, a successful entrepreneur, a highly-respected retired plant pathology professor and a dedicated administrative assistant are being honored as Most Loyals during the 70th annual Mountaineer Week, a celebration of Appalachian Heritage, Oct. 20-29, on West Virginia University’s campus.
Pack The Rack: Health Sciences community stepping up to honor veterans
WVU faculty, students and staff are invited to give back to the community by donating non-perishable food items through Nov. 3 in honor of fallen U.S. army soldier and WVU graduate Corporal Tyler Burroughs.