Announcements
WVU School of Nursing assistant professor integrates holistic wellness through faith, nutrition and nursing education
For Diana Niland, nursing education extends beyond clinical skills to caring for the whole person: mind, body and spirit. A nurse practitioner and faculty member at the West Virginia University School of Nursing, Niland holds a unique role that connects classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, student wellness programming and research across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing launches new master’s program in nursing leadership
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is launching a new Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MSN-NL) program, a unique degree which will prepare graduates to become nursing faculty members, enter nursing administration roles, or obtain unit-level leadership at the clinical level.
Nursing students participate in Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremony, marking their commitment to the profession
WVU School of Nursing students at the Bridgeport and Morgantown campuses recently pledged their commitment to the nursing profession during the Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremony.
Student spotlight: Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master of Health Administration student Tommy Drennan
As someone who is driven by a desire to make a lasting impact on public health, Tommy Drennan, a junior in the accelerated bachelor’s to master of health administration program at the WVU School of Public Health, is using his experiences both in the public health field and as a WVU men’s basketball student manager to help him prepare for a career in hospital leadership.
WVU Nursing student pursues purpose and passion in second degree journey
Bailey King, a nursing student from Fairmont, West Virginia, is pursuing her second degree at West Virginia University with a clear sense of purpose and passion. Inspired by her mother and grandmother, who both worked as nurses, King is continuing a family tradition rooted in compassion and service.
Scholarship award makes tremendous impact for WVU School of Nursing student
Laci Sears, a senior at the WVU School of Nursing, was the first recipient of the Debra L. Harr Nursing Scholarship, which made a tremendous impact during her junior year of nursing school.
WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurse expands care, advocacy at Wellspring of Greenbrier
Visitors at Wellspring of Greenbrier are oftentimes greeted by a reassuring presence: Diana Godbey, a nurse who completed training at the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Faith Community Nursing program.
Keyser Campus nursing students share tips on hypertension through social media campaign
WVU School of Nursing students enrolled in NSG 411 at the Keyser Campus had an opportunity to educate the community about hypertension during a social media campaign last fall.
Alumni invited back to WVU School of Dentistry for annual spring reunion
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry Alumni Association will welcome graduates and their family and friends to campus April 24 to celebrate, reconnect and make new memories during its annual spring reunion. The event, hosted at Morgantown Marriott Waterfront Place, also includes a continuing education course that provides the opportunity for all dental professionals to improve patient care.
WVU in the News: Health Care Hall of Fame 2026 features Clay Marsh, M.D.
Hardwork, curiosity about learning, growth and improvement have always been at the forefront of Clay Marsh's mind. As chancellor and executive dean of West Virginia University (WVU) Health Sciences and dean of WVU School of Medicine, Marsh oversees one of the most comprehensive academic health systems in the region, guiding education, research and clinical care across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health.