Announcements
Academy of General Dentistry student chapter returns to WVU
Students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry now have another opportunity to prepare for dental practice while enrolled in their academic program. The school recently welcomed back to campus a student chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing hosts open house at Bridgeport campus
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus recently hosted an open house event, inviting community members and prospective students to explore the campus and learn more about a career in nursing.
Spring Undergraduate Capstone Showcase scheduled for Friday, May 2
WVU School of Public Health faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Capstone Showcase on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. in Health Sciences North, 2940A/B.
Enhancing patient care through nursing: The importance of mental health nurses
The postgraduate APRN PMHNP certificate program, offered by the School of Nursing, is for professional nurses who are interested in providing advanced psychiatric mental health nursing care in their communities. Graduates of this program meet all requirements to sit for national certification.
Save the date: MPH Capstone Showcase scheduled for April 28, 30 and May 1
WVU School of Public Health faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Master of Public Health Capstone Showcase to be held April 28, 30 and May 1 in the Health Sciences Center.
WVU School of Dentistry researcher following her purpose to restore smiles
The mission of West Virginia University is rooted in service to the state and exemplified in the WVU School of Dentistry through excellence in education, clinical experiences and research to reduce oral health disparities. That commitment to improving others’ well-being resonated with Dr. Bayan Abuhalimeh when she was selecting where to continue her dental education.
WVU School of Nursing awarded $1.5 million through West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program
The WVU School of Nursing has been awarded $1.5 million through West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses in the Mountain State.
WVU fosters community and connection for Parkinson’s patients through dance
Music, movement and a shared sense of community filled the Erickson Alumni Center as West Virginia University hosted the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (PD)® event, an internationally recognized program aimed at improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
WVU’s Faith Community Nursing efforts receive $41,000 grant from Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) has awarded the WVU School of Nursing a $41,000 grant to help build nurse-led access to care points within West Virginia faith community settings.
WVU School of Public Health leadership updates
Dr. Clay Marsh, WVU Health Sciences chancellor and executive dean, has asked Sarah C. Woodrum, DrPH, to serve as dean for the WVU School of Public Health, effective April 8.