Announcements
2026 PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) application opens Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Are you a West Virginia University junior or senior looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? The Pipeline Rural Education Program (PREP), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces undergraduate students to vital pathways in rural healthcare professions.
2026 RUSH (Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare) Program application opens Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare (RUSH) program, hosted by the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, is the perfect introduction to the rewarding world of rural healthcare.
Cisco Phone service, including Jabber, to be retired Sept. 15
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the University’s Cisco phone system will no longer receive technical support, maintenance, or updates. If you have not migrated to Zoom Phone, contact the ITS Service Desk as soon as possible for assistance and guidance on your next steps.
WVU School of Nursing, WVU Medicine partner to provide financial, educational support to future nurse anesthetists
In a collaborative partnership, 11 intensive care unit nurses at WVU Medicine will receive an educational stipend toward the WVU School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program in exchange for a four-year work agreement as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) after graduation.
Faculty and staff invited to sponsor Hydration Station
WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to pass out water and snacks to students and community members in the Downtown area of campus, while reminding them to stay hydrated and be safe if they choose to drink alcohol.
WVU in the News: Rural Health Transformation funding supports telehealth expansion across West Virginia
Telehealth services across West Virginia are receiving support through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program as officials work to expand access to care, particularly for residents in rural communities.
WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus celebrates third cohort of graduates
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus celebrated its third and largest cohort of graduates during a pinning ceremony at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center on Aug. 5, 2026.
WVU Nurse Anesthetist program to increase class size to meet growing provider needs
The WVU School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program recently received approval to increase its class size by five students, increasing the capacity of each cohort from 15 to 20.
Faith community nurse brings grief support to Kentucky community
A grief support group for mothers who have lost children, or for those in the community seeking support, has been organized by a faith community nurse in Boyd County, Kentucky.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine gave $25K in cash to hundreds of aspiring nurses. Did it work?
When WVU Medicine started handing aspiring nurses up to $25,000 in cash, the bet was that money for life’s expenses, not just tuition, would keep them in school. Early returns suggest it is.