Announcements
WVU nursing senior supports research for Harrison County health and wellness project
As part of his capstone, a WVU School of Nursing student assisted with research for a health and wellness project that could benefit Harrison County residents.
WVU School of Medicine student research finds that medical school financial assistance programs underutilized
A research team comprised of students, faculty and staff from the West Virginia University School of Medicine discovered that medical school financial assistance programs are being underutilized by medical students who could qualify for financial help.
Family establishes scholarship honoring athletic trainer and sports medicine physician
Greg Elkins, M.D., devoted his career to caring for athletes, mentoring future healthcare professionals and advancing sports medicine. Now, his family is ensuring that legacy continues through the creation of the Dr. Greg Elkins Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship at West Virginia University.
WVU Tech alum shows, “It can be done,” after earning nursing degree
One WVU Tech alumnus proves it’s never too late to do something new, even if that something new is going to nursing school and getting your bachelor’s degree. Leslie “Les” Williams graduated from the WVU School of Nursing - Beckley Campus with his nursing degree in 2022, twenty years after his first attempt at college.
First-ever WVU School of Dentistry pediatric residency cohort graduates
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry’s first-ever pediatric dentistry residency cohort recently completed the program, marking an important milestone in the advancement of care for the profession’s youngest patients.
WVU in the News: Moderna pins hopes on mRNA ‘game-changer’ for cancer vaccines
The revolutionary mRNA technology that made Moderna a corporate superstar during the Covid-19 pandemic has turbocharged the vaccine maker again, this time thanks to the promise it holds in treating cancer. Moderna’s melanoma results were likely to “amplify” political divisions over mRNA, said Dannell Boatman, a professor at West Virginia University who has studied online discourse about mRNA.
WVU in the News: State faces persistent flash flooding and extreme heat as summer storms persist
A relentless summer weather pattern combining extreme heat, high humidity and severe thunderstorms has triggered multiple flash flooding events across West Virginia, with meteorologists forecasting continued above-normal rainfall through the end of August. Alma Mattocks, chairperson for the Division of Athletic Training at West Virginia University, shares how to stay safe.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Dentistry officially opens expanded, state-of-the-art clinics
The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public, following the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday August 19. (All related stories from online news)
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 September 15 at noon via Zoom.
Future nurses attend Junior Nursing Academy hosted at Keyser Campus
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently held its fifth annual Junior Nursing Academy for Mineral County middle school students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. The academy, held Aug. 10-12 at WVU Potomac State College, gave future health care professionals a first look at educational opportunities here on campus and offered a glimpse into a future career by those who know the business most.