Announcements
the Pulse: August 3, 2026 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Community Pharmacy Partnership Expands Heart Failure Care Across Rural Regions
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy are expanding a heart failure care program that helps patients living in rural areas get specialized cardiovascular support through their local pharmacies.
Martha Sturms to retire after decades of service to the WVU School of Dentistry
For generations of students, faculty, and staff at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Martha Sturms has been a steady presence, trusted resource, and strong advocate. After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to the School, she will retire at the end of August.
Cardiovascular health in pregnancy to be focus of next West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos virtual session
Collaboration continues between WVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as their Rural Health Initiative series resumes with the Rural Health Convos: From Pregnancy to Practice—Infrastructure for Rural Health Research virtual discussion on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
Elevators in HSC North unavailable briefly on Monday, July 27
On Monday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., the elevators in HSC North will be shut down for the contractor to do electrical work as part of the overall elevator restoration project.
Faith-based nursing practices are essential to Mingo County nurse's impact
The mission of Regional Church of God is being extended beyond its walls and into the broader Mingo County community through the work of Stephanie Hatfield, a WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurse (FCN).
Keyser Campus nursing students use VR to assist in training
When students in the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus program start classes this fall, they will be aided and assisted by the latest technology that will allow them to explore human anatomy with a view from the inside out.
WVU to help welcome and engage thousands of Scouts during National Jamboree in Fayette County
As Scouting America’s National Jamboree opens in Fayette County, West Virginia University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.
the Pulse: July 20, 2026 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WVU School of Nursing to expand LPN to BSN program to Beckley Campus at WVU Tech
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding its innovative Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program to its Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech.