Announcements
Volunteer with SAPH at 'Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day'
The West Virginia University Student Association of Public Health is partnering with the Monongalia County Health Department for the annual 'Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day' on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
WVU in the News: Faith Community Nursing expands
The WVU School of Nursing's Faith Community Nursing initiative has expanded to new counties recently. Recent coverage from media outlets include: West Virginia Daily News, WOWK, WOAY, My Buckhannon and The Herald-Dispatch.
Davis named chair of Occupational Therapy at the WVU School of Medicine
Diana Davis, Ph.D., MA, OTR/L has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Division of Occupational Therapy, effective August 15, 2025.
Beckley Campus hosts Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program to support incoming freshman interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus invited incoming WVU Tech freshmen interested in nursing to join a Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program for three days of hands-on learning, campus connection, and professional exposure that will help them start their educational journey with confidence.
WVU student entrepreneurs breathe new life into thrifted threads at Old School
West Virginia University undergraduates Shelby Cavender and Tyler Jeffries started small, collaborating to sell fashion finds on social media — WVU gear, graphic tees, sneakers and more.
Keyser Campus to offer nursing course for high school students this fall
This fall, the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus will offer NSG 100 as part of the High School ACCESS Early College Program, providing high school students the chance to explore nursing while earning college credit.
OLLI, WVU Committee of Retired Faculty host talk on hunger Sept. 3
Chad Morrison, CEO of Mountaineer Food Bank, and Laura Phillips, Mountaineer Food Bank team member, will present “Hunger in West Virginia: Understanding the Causes, Impacts and Solutions to Food Insecurity” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, via Zoom.
WVU Medicine East introduces first administrative residents
Rieley Snyder and Hannah Warden, West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration students, spent the summer enhancing their skills and gaining real-world experience as the inaugural administrative residents at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center (collectively known as WVU Medicine East) located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
STEPS to offer 'Coaching in Procedural Skills' training on Sept. 17
WV STEPS David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety is offering a free 'Coaching for Procedural Skills' training session on Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the STEPS Lab located on the third floor of the Health Sciences South.
Blood Drive planned for Sept. 19 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, Sept. 19, from noon to 6 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital for WVU employees and students.