Announcements
VIDEO: WVU Student Health reminds students to prioritize health as fall semester begins
Student Health now operates by appointment only. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 304-285-7200.
WVU in the News: Early lead exposure could result in memory issues later in life
A new study has found that people who lived in areas with high levels of leaded gasoline emissions in the 1960s and ’70s are more likely to report memory problems today — a finding that researchers say could deepen our understanding of environmental risks tied to dementia.
WVU in the News: Surge in Lyme disease cases in West Virginia prompts health warnings
West Virginia has been experiencing a surge in Lyme disease cases over the past month. This concerning trend has led medical experts to remind residents to stay informed on how to avoid getting the disease.
WVU School of Dentistry debuts lecture series at WVDA annual meeting
Attendees at this year’s West Virginia Dental Association Annual Meeting were the first to benefit from a new lecture series presented by the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. The inaugural Dr. Jerry Bouquot Visiting Lecture Series for Dentistry took place at the organization’s gathering held at The Greenbrier in July.
Register for the Country Roads program fall open house
Registration info for the Country Roads program fall open house happening on November 20, 2025.
Immunology and medical microbiology student presents COVID-19 antibody research at WV-INBRE Symposium
Allison Kidd, a junior in the immunology and medical microbiology (IMMB) program and former Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) student, presented her research at the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence’s 23rd Annual Summer Research Symposium, held at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in Huntington, West Virginia.
Beckley Campus faculty, students attend State Fair to showcase nursing
Beckley Campus faculty and students attended the State Fair of West Virginia to represent the WVU School of Nursing and showcase nursing as a profession.
WVU nursing school graduate establishes scholarship for future nurses from Wood or Harrison Counties
From grade school through high school, one goal remained consistent for Sallie Mathews Romano: She wanted to become a nurse. And she did, graduating from the West Virginia University School of Nursing in 1973.
WVU Libraries and Health Sciences to host exhibit honoring Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz
WVU Art in the Libraries, in collaboration with the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, will open a new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz, a beloved WVU School of Pharmacy professor known for championing the arts as an essential part of health and wellness.
WVU Health Affairs white paper reveals digital tools driving recovery success in West Virginia
A recently published paper from CHESS Health, the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute, and the West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Behavioral Health highlights how digital health tools are improving recovery outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder across the state.