Announcements
Former WV LEND trainee wins AUCD International Service Award
Former WV LEND trainee Mustafa Rfat recently received the AUCD International Service Award. He uses lived experience as a person with disability and a former refugee to help create more equitable policies and practices.
Call for Ideas: Mountaineers Go First—250 Years of Medical Innovation in West Virginia
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences is seeking knowledge and ideas to ensure broad representation of West Virginia’s leaders in medicine for a 2026-2027 exhibit.
Interested in learning about infectious diseases and how they are transmitted?
The School of Public Health is offering a new undergraduate-level course in the spring 2026 semester for any students interested in learning about infectious diseases and the role of public health in disease transmission and control.
Parking’s License Plate Recognition system continues implementation Jan. 1 with new vanity plate option
As part of the continued implementation of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology across WVU parking lots, the WVU Parking Management team now offers front vanity plates as an option for drivers who would like to back in or pull through parking spaces.
Operation Blue Sky announces several December events
West Virginia University’s Operation Blue Sky has two events scheduled in December for the Health Sciences community as the holidays and end of semester approach.
HSC Communications Guide Has Moved: Reminder to Update Your Bookmarks
The Health Sciences Communications Guide has a refreshed look and an updated url. All Health Sciences faculty and staff are encouraged to update their bookmarks to the new url to ensure continued access to this resource.
International Nursing Student Network to offer connections, resources for international students
The WVU School of Nursing is launching an International Nursing Student Network (INSN) to support the unique needs of the international nursing student population, such as connection with their peers and faculty members, as well as referral to on-campus and community resources.
FSAP Support Squad: Holiday Support Group
Faculty and staff are invited to join a drop-in support group hosted by the WVU Faculty Staff Assistance Program to discuss strategies for managing mental well-being during the holiday season.
Virtual Speaker Series: Understanding Sensory
Registration info about the December 16, 2025 Virtual Speaker Series featuring Dr. Amy Burt discussing sensory issues.
Students encouraged to apply for Nancy Sanders Memorial Student Global Travel Awards, deadline Dec. 14
Applications are now open for a travel grant offered by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Global Engagement Office (GEO), which provides funding for students to engage in various global health initiatives.