Announcements
WVU School of Public Health leadership updates
Dr. Clay Marsh, WVU Health Sciences chancellor and executive dean, has asked Sarah C. Woodrum, DrPH, to serve as dean for the WVU School of Public Health, effective April 8.
WVU Dental Hygiene student makes impact on oral cancer awareness
After volunteering at an oral cancer screening event, West Virginia University student Abbie Ash discovered the importance of early detection — sparking her passion for helping others through education and advocacy.
WVU in the News: Raleigh County Commission on Aging addresses balanced caregiving with personal well-being
The Raleigh County Commission on Aging and Hospice of Southern West Virginia got together for their 13th annual Compassionate Caregiver Conference.
Primary care providers invited to participate in research study
The School of Public Health and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is inviting primary care providers to be a part of a research study focused on pancreatic cancer in Appalachia.
WVU School of Dentistry announces student research award winners
Three teams of students were awarded for their work following the annual West Virginia University School of Dentistry research competition on April 3.
WVU Nursing student aids in life-saving assistance for friend on campus
A WVU School of Nursing student recently provided life-saving assistance for his friend who unexpectedly collapsed while on campus.
WBOY and Homefinder’s Plus announce 2025 Remarkable Woman of West Virginia
Colleen Kroll, a family nurse practitioner in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at WVU Medicine and a clinical instructor at the WVU School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 Remarkable Woman of West Virginia.
NOTICE: Brief water disruption at Health Sciences April 2
At approximately 2:15 p.m. today, HSC Facilities experienced a brief water disruption after a construction crew working for WVU Medicine on Van Voorhis Road damaged a water main. As a result, several WVU buildings, including the Health Sciences Center, reported low water pressure.
IPE to host “Art at the Pylons” event celebrating creativity and wellness
The Art Therapy and Music Therapy programs at West Virginia University invite students, faculty and staff to take a creative break and explore the healing power of the arts during Art at the Pylons, taking place on Tues. April 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WVU School of Nursing to host to free one-day camp for high schoolers interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing will be hosting its third annual Day Camp on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for high school students who are interested in exploring nursing as a career.