Announcements
WVU athletic trainer offers tips for avoiding exertional heat stroke
When temperatures are climbing, a West Virginia University assistant professor of athletic training says taking precautions like limiting physical activity outdoors — including exercise and lawn work — to early mornings or evenings could be lifesaving.
WVU adopts formal guidance around responsible use of AI in administrative operations
The University has adopted formal guidelines for faculty, staff and students to help ensure that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are responsibly integrated into administrative operations.
Pride Month fundraiser for LGBTQ+ Center underway
The WVU LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating June Pride Month with a fundraiser.
SOLE will be unavailable Sunday for important system updates
SOLE and SOLE-related applications will be briefly unavailable between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, for important maintenance.
WVU In The News: 'Every one of us is at risk': How to protect against the health risks that accompany extreme heat
As the hottest stretch of weather since July 2020 looks to hit the Pittsburgh region this week — Tuesday’s forecast is close to 100 degrees — experts warn that such extreme heat poses numerous health complications, especially for vulnerable groups.
WVU In The News: Manchin announces $4 million to go towards healthcare services and vision research
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Senator Joe Manchin recently announced a total of $4,056,828 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for healthcare and medical research in West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Heat wave — no let up until next week
Tim Nurkiewicz, professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from The Dominion Post about the heat wave across the region.
Expect to see a new login screen when you use HSC VPN, starting Monday, June 24
Health Sciences Center employees who use the HSC Virtual Private Network (VPN) will notice some minor changes the first time they launch the service after 9 a.m. Monday, June 24.
Graduate Medical Education welcomes the 2024 cohort of trainees
West Virginia University School of Medicine’s newest class of 236 resident and fellow physicians, dentists and clinical psychologists will begin training in the Graduate Medical Education program at the Morgantown, Parkersburg and Harpers Ferry campuses. The majority will be starting clinical work the first week of July.
WVU CED launches new parent education and support group for families on wait lists for autism evaluations or services
New Mind the Gap: Parent Education and Support Group offers guidance and support for families who have a child on wait lists for autism evaluations or services. In-person meetings happen the first Wednesday of each month beginning in August at the WVU CED in Morgantown. Virtual option available.