Announcements
WVU in the News: Neurosurgeon works to slow Alzheimer's progression, treat addiction with cutting-edge technology
Two segments on “60 Minutes” focus on a cutting-edge approach to brain surgery — with no cutting — being developed at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
WVU in the News: First at 4 Forum: Dr. Stephen Pachuta
Dr. Stephen Pachuta, dean of the WVU School of Dentistry, talks with WDTV-TV about oral health care needs in West Virginia.
Kimberly Colebank joins WVU School of Nursing as development director
The WVU School of Nursing welcomes Kimberly Colebank as its new development director.
Beckley nursing student focuses on middle school mental health for capstone project
Jessica Cresong, a WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus senior, recently taught mental health coping skills to local fifth grade students as part of her capstone project.
Opportunities to enhance well-being offered across campus
As we welcome in the new year, many people take time to reflect on past achievements and create goals for the months ahead. During this time, it’s important to establish ways of prioritizing and checking on our well-being as we work toward these goals.
School of Dentistry seeking participants for survey on tobacco and vape use
The WVU School of Dentistry is seeking students to participate in a research project to discover the prevalence of tobacco product use, including e-cigarettes, among the WVU student population.
WVU advances in neuroscience to be featured on ‘60 Minutes’
As a modern land-grant R1 university, one way that West Virginia University fulfills its purpose is through meaningful research that offers better health and greater prosperity for our state and beyond. We are transforming health care through innovation — and the nation is taking notice.
Defend Your Data: Be wary of phone, email and fake job scams as new semester begins
Cybercriminals see the start of a new semester as an opportunity, so remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If a message you receive by phone or email demands urgency, do the opposite and slow down. Here are some additional tips from Information Technology Services.
WVU in the News: Nearly 1 in 10 teens globally have used ‘budget Ozempic’ laxatives and other risky weight loss products, per study
Dr. Treah Haggarty of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to reporting from STAT News about weight loss products.
WVU in the News: WV makes a $50M commitment to WVU Cancer Institute
Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, executive chair and director of WVU Cancer Institute and faculty in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from WDTV about the Institute's investments in cancer care and research.