Announcements
New position control procedures announced, effective Feb. 23
Updates to the Health Sciences position control process have recently taken effect, and those tasked with hiring and requesting positions can review the full guidelines on the Hub.
Elevator construction details for WVU Health Sciences beginning March 2
Starting on Monday, March 2, elevator renovations will begin in both the North and South towers of the Health Sciences Center. Plans have been developed to minimize disruption, but some inconvenience cannot be avoided. Students, faculty and staff are advised to use the stairs as much as possible to minimize impacts on functioning elevators.
Planned electrical outage in HSC North -- Feb. 28 and March 1
On Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 there will be a partial electrical outage in select areas on the 1st floor of Health Sciences Center North.
Blood Drive planned for March 10 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, March 10 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
WVU School of Pharmacy to welcome home alumna and nationally recognized medication safety expert for Annual Louis A. Luzzi Lectureship
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy will host alumna and nationally recognized medication safety leader Jenna Merandi, PharmD, MS, CPPS, as part of the Annual Louis A. Luzzi Lectureship Series and Dean’s Hour on Friday, February 27.
Undergraduate GEF and Honors course to be offered in Fall 2026: Social Determinants of Health (PUBH 202)
WVU School of Public Health will offer PUBH 202: Social Determinants of Health for the Fall 2026 semester. The 3-credit course is available to undergraduate students interested in learning more about the social factors or determinants that impact health.
Undergraduate GEF and Honors course for Fall 2026: Introduction to Public and Community Health (PUBH 101)
WVU School of Public Health will offer a 3-credit course, PUBH 101: Introduction to Public and Community Health, for undergraduate students interested in learning more about public and community health. The course is available for the Fall 2026 semester.
Register now for SOLE Course certification and Site Administrator training
Faculty and those who want to learn more about teaching in the SOLE system are encouraged to register for the Course and Site Administrators training opportunities offered throughout March by Information Technology Services.
Elevator repairs to begin March 1 at Health Sciences
Ongoing repairs and updates to elevators on the north and south sides of the Health Sciences building will begin on March 1 and are expected to be completed by December.
Cancer-focused graduate student funding opportunities for 2026
The WVU Cancer Institute is pleased to release the 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunities for students nearing the end of their studies.