Announcements
WVU School of Nursing announces two new student ambassadors
The WVU School of Nursing proudly announces its newest Morgantown student ambassadors, Bella Botero and Ella Tingler. The SON Ambassador Program allows current students the opportunity to connect with prospective nursing students to share their insights and experiences.
Focus on well-being with the Health Sciences community during WVU Week of Purpose
West Virginia University’s second annual Week of Purpose will take place Monday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 29. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a variety of events and take this opportunity for self-exploration, learn a new perspective and engage with others as we continue this purposeful journey together.
WVU CED expands efforts to improve outcomes for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome
For the last five years, the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) has tested and implemented models of care to strengthen services for families with infants born exposed to substances in utero or diagnosed with NAS living in West Virginia.
Athletic Training alumnus discusses his work with the Savannah Bananas in latest episode of WVU podcast
On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at WVU and in his career!
Celebrate postdoctoral fellows for National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week
The Office of Research and Graduate Education will host a postdoc showcase and appreciation networking breakfast to celebrate WVU's postdoctoral fellows for National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week.
WVU awarded Million Hearts® funding to improve rural health outcomes
The leading cause of death in West Virginia is heart disease. To improve cardiovascular health in the Mountain State, the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and WVU Heart and Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure Program were selected for a Million Hearts® Health Equity Implementation $50,000 award from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD).
Student-written oath of professionalism recited at WVU dental school clinic induction ceremony
The American Dental Association’s document on Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct is a “written expression of the obligations arising from the implied contract between the dental profession and society.” It encompasses sections on patient autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice and veracity.
WVU Occupational Therapy program to host open house session for prospective students
Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Occupational Therapy programs are invited to meet faculty and current students at an open house event on Sunday, October 1 from 2-4 p.m. in room 1202 HSC-South.
Lynch honored with David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation
Dr. Joseph Lynch has been named the recipient of the 2023 David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation. Lynch is an assistant professor in the School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and director of pediatric simulation.
Grant allows WVU School of Public Health to launch career closet
The West Virginia University School of Public Health has been awarded a mini grant by Volunteer West Virginia to launch Broad Street Threads, a career closet for its students.