Announcements
WVU provides free oral cancer screenings at community health fair
Members of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently participated in a local community health fair, helping fulfill the school’s mission to improve the oral health of West Virginians.
Rural Track students have received positivity and encouragement for over a decade due to the efforts of Heather Hanks
When it comes to the student learning experience, the small things matter. Amid classes, examinations, rotations and extensive studying, a friendly face and words of encouragement can significantly impact a busy student.
WVU outlines winter weather policies for faculty, staff and students
With the potential for winter-like weather in the forecast, campus community members are reminded of the University’s procedures for inclement weather conditions. Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who work in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
WVU School of Public Health students experience hands-on learning in underground mine
Following an underground mine tour, students from West Virginia University gained a new understanding of the public health industry and felt inspired for their future careers.
WVU dental practitioner shares expertise during TMJ Awareness Month
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month is observed in November to bring attention to TMJ disorders that affect the health and well-being of millions of individuals.
WVU School of Nursing PhD student and Jonas Scholar receives first place in APP poster contest
Robin Elkins, a WVU School of Nursing PhD student and a 2024-2025 Jonas Scholar, has received first place in the Advanced Practice Professionals (APP) poster contest for her “Transcendence to a Better Life” research poster.
WVU alum’s $200K planned gift supports School of Pharmacy scholarship
A recently disclosed $200,000 planned gift from a West Virginia University School of Pharmacy alumnus will boost future scholarship opportunities for students.
Reminder: Register for third set of informational sessions on new Research Administration portal
Members of the University research community are encouraged to sign up for Set 3 of Bits & Bytes, a series of informational sessions about the new WVU Research Administration Portal.
Contribute to food drive competition through Friday
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education is hosting a food drive competition through Nov. 22 to benefit families in need.
WVU awarded $12.6M for renovations to enhance dental education, patient care in West Virginia
Construction is set to start in the new year on an extensive West Virginia University School of Dentistry expansion and renovation project being supported, in part, by a $12.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.