Announcements
HSC BeWell ice cream social and recreation day to be held June 16
The BeWell Ice Cream Social and Recreation Day will be held on June 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Health Sciences Center Pylons. WVU Medicine and HSC faculty, staff and students are invited to an afternoon of ice cream, outdoor recreation and wellness-focused activities- including yard games and volleyball.
Cisco Phone service, including Jabber, will be discontinued at the end of summer
The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final three months. The University’s Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer.
WVU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute promotes learning and connection after retirement
After retiring, Morgantown residents Byron and Carolyn Nelson found themselves searching for something many retirees often miss: connection, purpose and continued intellectual engagement. Encouraged by friends, the couple joined the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at West Virginia University and quickly discovered a community that offered all three.
WVU researchers seek participants for study examining CBD and driving performance
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.
New members inducted into WVU chapter of dental hygiene honor society
The Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha recently inducted its newest members from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Class of 2026.
Blood Drive planned for June 23 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, June 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
WVU Libraries shares new updates
WVU Libraries has updated the Clinical Ophthalmic eBooks Collection from the American Academy of Ophthalmology to the 2025-2026 set.
Faculty Staff Assistance Program to host an open house on June 18
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program invites all partners and friends to an open house to celebrate their new office space on Thursday, June 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at One Waterfront Place, Suite 2401-2500 in Morgantown.
Online graduates reflect on the journey leading up to Commencement 2026
For many graduates from WVU’s online programs, attending the 2026 commencement signifies the culmination of years of balancing classes, full-time work, and real-life responsibilities.
SOLE Spotlight: Build an Accessible Course Structure
Faculty should begin reviewing the structure of their course documents, slides, tables and equations as WVU prepares courses and digital materials for updated ADA Title II digital accessibility expectations. Clear structure helps all students navigate content and helps assistive technologies accurately read materials. A good place to begin is the syllabus, followed by the materials students use most often in SOLE.