Announcements
New Compassionate Care podcast seeks hopeful stories about relationships between parents and healthcare professionals
The new Compassionate Care podcast is seeking stories that showcase meaningful relationships between parents/caregivers of medically complex children and healthcare professionals.
Nursing seniors strengthen emergency skills in tornado disaster simulation
In an immersive learning experience, Dr. Kasey Beckman-Sirk led WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus seniors in a tornado disaster simulation as part of the NSG 411: Nursing in Complex Community Systems course.
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 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.
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.
5 students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction
West Virginia University has named Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith and Dakota Swiger the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.