Announcements
Mitchell and Quarrick named WVU Homecoming Royalty, Alumni awards presented
A celebration of past moments and the creation of new Homecoming memories culminated at West Virginia University today (Oct. 21) with the crowning of Romeo Mitchell Jr. and Olivia Quarrick as the 2023 Homecoming Royalty.
WVU in the News: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Dr. Lisa Costello, assistant professor at the WVU School of Medicine, provides information about COVID-19 vaccination for new parents.
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus sophomores participate in Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus hosted its Pledge Ceremony Oct. 3 at Church McKee Arts Center for sophomore students formally entering their nursing education.
Health Sciences & Technology Academy, Bridge Initiative at WVU partner to provide new opportunities for high school students
The Health Sciences & Technology Academy and Bridge Initiative for Science and Technology Policy, Leadership and Communications at West Virginia University are partnering to provide new experiential learning opportunities for high school students in West Virginia through a Network Challenge Grant from the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN).
WVU in the News: Health experts advise vaccination ahead of respiratory illness season
West Virginia University (WVU) health experts are encouraging everyone to practice prevention through vaccination as flu and RSV illness season approaches.
WVU joins BRAIN Center to advance technology for neurological disorders
West Virginia University will serve as the core clinical testing site within a consortium of top universities and industries to develop technologies designed to improve the care and rehabilitation of people with neurological disorders.
Children’s mental health professionals sought for survey
Therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, physicians, nurses and social service providers serving youth in West Virginia are encouraged to share their expertise on what is working and where gaps exist currently.
WVU Nursing Charleston Campus collects donations for Covenant House
As part of WVU Diversity Week 2023, the WVU School of Nursing Charleston Campus gathered donations for Covenant House, a Charleston-based organization aiming to eradicate homelessness, hunger and create well-being in the Greater Kanawha Valley.
WVU hosts Appalachian Translational Research Network’s Annual Summit
West Virginia University hosted the 13th Annual Summit of the Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) on October 5-6, 2023. The WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) was the primary sponsor of the event.
WVU in the News: Preparing for a triple-threat: Health experts urge caution, preparedness this flu season
As the weather in North Central West Virginia and across the state gets colder, health experts are pushing for residents to be prepared and take preventative measures against a trio of respiratory illnesses.