Announcements
Newly matched residents begin training at WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed five newly matched residents to its Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs this month.
WVU Alumni Association welcomes new board members
Six West Virginia University alumni are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors following elections during the Association’s annual business meeting.
Dr. Matthew Hottle to chair WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus
Dr. Matthew Hottle, PhD, RN, has been selected to chair the Keyser Campus of the WVU School of Nursing, located at WVU Potomac State College. He brings nearly two decades of nursing experience to the role, as well as department chair experience from a local community college.
WVU exercise physiology prepares alum for future in medicine
Gracen Purkey, a WVU exercise physiology alum, used her undergraduate years on the Morgantown Campus to combine classroom learning, research, and clinical experience in preparation for a future in medicine. (WVU Photo/Davidson Chan)
WVU School of Medicine Health Professions faculty members assume new leadership roles
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Health Professions has announced three faculty leadership appointments that will help guide the school's academic and research priorities, while supporting continued excellence in student education.
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos: Substance Use
As part of a new Rural Health Initiative series, WVU School of Public Health is partnering with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to host a series of virtual discussions between investigators on rural health topics of mutual interest.
Ceremony recognizes teaching scholars’ achievements
School of Public Health Assistant Professor Anthony Peluso was among the graduates of the 2022–2024 and 2024–2026 Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program cohorts that were recognized for their achievements during Teaching Scholars Day June 22 at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.
WVU School of Medicine adds 261 new residents and fellows across more than 100 training programs
The West Virginia University School of Medicine will welcome 261 new resident and fellow physicians, dentists, clinical psychologists and researchers to its Graduate Medical Education programs July 1.
WVU School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing earns WVU Program of Excellence distinction
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the WVU School of Nursing has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence.
Junior Nursing Academy paves path toward career in nursing for local student
As a student at Fayetteville High School, Cheyenne Wright had the opportunity to attend the Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, where she was able to learn real-life nursing skills and participate in hands-on experiences. When it was time to apply to college, her decision was clear: She chose the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech, and is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.