Announcements
Going strong, WVU ends fiscal year on solid financial footing, bolstered by exemplary academics and athletics
With a focus on investments in the future of West Virginia University, the Board of Governors approved a $1.3 billion operating budget for the coming fiscal year during a Friday meeting (June 19) that opened with the announcement of a first-of-its-kind research partnership with Johns Hopkins University and a celebration of the historic College World Series run for the WVU baseball team.
Johns Hopkins and WVU launch research partnership to advance joint solutions for shared challenges
Tapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.
WVU School of Nursing service efforts reach thousands across West Virginia
From rural churches to community clinics and local outreach programs, students and faculty from the WVU School of Nursing continued to expand access to care across West Virginia last year, reaching tens of thousands of residents through service and education.
Petros to step down as dean of the School of Pharmacy
William Petros, Pharm.D., FCCP, Gates Wigner Dean of the WVU School of Pharmacy, announced his intention to retire and conclude his tenure as dean by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as the position is filled.
WVU Communication Sciences and Disorders hosts white coat ceremony
The West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders celebrated 15 Doctor of Audiology students and 44 Master of Speech-Language Pathology students during the traditional white coat ceremony.
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program to hold virtual open house
Students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master’s degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on July 8 at noon via Zoom.
Schmidt named Chair of Surgery for the WVU School of Medicine
Following a national search, Carl R. Schmidt, MD, FACS, professor of surgery, has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Surgery, effective July 1.
Meigh named interim chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at WVU School of Medicine
Kimberly Meigh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, will serve as the interim chair of the WVU School of Medicine Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, effective July 1.
WVU study shows pregnant women who sit less and move more have fewer adverse outcomes
A study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even light activity in their daily routines.
WVU nurse anesthetist student helps with education, implementation of smoke evacuation to improve OR conditions for providers, patients
Andrea Drayer, a senior Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist student at the West Virginia University School of Nursing, has helped educate and track the implementation of a medical device that will improve working conditions for providers, patients, and staff at WVU Hospitals – J.W. Ruby Memorial.