Announcements
Four faculty present at National League for Nursing Research Conference
Four members of the WVU School of Nursing faculty recently presented at the National League for Nursing Research Conference held in Washington, D.C., including Amanda Edwards, Dr. Stacy Huber, Dr. Tina Antill Keener and Tonya Thompson.
WVU in the News: New doctors prepare to tackle rural healthcare shortage
Nearly two-thirds of areas with a shortage of primary health care professionals are in rural communities. For decades, federal programs have offered incentives to try to correct the problem, with limited success.
WVU offers free speech, language and reading camps this summer for area youths
The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the West Virginia University School of Medicine will be offering three separate summer camps to help school-aged children with speech, language and reading.
Public Health honors seven employees with Values Coins
Seven West Virginia University School of Public Health employees were recognized with 2022 and 2023 WVU Values Coins for their commitment to fulfilling the core Mountaineer values of Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability and Appreciation.
Dental hygiene graduate honored by dental school alumni
Karen Avey has been a practicing dental hygienist for 39 years. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1984 from West Virginia University School of Dentistry and began practicing clinical dental hygiene.
Dental school alumni association recognizes Dr. Susan K. Morgan
Dr. Susan K. Morgan holds three degrees from West Virginia University and has utilized all three throughout her professional career.
Longest serving staff member honored by dental school alumni association
It’s with great pride and pleasure that Alumni Assocation president Dr. Kerri Simpson introduced Mrs. Karen Soccorsi as the recipient of the 2023 WVU School of Dentistry Alumni Association’s Alumni Achievement Award.
First DNP Nurse Anesthetist graduates pass certification exam, obtain employment
After graduating in December 2022, all 15 graduates in the first cohort of the DNP Nurse Anesthetist program have passed their National Certification Examination (NCE) and obtained employment.
WVU Nursing students support Community Health Expo
Several members of the WVU Student Nurses’ Association participated April 16 in the second annual Community Health Expo, which offered individuals of all ages an opportunity to receive health screenings, education and more.
National pharmacy leadership society names lifetime achievement award in honor of WVU professor
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy professor and administrator Dr. Mary Euler has dedicated her career to pharmacy education. Now her legacy has been further cemented by a prestigious award in her honor.