Announcements
Record number of WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
A record number of West Virginia University students have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to participate in transformative study abroad programs.Twenty undergraduate students received the competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department to travel abroad without financial constraints.
NHLBI director presenting "Place Matters in Advancing Scientific Discovery for Public Health Impact" on July 11
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute along with West Virginia University Health Sciences is hosting Dr. Gary H Gibbons, director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), for a special seminar on July 11.
Study abroad trip in London allows nursing students to experience another culture
Nine WVU School of Nursing students recently traveled to London as part of a study abroad trip to learn more about Britain’s healthcare system and to experience a new culture.
RUSH program inspires interest in rural healthcare for nursing student
As a WVU School of Nursing student, O’Neal learned about Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare (RUSH), an experience designed to provide participants with insight into what it is like to practice a health profession in rural West Virginia.
Eggleston selected for prestigious fellowship in academic medicine leadership
West Virginia University Health Sciences Associate Vice President for Community Health Innovation Emma Morton-Eggleston, M.D., has been named a fellow in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® Program for Women at Drexel University College of Medicine.
WVU in the News: WVU Researchers Find Burnout Among Faith Leaders
In a recent study, WVU researchers looked at burnout among community faith leaders. Appalachia Health News Reporter, Emily Rice, sat down with Angel Smothers, associate dean for community engagement, and clinical associate professor at the WVU School of Nursing, to discuss the study’s findings.
WVU in the News: Maternal outcomes at rural hospitals hinge on delivery volume
Dr. Shon Rowan talks with MedPage Today about maternal outcome research highlighting the need for more training and support in rural hospitals that handle fewer baby deliveries.
WVU in the News: New data on disparities in Medicaid access to opioid addiction treatment
Dr. Patrick Marshalek contributes to reporting from STAT on a new study looking at disparities in access to opioid addiction treatment among patients on Medicaid.
WVU in the News: Precision Neuroscience conducts its first clinical study to map human brain signals
CNBC details first-of-its-kind neural implant work from Dr. Peter Konrad and a team at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, a step forward in the development of technology that allows brain signals to control external devices.
WVU School of Pharmacy alumni return to the place they belong
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and its Alumni Association celebrated Alumni Day 2023 on Saturday, June 3. The annual event is an opportunity for former classmates from all years to return to Morgantown for a reunion dinner, awards ceremony, continuing education and other activities.