Announcements
FBI reports rise in cybercrimes against higher ed targets; employees must remain vigilant to protect WVU credentials
A recent FBI report on an uptick in cybercrimes in the higher education sector is a reminder to all employees that protecting University systems and data is a shared responsibility, and everyone has a role to play. While WVU has taken many steps to secure networks, computers and data, the threats are constantly changing, and faculty and staff must remain vigilant.
New director appointed to lead Public Health doctoral program, former director assumes new role with WV Prevention Research Center
Two longtime faculty members in the West Virginia University School of Public Health have assumed new administrative roles.
New director to advance diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for WVU Health Sciences
Dedicated to fostering a more inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff that extends across West Virginia University and beyond, Courtney Lanham has been named director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Health Sciences.
Brief internet outage scheduled for July 15
HSC Information Technology Services will complete maintenance on the HSC network on Friday, July 15, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.
WVU in the News: Rural Pride gatherings provide safe spaces for LGBTQ community
Amid the wave of legislation, LGBTQ people in rural communities already had significant barriers to adequate resources such as healthcare, according to one researcher.
Nominate faculty for excellence in simulation teaching
Nominations are now open for the annual David H. Wilks Award for Excellence in Simulation. Named in honor of the late Dr. David Wilks, the award acknowledges the dedication of faculty who set high standards in teaching and learning at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS).
Health Sciences clinical students invited to participate in stress reduction study
Clinical students from all WVU Health Sciences disciplines are invited to participate in the ForeST Study, a randomized controlled research study designed to determine if nature-based activities are feasible and effective in managing stress.
Easily report computer security and privacy incidents using new online form
Faculty, staff and students can now easily report computer security and privacy incidents, regardless of their college, campus or department, using a new Qualtrics form on the Health Sciences Center ITS website, its.hsc.wvu.edu, or at DefendYourData.wvu.edu.
WVU in the News: Pa. waited more than 2 years to test wells after finding nearby contamination. Now this neighborhood wants answers.
PFAS in such foams help suppress fire, but they have become a frequent source of contamination. In fact, airports and military defense facilities are the most common sources of PFAS pollution, said Dr. Ducatman, the PFAS researcher and a professor emeritus in public health at West Virginia University.
PhD candidate to continue study of diabetes treatment in the Mountain State through national grant
West Virginia University School of Public Health doctoral student Brenna Kirk will be furthering her research on self-advocacy and communication with providers for diabetes patients, particularly in rural areas of the United States like West Virginia.