Announcements
Gee highlights service, students and changes in higher education during WVU Board of Governors meeting
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee highlighted several programs spanning the WVU System focused on helping people in communities across the state with economic development, education, arts, health initiatives and more during the regular meeting of the Board of Governors Friday, Feb. 17.
WVU in the News: Is West Virginia’s air and water at risk due to Ohio train derailment?
Following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio nearly two weeks ago, West Virginians are wondering if they should be concerned about the toxic chemicals it was carrying. Mike McCawley, clinical associate professor with the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health was interviewed as an expert on how airborne chemicals impact public health health.
WVU in the News: First cohort at WVU School of Nursing's Bridgeport campus take nursing pledge
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted its first pledge ceremony on Feb. 15, officially welcoming the first cohort of 17 students into the study of nursing.
WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosts pledge ceremony for first cohort of students
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted its first pledge ceremony on Feb. 15, officially welcoming the first cohort of 17 students into the study of nursing.
New podcast series highlights disability-related stories and experiences
The WVU Center for Excellence Disabilities (CED) has launched a new podcast series that will allow a glimpse into the stories, experiences and challenges of living with a disability in West Virginia.
WVU dental students will present at oral medicine conference
For the second year in a row, two WVU School of Dentistry students will attend and present at a national oral medicine meeting.
WVU in the News: Biden promise to crack down on fentanyl trafficking divides experts
Erin Winstanley talks with The Guardian about President Joe Biden’s promise to crack down on fentanyl trafficking.
Relay for Life of Mon County and WVU looking for volunteers to help raise money for American Cancer Society
The Relay for Life of Mon County and West Virginia University is looking for community members to create teams and volunteer for its annual event on Friday, April 14, from 6 p.m. – midnight at the WVU Shell Building located at 1501 University Avenue in Morgantown.
WVU School of Medicine plans to launch new respiratory therapy program
Respiratory therapists are in high demand, and the West Virginia University School of Medicine is planning to launch a new respiratory therapy bachelor’s degree program in an effort to not only give students career options but also support and grow critical respiratory services throughout West Virginia and beyond.
WVU School of Nursing Donor Tailgate event welcomes donors, nursing students
Sponsored by WVU Corporate Relations, a WVU School of Nursing Donor Tailgate event was held Jan. 28 prior to the WVU game versus Auburn.