Announcements
Office of Community Engagement welcomes AmeriCorp VISTA member Zack Hostutler
The WVU School of Nursing Office of Community Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Zack Hostutler as its newest AmeriCorps VISTA member. Hostutler will serve a one-year term focused on building capacity for community-engaged projects in partnership with the WVU School of Nursing.
WVU School of Nursing ranks as No. 1 nursing school in West Virginia for 2026
The WVU School of Nursing has secured three of the top five best nursing school rankings in West Virginia for 2026 from RegisteredNursing.org for its three campuses offering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The Morgantown location received the No. 1 ranking, followed directly by the school’s Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech. The Keyser Campus, located at WVU Potomac State College, received the No. 5 ranking.
Dr. Susan Newfield recognized for 35 years at WVU School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is recognizing Dr. Susan Newfield, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, for her 35-year tenure in nursing education at West Virginia University. Newfield, Associate Professor, Emerita, began her career with the WVU School of Nursing in January 1990 to pursue her intellectual curiosity.
WVU offers intensive Simulation Certificate Program with Continuing Education credits available
West Virginia University will offer a three-day Simulation Certificate Program, October 8-10, 2025, at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Interested participants can discover more information and register on the program's conference site. Continuing Education credits are offered through WVU's Office of Continuing Medical Education.
Journal of Dental Hygiene publishes article authored by WVU faculty
A team of faculty members in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently authored an article focused on addressing tobacco use disorder.
Dentistry students receive white coats, begin patient care at WVU
Students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Class of 2027 received their white coats during the annual Clinic Induction Ceremony held Friday, Sept. 5, at the Health Sciences Center.
WVU in the News: Experts weigh-in on vaccinations, exemptions as legal arguments advance
As several cases related to vaccine exemptions—cases involving religious exemptions—are moving through the courts in Raleigh, Gilmer and Berkeley counties, two medical experts, one retired with pre-vaccine experience and another aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, are weighing in.
WVU in the News: Faith Community Nursing expands
The WVU School of Nursing's Faith Community Nursing initiative has expanded to new counties recently. Recent coverage from media outlets include: West Virginia Daily News, WOWK, WOAY, My Buckhannon and The Herald-Dispatch.
Davis named chair of Occupational Therapy at the WVU School of Medicine
Diana Davis, Ph.D., MA, OTR/L has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Division of Occupational Therapy, effective August 15, 2025.
Beckley Campus hosts Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program to support incoming freshman interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus invited incoming WVU Tech freshmen interested in nursing to join a Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program for three days of hands-on learning, campus connection, and professional exposure that will help them start their educational journey with confidence.