Announcements
Showcase your WVU programs at State Fair of West Virginia
WVU Extension and the University will once again collaborate to bring the gold and blue spirit to the Greenbrier Valley at the State Fair of West Virginia from Aug. 13-22 in Fairlea.
SOLE Spotlight: Build an Accessible Course Structure
Faculty should begin reviewing the structure of their course documents, slides, tables and equations as WVU prepares courses and digital materials for updated ADA Title II digital accessibility expectations. Clear structure helps all students navigate content and helps assistive technologies accurately read materials. A good place to begin is the syllabus, followed by the materials students use most often in SOLE.
WVU in the News: Vision Without Borders: WVU Eye Institute provides care in Ghana
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -The WVU Eye Institute has taken eye care cross continental.
WVU Neuroradiology Showcases Strong Academic Presence at ASNR Annual Meeting
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neuroradiology had an outstanding presence at the annual meeting of the American Society of Neuroradiology with contributions from trainees and faculty highlighting clinical, educational and research excellence within the division. Radiology resident Ahmed Farhat, M.D., presented a rare and educational case of aceruloplasminemia, and clinical fellow Justin Addicks, M.D., delivered an oral scientific abstract presentation evaluating outcomes following fluoroscopically guided lumbar puncture in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy. WVU Neuroradiology faculty also served as invited speakers and educational faculty during the meeting. Director of Pediatric Neuroimaging Jarunee Intrapiromkul, M.D., presented on reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, and Vice Chair of Clinical Research and Medical Director of Informatics Dhairya A. Lakhani, M.D., presented preliminary findings from a multi-institutional international consortium study focused on intravascular large B-cell lymphoma. The meeting highlighted WVU Neuroradiology’s continued commitment to education, innovation, collaborative research and national leadership within the field of neuroradiology.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Department to present quarterly report
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, May 27, will feature a presentation of the Department's quarterly report.
Neal Museum opens exhibit honoring female physician at WV Hospital for the Insane
The temporary exhibit, “Lorilla F. Bullard: Female Physician at the WV Hospital for the Insane,” is now open at the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
Martinez speaks at GlycoRNA and Cell Surface RNA Biology Symposium
Ivan Martinez, Ph.D., an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology, was a speaker at the 1st Annual GlycoRNA and Cell Surface RNA Biology Symposium at The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Proposed Revisions to School of Medicine Promotion and Tenure Guidelines – Faculty Review and Comment Period
The West Virginia University School of Medicine is requesting faculty review and comment on proposed revisions to the School of Medicine Promotion and Tenure Guidelines. The proposed revisions include updates related to:
School of Medicine announces faculty promotions for 2026
The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced the faculty promotions for 2026. A total of 91 faculty members from 31 departments across the School of Medicine’s three campuses were awarded associate professor or professor status. See the full list of awarded faculty below:
Reminder: HSC Shuttle service unavailable Monday, May 25
The Health Sciences shuttle that runs between HSC and the Innovation Center will not be operating on Monday, May 25, as the University is closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, May 26.