Announcements
WVU School of Nursing celebrates more than 200 graduates as part of the Class of 2023
The WVU School of Nursing celebrated a total of 220 graduates across three campuses and online as part of the Class of 2023.
WVU in the News: Staying healthy while saving
In MoneyGeek, Cindy Fitch answers questions about ways to eat healthier on a budget.
WVU in the News: West Virginia health officials discuss end of COVID Public Health Emergency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated their COVID-19 vaccination guidance, according to West Virginia COVID-19 Czar Dr. Clay Marsh. The agencies have “simplified” the recommended vaccine schedule, Marsh said in a video message played during one of Gov. Jim Justice’s recent administration briefings.
WVU in the News: Arriving at the new normal
According to Clay Marsh, West Virginia’s COVID-19 czar, current research shows that staying current with recommended vaccination reduces the risk of long COVID, as does taking the oral anti-viral paxlovid or the drug metformin, if one tests positive for COVID-19.
WVU in the News: 23 pandemic decisions that actually went right
Dr. Clay Marsh says Americans must carry forward lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WVU in the News: Access to new Alzheimer’s drugs might depend on where you live
Marc Haut talks with The Wall Street Journal about challenges for patients in rural areas seeking access to new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
WVU in the News: Health Sciences and Technology Academy program helps students prepare for college
The Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) is a four-year program offered throughout the state where high school students follow a special curriculum focusing on health, science, technology and math.
WVU in the News: WVU kicks off commencement weekend
For the first time since COVID-19, West Virginia University celebrates commencement weekend without restrictions. At 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the Canady Creative Arts Center, Public Health students walked the stage as the school’s 10th graduating class.
Residency program director to serve as webinar panelist, 'Disaster Response and Recovery: Analyzing the East Palestine Train Derailment'
Dr. Chris Martin will serve as a panelist on "Disaster Response and Recovery: A Webinar Analyzing the East Palestine Train Derailment" on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. EST.
Perseverance, purpose underscore WVU Commencement Weekend
Acclaimed for their perseverance and encouraged to live a life filled with purpose, nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates walked across the stage during 14 commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 12-14) to receive their diplomas as family and friends cheered.