Announcements
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.
WVU student entrepreneurs breathe new life into thrifted threads at Old School
West Virginia University undergraduates Shelby Cavender and Tyler Jeffries started small, collaborating to sell fashion finds on social media — WVU gear, graphic tees, sneakers and more.
Keyser Campus to offer nursing course for high school students this fall
This fall, the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus will offer NSG 100 as part of the High School ACCESS Early College Program, providing high school students the chance to explore nursing while earning college credit.
OLLI, WVU Committee of Retired Faculty host talk on hunger Sept. 3
Chad Morrison, CEO of Mountaineer Food Bank, and Laura Phillips, Mountaineer Food Bank team member, will present “Hunger in West Virginia: Understanding the Causes, Impacts and Solutions to Food Insecurity” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, via Zoom.
WVU Medicine East introduces first administrative residents
Rieley Snyder and Hannah Warden, West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration students, spent the summer enhancing their skills and gaining real-world experience as the inaugural administrative residents at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center (collectively known as WVU Medicine East) located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
Community Health Needs Assessment underway in Monongalia, Marion counties
What are the health challenges in Monongalia and Marion counties?
WVU in the News: Dr. Javier Cardenas discusses groundbreaking football safety initiative with Marion County Schools
Dr. Javier Cardenas talks about a new initiative with Marion County Schools aimed at making football safer.
WVU in the News: WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Riddell initiate groundbreaking football helmet program
A partnership between the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and football helmet manufacturer Riddell will use the best helmets available and a data tracking system to improve safety for middle and high school tackle football programs in Marion County.
WVU in the News: WVU expands Faith Community Nursing program
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation gave $41,000 to the WVU School of Nursing to expand their Faith Community Nursing program to the counties the foundation serves.