Announcements
WVU in the News: West Virginia officials discuss tax credits, COVID, projects at briefing
EG.5 appears to be more evasive and tricks the immune system despite previous vaccinations or being infected with COVID in the past, Dr. Clay Marsh said in a taped segment during Gov. Jim Justice’s weekly press briefing.
Two-time WVU Nursing graduate featured in The Summit Ahead podcast
Brenna Lansden, a two-time WVU School of Nursing graduate, recently spoke with the West Virginia University Graduate Admissions' podcast, "The Summit Ahead." She shares how she transitioned from public relations into the fast-track nursing program, and later became a family nurse practitioner in effort to give back to Appalachia.
Hodder among team unraveling the mystery around long COVID symptoms
More than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people are still dealing with the lingering effects of long COVID which leaves some COVID-infected people with a range of chronic symptoms.
WVU in the News: COVID-19 numbers rising, new variant, new vaccine
West Virginia University Chief Health Officer Dr. Clay Marsh said that the variant EG.5 is now the most common form of COVID-19 in the nation and on the upswing in West Virginia. In a Wednesday media briefing with Gov. Jim Justice, Marsh said the variant is not more severe, but more evasive to the immune system.
Behind Aroma Success Show: Dr. Marnie Reven
The Aroma Success Show recently featured WVU School of Nursing's Dr. Marian "Marnie" Reven as a guest speaker to discuss her aromatherapy research.
Longtime Charleston Campus vice president and dean to retire
After more than 49 years with West Virginia University, John C. Linton, Ph.D., WVU Health Sciences Associate Vice President and Dean of the School of Medicine’s Charleston Campus will retire effective Sept. 1, exactly 50 years to the day of his joining the WVU faculty as an assistant professor.
WVU in the News: Kindergarten vaccination rates declined nationally, but are higher in WV
Dr. Lisa Costello discusses childhood immunizations for a West Virginia Watch article.
Engaging Students with iClicker
Learn about WVU's enterprise student response system in this virtual session Aug. 18.
STEPS to provide training during Healthcare Simulation Week, Sept. 18-22
The West Virginia University David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will host Healthcare Simulation Week Monday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 22.
Dental hygiene alumna recognized with best of show ribbon at WV state fair
Margaret Epperly developed a passion for photography shortly after attending West Virginia University School of Dentistry as a dental hygiene student.