Announcements
Virtual Speaker Series: WVU Country Roads program
Registration info for the November 12, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series session featuring Kayla Richard, program manager for the WVU Country Roads program.
Digital signage update for Health Sciences
In early 2026, the University initiated a major change to the WVU Digital Signage platform. The previous InfoStations digital signage network is being phased out and replaced by an easy-to-use, cloud-based content management solution.
American Society of Anesthesiologists honors Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the specialty as an accomplished anesthesiologist, educator, researcher and advocate with a career spanning 60 years. The award is the highest honor ASA bestows and is presented annually to a member who has transformed the specialty of anesthesiology.
Call for posters 2026 Excellence in Education: Teaching Faculty Symposium
We invite teaching faculty to submit a poster idea for the Nov. 4 Excellence in Education: Teaching Faculty Symposium, a celebration of the incredible work happening in our learning spaces.
New Health Systems Management minor gives WVU students a pathway into healthcare leadership
West Virginia University students interested in the business, leadership, and operational aspects of healthcare now have a new way to expand their education through the Health Systems Management minor offered by the WVU School of Public Health.
Nursing faculty receives Service Award at WVU Tech
The Service Award recognizes a faculty member who has served the university over committee work, departmental service, and service to one’s discipline or profession. This year’s recipient is Mindy Harris, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor in Nursing on the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus.
BeWell to Host "Don't Ghost Your Mental Health" Wellness Event Oct. 30
Join BeWell for a wellness event titled "Don't Ghost Your Mental Health on Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Bancos to present Oct. 30
Irina Bancos, MD, MSc, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, will present at the WVU School of Medicine Medicine Grand Rounds.
Music in the Pylons to be held October 26
West Virginia University’s Operation Blue Sky will present Music in the Pylons on October 26, 2026, at 12 p.m. The WVU Graduate Wind Quintet will perform with Jackson Thee on flute, Joel Panas playing Clarinet, Chase Kennedy on oboe, Kyle Jones on french horn, and Madi Cardenas playing bassoon. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of music.
Faculty Practice Feature: Megan Boyle
At the WVU School of Nursing, we define faculty practice as direct patient care and other professional nursing services provided by nursing faculty, through formal relationships with individuals, communities, and other entities, as part of the assigned workload duties.