Announcements
STEPS Lead Simulation Education Specialist Rusty Doerr retirement party set for July 9
Join us on July 9 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the retirement of Russell “Rusty” Doerr, lead simulation education specialist, following more than 17 years of dedicated service in healthcare simulation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS).
Blood Drive planned for July 7 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, July 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students.
Long-time faculty member Davidov to depart School of Public Health
After nearly 20 years with West Virginia University, Danielle Davidov, Ph.D., School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences associate professor and Ph.D. program director for Social and Behavioral Sciences, has announced she will be leaving the University.
WVU Student Nurses’ Association passes women’s healthcare resolution during convention in Houston
A group of students from the WVU School of Nursing recently took their classroom knowledge to the national stage, successfully passing a resolution focused on postpartum health education at the National Student Nurses' Association convention in Houston.
Improve sleep, habits and confidence with Mindfulness
Whether you’re seeking better sleep, more effective habits or inspired confidence, the Mindfulness Summer Series invites you to breathe and reconnect with what matters most.
Research Office launches recruitment website for participants in research studies
The Research Office has launched a centralized website to support recruitment efforts for researchers conducting Institutional Review Board or IRB-approved studies that are actively seeking participants. This resource is designed to help increase visibility for ongoing research projects and connect researchers with potential participants across the University community and beyond. It is a replacement for the Survey Tuesday mailing previously managed by Strategic Communications and Marketing.
Petros to step down as dean of the School of Pharmacy
William Petros, Pharm.D., FCCP, Gates Wigner Dean of the WVU School of Pharmacy, announced his intention to retire and conclude his tenure as dean by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as the position is filled.
Internal job position opportunities now available
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center is promoting job positions for internal candidates.
Family Virtual Speaker Series: Foster Care and Disability
Registration info for the July 9, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar about foster care and disability.
Family Virtual Speaker Series: Foster Care and Disability
Registration info for the July 9, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar about foster care and disability.