Announcements
Canceled: September Music in the Pylons
Update: This event has been canceled. Stay tuned to Health Sciences' communications and social channels to learn about future events.
WVU president marks shift to new era in State of the University address
President Michael T. Benson shared his plans to lead West Virginia University into its next bold era during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute to host rural cardiovascular health symposium
The West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute will host the WVU Rural Cardiovascular Health Symposium Oct. 1-2 in Morgantown, bringing together healthcare professionals and community leaders to address challenges in cardiovascular care in rural communities.
SPH Happenings: September 14, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
WVU honors past, prepares for future with education, infrastructure investments
West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, professor of history in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, opened the Board of Governors meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by reflecting on Patriot Day — the National Day of Service and Remembrance — following a moment of silence called for by Board Chair Robert “Rusty” Hutson Jr.
OLLI at WVU hosts "Residents Aware Network for Intelligent Assistance: Enabling Your Home to Become the Frontline Caregiver" on Sept. 17
OLLI at WVU will host the 20th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. This year's lecture, "Residents Aware Network for Intelligent Assistance (RANIA): Enabling Your Home to Become the Frontline Caregiver," will be delivered by Y. V. Ramana Reddy, PhD.
Move from Qualtrics Legacy Results-Reports to Results Dashboards
On Sept. 30, Qualtrics is retiring Legacy Results-Reports and moving to Results Dashboards. If you use Legacy Results-Reports, you’ll need to move to Results Dashboards before the Sept. 30 deadline to avoid disruptions.
WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide
Building on the foundational success of West Virginia’s premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.
WVU researchers seek participants for study examining CBD and driving performance
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.
WVU Occupational Therapy Programs to host virtual information session
The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at a virtual information session on September 22 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.