Announcements
WVU in the News: Tick-borne illnesses growing, bringing new disease threats, say WVU experts
Two West Virginia University experts warn that ticks are more prevalent than ever, and as encounters with humans increase, so do risks for contracting diseases like Lyme and alpha-gal syndrome.
WVU in the News: Healthcare workers under 65 must be vaccinated against Covid
The discussion around health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s changes to Covid vaccine recommendations have focused on two things: the exclusion of pregnant women and infants, and the restrictions on anyone under 65 without an underlying condition getting the vaccine.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Children’s gets $28 million gift and new name
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital has received a $28 million gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader that will change the name of the institution.
WVU School of Medicine and School of Public Health offer two new accelerated pathways
The West Virginia University School of Medicine and the School of Public Health are partnering to launch two accelerated pathways that enable students to earn both an undergraduate degree from the School of Medicine and a graduate degree from the School of Public Health in just five years.
20 years later, MUSHROOM continues to give back to the community
Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown (MUSHROOM) is a student-led organization at West Virginia University that brings together students who are passionate about serving their community. While the organization is rooted in health sciences, its mission extends beyond the textbooks and clinical training. Open to all WVU students, MUSHROOM offers a way to step outside the classroom and into the community, gaining real world experience while giving back to the community they call home.
Tom Golisano makes transformational gift to WVU Medicine Children’s
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital received an extraordinary boost today through a $28 million unrestricted gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader whose vision and generosity have transformed communities and institutions across the United States. The gift was presented earlier today (Oct. 28) by Mr. Golisano to a delegation of WVU Medicine senior leaders at the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in Brighton, New York. To commemorate this historic moment and honor Mr. Golisano’s legacy, WVU Medicine Children’s will now be known as WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.
School of Public Health Administrative Grand Rounds: Healthcare leadership in the digital age
WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled “Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution” on Friday, November 21, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.
Faculty and staff invited to take WVU's modernization survey
West Virginia University is reimagining business as usual with the WVU Modernization Program, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lay the foundations for a more connected, efficient, and future-ready university.
WVU Cyber hosts Mountain State Cyber Summit
West Virginia University Cyber is hosting the Mountain State Cyber Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Morgantown Marriott.
WVU to celebrate Appalachian traditions during 78th annual Mountaineer Week
The 78th annual Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday (Nov. 3) and continues through Sunday, Nov. 9. During the week, students, faculty, staff and visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, music, storytelling, food and crafts from the Appalachian region.