Announcements
IMMB students at WVU tackle real-world health challenges through summer research
From investigating stroke disparities to exploring cancer metastasis and developing future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, students in the Immunology and Medical Microbiology (IMMB) program at the West Virginia University School of Medicine are spending their summer contributing to impactful biomedical research.
Mother-turned-employee shares story about CED's impact on her son
Parent Network Specialist Bonnie Shannon shares her story about her son and the services he received from the WVU CED.
Student spotlight: Respiratory Therapy student Sydney Lyons
For Sydney Lyons, a senior in the WVU School of Medicine’s Respiratory Therapy program, WVU has always felt like home. The warmth of the people reminded her of her hometown of Dayton, Virginia.
18 WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships for study abroad programs
Eighteen West Virginia University students have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to travel abroad this summer without financial constraints.
AUCD adds new advocacy tool to help speak up for UCEDDs
The AUCD has launched a new advocacy tool to help spread the word about why it is vital to put funding for UCEDDs back into the federal budget.
From Golden Sands to Gold and Blue: Meet Michael T. Benson, 27th president of WVU
Michael T. Benson never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life—and leadership—has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed.
Beckley Campus hosts southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently hosted the southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy to rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders who are interested in a career in nursing.
Participants sought to evaluate impact of yoga on health, specifically for individuals with high blood pressure
To be eligible for the research study, participants must be adults aged 18-65, diagnosed with high blood pressure, not currently involved in an exercise or yoga program, and not pregnant.
Graziani awarded faculty promotion at WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently awarded Gina Graziani, DDS, a promotion to the rank of associate professor.
WVU in the News: New York Times Features Lung Cancer Screening Unit (LUCAS)
Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in the United States, claiming about 125,000 lives each year — more than breast, colorectal and cervical cancers combined. Though lung cancer screening by CT scan can be lifesaving and insurers are required to cover it, the test is a little-known option. Less than 20 percent of eligible people get screened, compared with the 70 to 80 percent who get mammograms, colonoscopies and Pap smears, federal data shows.