Announcements
Reminder: Don’t approve a Duo push unless you initiated it
Never approve a Duo Mobile push on your phone that you didn’t initiate. If you aren’t actively trying to log into a WVU system, the prompt may mean that someone else is trying to hijack your account.
WVU in the News: Beware the Ozempic burp
Dr. Laura Davisson explains for reporting from The Atlantic why certain weight-loss and diabetes medications can cause a sulfuric burp, often smelling like rotten eggs.
WVU Nursing professor’s publication to be translated to French
In 2020, Dr. Laure Marino co-authored a chapter in “Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global Perspective.” Now, the book is going to be translated to French in order to serve the French-speaking nursing community and share knowledge.
Health Sciences community invited to drumming circle, international potluck
The WVU School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee invites the Health Sciences Campus community to a drumming circle Monday, May 8, at noon in front of the Chestnut Ridge Center.
WVU in the News: For athletes, diet might influence sleep patterns
In HealthDay, Lauren Rentz discusses research looking at how what athletes eat affects how they sleep.
WVU in the News: New scanner enables early detection of head and neck cancer
Correio Braziliense, a daily newspaper in Brazil, highlights Raymond Raylman’s work on new technology designed to improve detection of head and neck cancers.
Learn more about the RN to BSN program during May 18 Virtual Open House
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a spring 2023 Virtual Open House for the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. (EST).
Graduates: Celebrate your achievements with photos at Health Sciences
GradFest is back for its second year! On May 10, grab your cap and gown for a free professional photo in the Pylons Atrium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. before heading to the Downtown Campus for activities, giveaways, entertainment and some special guests throughout the day.
Join us for the retirement celebration of Laura Gibson, Ph.D.
Save the date to celebrate the retirement of Laura Gibson, Ph.D., senior associate vice president for WVU Health Sciences Research and Graduate Education, and associate dean for research in the School of Medicine.
WVU names 2023 Foundation Scholars
Five incoming freshmen eager to find solutions that will change their communities and the world for the better have been named 2023-24 West Virginia University Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.