Announcements
WVU researchers partner with investigators across the world to develop and test potential new obesity treatment
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine have teamed up with investigators from across the globe to determine how a modified version of the natural compound salicylate can help patients reduce body fat and maintain a healthy body weight.
WVU in the News: WVU Student Health professional shares tips to avoid sickness on campus
As new students make their way to campus, it can be difficult to safely navigate the close proximity of shared spaces.
WVU School of Public Health and WV ACHE partner to explore emerging drug therapies’ impact on healthcare networks
WVU School of Public Health is partnering with the West Virginia chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives for a virtual education event titled, "Impact of Emerging Drug Therapies on Payer-Provider Networks" on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, from 1:30-3 p.m. ET.
Clarksburg natives show gratitude for WVU education, work experience by pledging their entire estate for scholarships
West Virginia University empowered Dr. Dave and Becky Swartz to succeed in life via education, scholarship and work experience. More than 40 years later, the Clarksburg natives are showing their gratitude by pledging their entire estate to support scholarships for future students.
WVU in the News: The 'Stratus' COVID Variant Is On The Rise — Here Are The Most Common Signs And Symptoms
Every summer for the past several years, including this summer, COVID cases have increasedthroughout the United States as people spend time in air-conditioned spaces and as summer travel peaks.
VIDEO: WVU senior finds link between science, sports through teamwork and perseverance
Much like success in sports, a career in health care requires discipline, resilience and collaboration. For West Virginia University senior Adien Aggarwal, those qualities have been shaped by both the WVU neuroscience program and WVU’s Club Tennis team.
Exercise physiology to offer free aquatic therapy sessions
The West Virginia University School of Medicine's exercise physiology program is offering free aquatic therapy sessions for children and adults from Sept. 8 through Dec. 12.
Keyser Campus nursing student takes softball team to regional championship
WVU School of Nursing student Eva Ochoa, who is also a student athlete, led the Potomac State College softball team to become the Region 20 champions.
Faith Community Nursing program expands, offers scholarships with support from Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding its Faith Community Nursing program into Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, and Webster counties, thanks to generous funding from the Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon.
Nursing faculty at Keyser Campus incorporate pharmacology-based escape room to enhance student learning
At the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, students in both the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and the LPN to BSN program participate in a pharmacology-based escape room to practice their clinical skills in an engaging, hands-on way.