Announcements
Long-time Professor Misra departs School of Public Health
After 13 years with West Virginia University School of Public Health, Ranjita Misra, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences professor, Ph.D. program director, and director of the Public Health Training Center, has announced she will be leaving the University.
Alumnus joins WVU School of Dentistry faculty
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed alumnus Dr. Thomas Stanley to the faculty, effective July 7.
New WVU School of Dentistry trainees begin advanced education programs
To continue their education, 10 trainees from across the world arrived at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry this month to begin their chosen advanced education program.
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington provides scholarship funding for WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurses
Thanks to generous funding from the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington, the West Virginia University School of Nursing, in collaboration with FaithHealth Appalachia, is expanding its Faith Community Nursing program into Boone, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties. Nurses in these counties can receive a full scholarship for the all-online, 8-week Faith Community Nursing program. The next course will begin Sept. 15, 2025.
WVU in the News: Healing with Precision: Dr. Alexander Braley Brings Cutting-Edge Neurosurgery to Wheeling
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Alexander Braley, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, to their team at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. Dr. Braley specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with an interest in minimally invasive spine surgery.
Katie Hoffman named director of academic personnel at WVU Health Sciences
Kathryn "Katie" Hoffman has been named director of academic personnel for the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. In this role, she will work directly with Louise Veselicky, associate vice president for HSC Academic Affairs and her team in managing faculty retention, promotion and tenure processes, emeritus applications, and other faculty focused initiatives.
WVU dental students selected for regional leadership team
Keerthana Arjuna and Hannah Stapleton, Doctor of Dental Surgery students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, have been selected to serve on the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) District 7 Leadership Team.
Seeking study participants to determine how CBD impacts driving performance
Ever wonder if Cannabidiol (CBD) affects driving performance? If so, we're seeking participants for a driving simulation study being conducted at the Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University.
WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI host talk on global movement to end hunger Aug. 6
WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU, part of the WVU School of Public Health, are partnering for a discussion on the global movement to end hunger at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, via Zoom.
Beckley Campus nursing faculty showcase science and creativity during GEARUP, STEM Camps
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus professors Cynthia Clark and Linda Angus recently helped showcase how “science meets creativity” during interactive sessions at GEARUP and STEM camps.