Announcements
Professor Misra brings the issue of health disparities to the national stage
School of Public Health Professor Ranjita Misra was a guest speaker at the 20th Annual Texas Conference on Health Disparities, held June 4–6, 2025. Earlier this year, she joined national experts as a grant reviewer for a National Institutes of Health Special Emphasis Panel.
Long-time support from Harman-Falkowski family makes lasting impact for nursing students
For the past six years, the Harman-Falkowski family has generously donated funding for the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, providing a wealth of simulation equipment and other materials to enhance student learning.
WVU alumnus pilots career in service through dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry, U.S. Air Force and Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service share many of the same core values, including integrity, service and excellence. It is no surprise, then, that Dr. Maurice Hamill was drawn to each organization, dedicating his education and career to serving his country and his patients and improving the well-being of others.
HSTA seniors explore robotic surgery with WVU alum at Summer Institute
High school seniors participating in the Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) Summer Institute at West Virginia University had the opportunity to step into the world of robotic surgery with guidance from someone who once stood where they are now.
WVU CED seeks public help amidst proposed funding elimination
The federal budget calls to eliminate all University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs), including the WVU CED. UCEDDs provide free services to people with disabilities, train providers and families, and conduct important research. The AUCD and WVU CED both have developed tools for people to show their support if they so choose.
STEPS to host Simulation Week Activities
The WV STEPS David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center will host Healthcare Simulation Week from Monday, Sept. 15, through Friday, Sept. 19.
WVU in the News: Hidden health crisis: How artificial light disrupts our bodies
We all know sleep is important, but what if simply flipping on a light at the wrong time could do more than just make you tired? What if artificial light could change the way your body fights illness, how your brain processes emotion, or how you recover from surgery?
WVU in the News: As WV celebrates decrease in fatal overdoses, experts urge caution, more focus
As WV celebrates decrease in fatal overdoses, experts urge caution, more focus
WVU in the News: WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute joins nationwide effort to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is joining leading clinics nationwide in a pioneering effort to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach.
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.