Announcements
WVU School of Nursing alum wins prestigious APP Rising Star Award
Brenna Lansden, APRN-CNP, IBCLC, a nurse practitioner at WVU Medicine Cheat Lake Physicians and WVU School of Nursing alum, has been named the Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Rising Star award winner for 2024. The honor recognizes her exceptional impact on patient care and her profession in just three years of advanced practice.
Mind the Gap: Parent Education & Support Group announces new virtual registration and meetings
New registration and upcoming meeting info for the Mind the Gap: Parent Education & Support Group, which provides guidance and support for families with children on waitlists for autism evaluations and services.
WVU in the News: First-time NCLEX pass rates soar for WVU Nursing students
Across all WVU School of Nursing campus locations, the 2024 graduates have earned an average 99% first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), the nationwide licensing examination for registered nurses.
Coombs to retire following dedicated service to the WVU School of Dentistry
After nearly a decade of serving the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Karen Coombs has announced her retirement from her role as director of development, effective Feb. 7.
Dentistry faculty member co-authors mental health research
Dr. R. Constance Wiener, a faculty member in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, recently co-authored two publications focused on mental health.
Perrine selected for innovative leadership program
West Virginia University School of Dentistry Executive Dean for Education and Student Affairs Valerie Perrine, DDS, has been selected by the American Dental Education Association as one of 10 individuals to patriciate in the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program.
Experienced development officer joins WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed Dee O'Palko in the new year as director of development. O'Palko assumes the role from Karen Coombs who will provide transitional support until her retirement on Feb. 7.
WVU School of Dentistry faculty, staff honored for longtime service
Five members of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry were recently recognized for their loyal and dedicated service to the state of West Virginia.
WVU Tech names homecoming alumni award winners, including WVU School of Nursing professor
WVU Tech recently named Kelly Morton, a nursing clinical assistant professor, as the recipient of the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus Alumni of the Year Award.
Peyton Duncan named Catamounts Climb Higher award recipient
Peyton Duncan, a pre-nursing major from Romney, W.Va., was presented with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for December 2024 at West Virginia University Potomac State College.