Announcements
WVU eases mask requirements on PRT, university buses
Passengers are no longer required to wear masks while riding on West Virginia University’s Public Rapid Transit or buses across the WVU System, beginning today (April 20) and pending any additional guidance after a federal court ruling this week. Masks are required for employees, patients and visitors in designated areas of the WVU Health Sciences Center where patient care services are provided.
April 19, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 19, 2022.
Online course offers nurses advanced knowledge and skill for providing spiritual care
The Advanced Spiritual Care course, offered by the West Virginia University School of Nursing, is designed to provide nurses with advanced knowledge and skill when providing spiritual care to their patients.
WVU recognizes three faculty members as Foundation Outstanding Teachers for 2022
Each spring, West Virginia University recognizes selected faculty members for their exceptional and innovative teaching. This year, the 2022 WVU Foundation Awards for Outstanding Teaching honors three faculty members, including Mark Paternostro, professor, teaching scientist and associate chair for education in the School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.
Alumni connections spark new opportunities for WVU School of Public Health graduates
When West Virginia University graduates Mackenzie Hilliard and Arielle Warner agreed to serve on an alumni healthcare panel last fall, they knew they’d be sharing career insights and networking tips with current students in the program.
April 18, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 18, 2022.
WVU names 2022 Foundation Scholars
Focused on discovery and finding creative solutions to the issues that have commanded the attention of their generation, five rising freshmen have been named to the 2022-23 cohort of West Virginia University Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.
Training, education to be offered on Save a Life Day
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) is hosting Save a Life Day Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations in Monongalia County.
Building bridges: WVU School of Nursing faculty member leads Trans Safe Zone Trainings for faith communities
“As nurses, we know a diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria—a disconnect between the gender a person identifies as and the gender assigned at birth—can be very distressing,” Smothers said. “This training is a way to build supportive communities for our gender diverse friends.”
Community invited to health and wellness expo
The Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) is sponsoring a Community Health & Wellness Expo on Sunday, April 24 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. outside the WVU Student Recreation Center.