Announcements
Medication disposal protects public health
On Friday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the campus community is invited to stop by the Mountainlair near Hatfield’s to safely dispose of unwanted medications. On Saturday, November 21 from 12:00-4:00 p.m., residence hall students living on the Evansdale campus are invited to leave unwanted medications at the MedSafe kiosk under the Towers canopy.
HSC Students that have completed rotation: A Chance to win $500
Students: Have you completed a rotation? Would you like a chance to win $500?
Reminder: Follow COVID-19 safety guidance to protect yourself and others
West Virginia is experiencing an increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on WVU’s campuses. This is a reminder that we must remain vigilant in following all public health guidance to stay safe and healthy and to keep the more vulnerable members of our community safe.
WVU to shift undergraduate classes online ahead of holiday break, end of fall semester
Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on West Virginia University’s campuses, including Keyser and Beckley, all undergraduate instruction will move online Nov. 23-24. Some Health Sciences programs will be excluded, and faculty who teach graduate and professional-level courses may determine whether to teach in person on Monday and Tuesday. Students in those programs should check with their instructors.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week five in the midst of COVID-19 resurgence
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released findings for week five of their seven-week mask observation study. It comes at a time when masks are more crucial than ever as COVID-19 cases surge in West Virginia and throughout the country and the state adjusts to Governor Justice's Executive Order mandating the use of face coverings in all public indoor places.
‘Meet people where they are:’ Local health departments key to hepatitis B vaccination
A study led by Stacy Tressler—who earned her doctorate in epidemiology from the West Virginia University School of Public Health—suggests that local health departments are vital to getting the hepatitis B vaccine to the people who need it most.
Office of Global Affairs to offer virtual Education Abroad Fair
Faculty and students are invited to join the Office of Global Affairs virtual Education Abroad Fair Nov. 18.
WVU in the News: New study finds persistent racial disparities in West Virginia
According to their annual State of Working West Virginia report titled "The State of Racial Inequality," although black West Virginians make up only four percent of West Virginia's population, they still suffer from educational, financial and health disparities.
How do you manage an epidemic on the ground? Episode 8 of WVU Coronavirus podcast out now
How do you handle an epidemic unfolding on-the-ground, and how do you handle cultural and language barriers? How do you know when an epidemic starts to wind down? In the eighth episode of "WVU and the Coronavirus," we talk to Dr. Diane Gross. She’s an adjunct professor of Epidemiology and Public Health Practice at West Virginia University’s School of Public Health.
Mountaineer Undergraduate Research Review (MURR) accepting student submissions for Vol. 6
The student-led undergraduate research journal, Mountaineer Undergraduate Research Review (MURR), is now accepting student submissions for Vol. 6.