Announcements
WVU School of Dentistry debuts lecture series at WVDA annual meeting
Attendees at this year’s West Virginia Dental Association Annual Meeting were the first to benefit from a new lecture series presented by the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. The inaugural Dr. Jerry Bouquot Visiting Lecture Series for Dentistry took place at the organization’s gathering held at The Greenbrier in July.
Immunology and medical microbiology student presents COVID-19 antibody research at WV-INBRE Symposium
Allison Kidd, a junior in the immunology and medical microbiology (IMMB) program and former Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) student, presented her research at the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence’s 23rd Annual Summer Research Symposium, held at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in Huntington, West Virginia.
Beckley Campus faculty, students attend State Fair to showcase nursing
Beckley Campus faculty and students attended the State Fair of West Virginia to represent the WVU School of Nursing and showcase nursing as a profession.
WVU nursing school graduate establishes scholarship for future nurses from Wood or Harrison Counties
From grade school through high school, one goal remained consistent for Sallie Mathews Romano: She wanted to become a nurse. And she did, graduating from the West Virginia University School of Nursing in 1973.
WVU Libraries and Health Sciences to host exhibit honoring Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz
WVU Art in the Libraries, in collaboration with the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, will open a new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz, a beloved WVU School of Pharmacy professor known for championing the arts as an essential part of health and wellness.
WVU Health Affairs white paper reveals digital tools driving recovery success in West Virginia
A recently published paper from CHESS Health, the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute, and the West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Behavioral Health highlights how digital health tools are improving recovery outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder across the state.
WVU expands global impact through Gabon appointment, with support from West Virginia National Guard
As a prominent land-grant and flagship R1 institution, West Virginia University is expanding its global engagement through an academic appointment in Gabon, supported by the West Virginia National Guard’s State Partnership Program. The initiative demonstrates WVU’s commitment to collaboration, knowledge exchange and service.
Endodontics residents complete specialized training at WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry celebrated three residents upon completion of their specialized training in endodontics during a ceremony Friday, Aug. 8, at Hotel Morgan. The Class of 2025 includes Dr. Andrew Marra, Dr. Fabiola Salgado-Reyes and Dr. Logan Williams.
WVU School of Nursing expands Faith Community Nursing, offers scholarships with Support from Sisters Health Foundation
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding its Faith Community Nursing program into seven counties in the Mid-Ohio Valley — Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood — thanks to generous funding from the Sisters Health Foundation.
WVU in the News: Medical student debt: A look at where WVU stands and what it means
Out of 160 medical schools across the country, WVU’s ranks 86th for the amount of average student debt among graduates, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges published in Becker’s Hospital Review.