Announcements
Upcoming Training Opportunities for Action: Exploring and Addressing Childhood Obesity (webinar)
Professor Ranjita Misra, PhD, will lead "Opportunities for Action: Exploring and Addressing Childhood Obesity," a webinar series hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center (MAR-PHTC).
WVU in the News: WVU Researcher finds firework-related injuries spiked 40% after 2016 fireworks law
Fourth of July is just days away and you may have noticed the fireworks stands appearing in parking lots throughout our area. The abundance of fireworks stands can be linked to House Bill 2852.
WVU to continue to increase colorectal cancer screenings and early detection with help of $3.62 million CDC grant
Using a $3.62 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute will continue working with clinics across the state to increase colorectal cancer screenings.
A Message from Dr. Laura Gibson on the Return to the Research at Health Sciences
A message from Dr. Laura Gibson on the "Return to the Research" at Health Sciences.
Health Sciences launches website focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
A new website, health.wvu.edu/diversity, was recently launched to highlight the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work across the Health Sciences Center.
Passage of 2016 fireworks law ignites increase in fireworks-related injuries in West Virginia
All those pops and crackles ripping through your neighborhood at night could come with unwanted consequences – at the firework enthusiast’s expense.
Teaching Scholars Program available to all campuses via Zoom
For the 2020-2021 academic year, the longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program will be available to faculty on ALL campuses through Zoom.
Panel discussions examine what it means to live in an equitable society
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with campus leaders, is hosting a series of panel discussions this summer, exploring the structures of oppression and creating an opportunity for the Mountaineer community to re-examine and relearn what it means to live in an equitable society.
WVU discusses return to campus plans for safe, meaningful experience for all students
West Virginia University Dean of Students Corey Farris outlined in a letter to the campus community Tuesday (June 23) plans for a return to campus in the fall designed to create a safe and meaningful experience for all students.
Virtual forum scheduled for persons of color, underrepresented minorities
The Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council invites all faculty, residents/fellows and students who identify as a person of color or an underrepresented minority to join a virtual forum Tuesday, July 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.