Announcements
Health Sciences Center announces first Employee of the Month recipients
The West Virginia Health Sciences Center has announced its first Employee of the Month recipients, recognizing employees who exemplify the Operation Blue Sky values of psychological safety, curiosity, and fun through exceptional support of students and contributions to a positive learning environment.
Family Virtual Speaker Series: Special Olympics West Virginia
Registration info for the October 22, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series about Special Olympics West Virginia with director Samantha Gardner.
In Remembrance: H. James Williams, M.D.
Harold James “Jim” Williams, M.D., age 73, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born May 15, 1953 to the late Harold and Rita Mary (Eberling) Williams. He grew up alongside his five sisters.
SOLE profile photo submission standards updated for students, faculty and staff
Students and employees now follow different processes to submit SOLE profile photos. Please review the updated SOLE Profile Photo Submission Standards for students and faculty.
School of Medicine M.D. Class of 2029 to host 5K and 10K fundraiser Oct. 4
West Virginia University School of Medicine Class of 2029 M.D. students will host a 5K and 10K fundraising event Sunday, Oct. 4, on the Rail Trail at Edith Barill Riverfront Park in Star City, West Virginia.
WVU Health Sciences to host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9, 2026
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.
Kidney disease through two lenses: A patient’s journey and a physician’s insight
The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU will host “Kidney Disease Through Two Lenses: A Patient’s Journey and a Physician’s Insight” by Tyler Skidmore, MD, on Wednesday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
Recruiting those in their third trimester of pregnancy up to 6 weeks postpartum for a research study
Researchers at West Virginia University are studying movement and health during the postpartum period, beginning at 6 weeks postpartum.
"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event
"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.