Announcements
the Pulse: March 2, 2026 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Clay Marsh, MD, named to 2026 West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame
Clay Marsh, MD, chancellor and executive dean for West Virginia University Health Sciences, will be honored as a 2026 West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame inductee on Tuesday, March 3, in Charleston.
Three Zoom Phone training sessions offered this spring
The University’s two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final stretch. To support the transition, Information Technology Services has coordinated three Zoom Phone training sessions throughout the spring:
Keyser Campus nursing students share tips on hypertension through social media campaign
WVU School of Nursing students enrolled in NSG 411 at the Keyser Campus had an opportunity to educate the community about hypertension during a social media campaign last fall.
WVU in the News: Health Care Hall of Fame 2026 features Clay Marsh, M.D.
Hardwork, curiosity about learning, growth and improvement have always been at the forefront of Clay Marsh's mind. As chancellor and executive dean of West Virginia University (WVU) Health Sciences and dean of WVU School of Medicine, Marsh oversees one of the most comprehensive academic health systems in the region, guiding education, research and clinical care across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health.
New position control procedures announced, effective Feb. 23
Updates to the Health Sciences position control process have recently taken effect, and those tasked with hiring and requesting positions can review the full guidelines on the Hub.
WVU School of Nursing launches new master’s program in nursing leadership
The WVU School of Nursing is launching a new Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MSN-NL) program, a unique degree which will prepare graduates to become nursing faculty members, enter nursing administration roles, or obtain unit-level leadership at the clinical level.
Elevator construction details for WVU Health Sciences beginning March 2
Starting on Monday, March 2, elevator renovations will begin in both the North and South towers of the Health Sciences Center. Plans have been developed to minimize disruption, but some inconvenience cannot be avoided. Students, faculty and staff are advised to use the stairs as much as possible to minimize impacts on functioning elevators.
Planned electrical outage in HSC North -- Feb. 28 and March 1
On Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 there will be a partial electrical outage in select areas on the 1st floor of Health Sciences Center North.
Blood Drive planned for March 10 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, March 10 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.