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Gov. Justice announces “Safer At Home” order to replace “Stay At Home” order

In light of West Virginia's success at keeping the cumulative rate of positive COVID-19 tests under 3 percent and in concert with the Governor’s recently-announced plan to reopen the economy – Gov. Justice announced today that he will soon lift the “Stay At Home” order imposed statewide last month, replacing it with a “Safer At Home” order.

WVU in the News: The uniting power of music during isolation

It is well recognized that music has the unique ability to evoke different emotions, whether to excite, to enrage, to sooth or to calm us. According to Kim Innes, a professor of epidemiology at West Virginia University's School of Public Health, music seems to "selectively activate" neurochemical systems and brain structures associated with positive mood, emotion regulation, attention and memory in ways that promote beneficial changes.

Campus Conversation: WVU’s COVID-19 Response and Budget

A virtual Campus Conversation on West Virginia University’s COVID-19 response and budget was held on Thursday (April 23). The discussion focused on WVU’s COVID-19 response and transition activities to date, our current budget reality and the University’s contingency planning efforts, including a potential furlough for designated staff employees as a last-resort measure. You can view a recording of the meeting, as well as the presentation on the Campus Conversations webpage. And a robust FAQ also lives at the site.

WVU in the News: Work-related low-back injury and increased rate of death

Do certain types of work-related disabilities lead to an increased rate of death? This question has not been well studied. Recently published research, “Increased overall and cause‐specific mortality associated with disability among workers’ compensation claimants with low back injuries,” examined the issue. 

WVU in the News: W.Va. Guard aviator brings unique skillset to COVID-19 pandemic battle

One of the greatest strengths the National Guard has, both in West Virginia and around the nation, is the vast variety of skill sets Soldiers and Airmen who serve in uniform bring to the table from their civilian careers. Often times, these skill sets are entirely unrelated to their military roles. The security forces personnel guarding the flight line may be a world history teacher, the infantryman on the rifle range may be a gourmet chef at a local 5-star restaurant, and the personnel clerk in human resources may be a skilled metalsmith when not in uniform. This wide diversity of subject matter expertise often leads to unique and innovative ideas and solutions to problems that the Guard may face in any given scenario, and allows the Guard to maximize capabilities across a wide spectrum of missions. One such Soldier whose civilian training and subject matter expertise is allowing him to play a critical role in the ongoing West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) COVID-19 pandemic response, is Warrant Officer 1 Dana J. Dandeneau.