Announcements
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery celebrates 55 years of education
The West Virginia University Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery recently turned 55 years old, celebrating decades of education and training for more than 100 program graduates, many who have stayed in West Virginia to practice through their careers.
Sept. 21, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Sept. 21, 2021.
Vaccine Voices: How to Talk to a Vaccine Skeptic
Vaccine Voices, a project of the AAMC and the CDC, is working to promote confidence in COVID-19 vaccines in communities and among health care personnel. They offer the following tips on how to talk to a vaccine skeptic.
WVU earns sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Establishing a Faculty Justice Network, creating a comprehensive Inclusive Campus website and increasing fundraising aimed at soliciting resources for traditionally underrepresented students are among the new projects at West Virginia University that earned the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the sixth consecutive year.
WVU in the News: Faithful Politics Podcast featuring Clay Marsh, M.D.
According to a recent study by John Hopkins University, 1 in 500 Americans have died from coronavirus since the nation’s first reported infection. Think about that for a second and after you do check how many friends you have on Facebook, Twitter, etc and see what that would equate to for you. If you knew that you could save their life, would you? This podcast was recorded with that one person in mind. We talk with Dr. Clay Marsh, the Coronavirus Response Coordinator for West Virginia.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Mental Health Apps"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses mental health apps, which can address different concerns often for free or for a small fee. Apps are also easily accessible and many provide notification options.
Reminder: Save a Life Day set for Saturday, Sept. 25
Save a Life Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 13 different locations in Monongalia County. During the event, Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) members will offer free naloxone administration training.
Sept. 20, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Sept. 20, 2021.
WVU Global Health Week 2021 set for Oct. 18-22
Sponsored by the WVU Global Health Program, the 2021 WVU Global Health Week will be held Monday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Oct. 22.
WVU Board of Governors applauds administration’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic on campus
Members of the West Virginia University Board of Governors indicated their support of the administration’s handling thus far of issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic after hearing an update on campus data and protocols from Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop during Friday’s (Sept. 17) meeting.