Announcements
It’s a dirty job but WVU scientists will do it: Team earns $2.9 million to monitor wastewater statewide for COVID-19
Just like the COVID-19 virus itself, the means of monitoring and testing for it in wastewater have evolved into a new beast more than a year later.
WVU Walk with a Future Doc program works to promote wellness, generate discussion among medical students
A student-led organization at the West Virginia University School of Medicine is working to promote wellness through bi-weekly walks that generate discussion on ways people can improve both their physical and mental health.
WVU expands efforts to address mental health and well-being on campus, launches partnership with Talkspace
As a new semester begins, West Virginia University is increasing services to address students’ emotional and mental health needs and promote the awareness of resources available.
Aug. 25, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 25, 2021.
Aug. 24, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 24, 2021.
Stay Sane program seeking HSC Graduate Students
Sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, the Exercise Physiology Department is looking for Health Sciences Graduate students who would like to participate in the Stay SANE! (Support, Accountability, Exercise, Nutrition) wellness program.
HIV / IPE Volunteer Opportunity for HSC Students
The Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is offering volunteer opportunities for third and fourth year students at the Health Sciences Center for the Fall 2021 semester.
Student gains experience at vaccine development lab
As the number of individuals in the United States who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reached nearly 50 percent, a West Virginia University School of Public Health student was getting a behind the scenes look at vaccine development.
Wellness Webcast 2021 premiers this week
The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is sponsoring Wellness Webcast 2021 on Thursday, Aug. 26 from noon-3 p.m. This free, virtual event is open to the entire WVU community. Our funded wellness partners will present projects aligned with the University’s wellbeing priorities.
Psychological capital may be the antidote for working in a pandemic, WVU study suggests
Just like the COVID-19 vaccine protects against contracting the contagious virus, the collective elements of self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency helps inoculate employees from the negative effects of working through a pandemic, according to a new West Virginia University study.