Announcements
PURPOSE: Dec. 2020: An Encouraging End to the Year
Despite the chaotic year 2020 has been, we’re ending on an encouraging note.
WVU, DHHR establish new COVID-19 testing laboratory in Morgantown
To address the challenges of COVID-19 testing shortages and lagging turnaround times, West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources have teamed up to create a new testing laboratory at the Health Sciences Center.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-8-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-8-2020
Dec. 8, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 8, 2020.
It’s in the water: WVU scientists turning No. 2 into a No. 1 predictor of COVID-19 infections
As the fictional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roam sewers to fight their archenemy Shredder and his goons, a team of real-life West Virginia University superhero scientists lurk around the portals to the underground land of drainage and waste to battle a more sinister villain: COVID-19.
Dec. 7, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 7, 2020.
WVU, CDC finalize mask observation study results with plans to continue in the spring
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded their mask-observation study, with plans to continue the project in the spring. The primary purpose of the study: estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly, as observing mask use can assist universities with determining the adherence among students, faculty and staff to inform public health decision-making.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-7-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-7-2020
WVU to hold online commencement ceremonies Dec. 19
Bringing together families, friends and fellow classmates from across the country and around the world to celebrate the August and December Classes of 2020, West Virginia University will host 14 online commencement ceremonies for the 2,680 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Sharing Stories and Taking Action: Racial Justice Grantee Showcase
Senior Associate Dean Linda Alexander and Eberly Distinguished Professor of Public Service Daniel McNeil will share about their collaborative Racial Justice Grant initiative during a virtual showcase on Friday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. Registration is required.