Announcements
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
WVU in the News: How to avoid illness in West Virginia this flu season
It’s that time of year again, where summer is coming to an end, school is back in session, and you’re more likely to notice those around you experiencing sickness and allergies. Because of this, heath officials are encouraging people to stay ahead of the curve to avoid sickness this fall. According to the CDC, West Virginia is not currently experiencing high levels of respiratory illness. However, Gina Barcinas Greathouse, a clinical assistant professor at WVU, said that flu season is on its way.
West Virginia State Police Cadets gained real-world experience with WV STEPS
West Virginia State Police cadets participated in immersive crisis management training on Sept. 9 at the West Virginia State Police Academy in Dunbar, West Virginia.
First WVU accelerated athletic training cohort building skills for the sidelines
West Virginia University student Carson Neely never had access to an athletic trainer while playing youth sports in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. Now, he’s well on his way to becoming the resource he and his teammates were missing thanks to the WVU School of Medicine Athletic Training Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program.
WVU Immunology and Medical Microbiology program to hold fall open house
Prospective students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Immunology and Medical Microbiology (IMMB) bachelor’s program are invited to an open house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
Greenbrier County faith community nurse works with Wellspring of Greenbrier to advocate for community programming
For individuals with limited access to healthcare in Greenbrier and Fayette counties, Wellspring of Greenbrier (WoG) serves as an important source of support through the work of its staff, board members and volunteers. Among said volunteers is Diana Godbey, a WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurse (FCN) who is bridging the gap between healthcare and community support.
Hodder receives continued funding for clinical research center
Dr. Sally Hodder, WVCTSI director, associate vice president for clinical and translational science and Preeminent Scholar Chair at West Virginia University Health Sciences, has received notification of continued funding for the research project “The IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center Increasing Clinical Trials in IDeA States through Communication of Opportunities Effective Marketing and Workforce Development.”
WVU president marks shift to new era in State of the University address
President Michael T. Benson shared his plans to lead West Virginia University into its next bold era during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.
Dr. Peter Ngan honored as inaugural Dr. Thomas Arkle III Chair of Orthodontics during investiture ceremony
Peter Ngan, DMD, a longtime leader, educator, and clinician at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, was honored as the Dr. Thomas Arkle III Chair of Orthodontics during an investiture ceremony on Friday (Sept. 11) morning.
WVU honors past, prepares for future with education, infrastructure investments
West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, professor of history in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, opened the Board of Governors meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by reflecting on Patriot Day — the National Day of Service and Remembrance — following a moment of silence called for by Board Chair Robert “Rusty” Hutson Jr.