Announcements
WVU in the News: A surgical team was about to harvest this man’s organs — until his doctor intervened
Zohny Zohny recently started a medical research company called Zeta Analytica to explore ways of quantifying consciousness, inspired in part by his experience with Larry Black Jr. in 2019. He also will be joining the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in October.
WVU School of Pharmacy 2025-2026 Scholarship and Award recipients
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Scholarship and Award recipients, and a heartfelt thank you to our generous donors. Your support makes these opportunities possible and helps our students achieve their goals.
Keyser Campus hosts Junior Nursing Academy for middle school students interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently held a Junior Nursing Academy for Mineral County middle school students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
Be$tMatch, an AI tool to help faculty researchers find matching funding opportunities
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education has launched Be$tMatch, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that connects faculty researchers with new funding opportunities matching their research interests.
School of Dentistry researchers publish their work
Researchers in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently published articles in two journals.
Office of Community Engagement welcomes AmeriCorp VISTA member Zack Hostutler
The WVU School of Nursing Office of Community Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Zack Hostutler as its newest AmeriCorps VISTA member. Hostutler will serve a one-year term focused on building capacity for community-engaged projects in partnership with the WVU School of Nursing.
WVU School of Nursing ranks as No. 1 nursing school in West Virginia for 2026
The WVU School of Nursing has secured three of the top five best nursing school rankings in West Virginia for 2026 from RegisteredNursing.org for its three campuses offering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The Morgantown location received the No. 1 ranking, followed directly by the school’s Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech. The Keyser Campus, located at WVU Potomac State College, received the No. 5 ranking.
Dr. Susan Newfield recognized for 35 years at WVU School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is recognizing Dr. Susan Newfield, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, for her 35-year tenure in nursing education at West Virginia University. Newfield, Associate Professor, Emerita, began her career with the WVU School of Nursing in January 1990 to pursue her intellectual curiosity.
WVU offers intensive Simulation Certificate Program with Continuing Education credits available
West Virginia University will offer a three-day Simulation Certificate Program, October 8-10, 2025, at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Interested participants can discover more information and register on the program's conference site. Continuing Education credits are offered through WVU's Office of Continuing Medical Education.
Journal of Dental Hygiene publishes article authored by WVU faculty
A team of faculty members in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently authored an article focused on addressing tobacco use disorder.