Announcements
WVU in the News: About 42% of US adults know someone who died by overdose, new survey finds
In reporting from CNN, WVU School of Medicine and School of Public Health Professor Robin Pollini describes the “collective trauma” overdose deaths cause.
Physician, educator retires after nearly 50-year career in WVU School of Medicine
For John F. Brick, M.D., retirement is marked by celebration of a career dedicated to service to the state. Dr. Brick, J.F. Brick Endowed Chair of Neurology and associate dean of rural outreach in the School of Medicine, retired effective Jan. 29 after nearly 50 years at West Virginia University.
$50K scholarship gift to WVU School of Pharmacy honors late alumna
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is expanding scholarship opportunities for students thanks to a $50,000 gift from a late alumna’s family.
WVU pharmacy faculty member launches study to make vaccines more effective
A West Virginia University pharmaceutical scientist is setting out to make vaccines more effective by getting the medication to reach the interior or intracellular level of immune cells.
WVU in the News: How to avoid getting a migraine attack when you fly
Dr. Kristina Lopez, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine, discusses with Self ways to prevent migraines while traveling.
Maintenance window for STAR, related systems will be extended Sunday, March 3
The normal Sunday maintenance window for Banner (STAR) and STAR-related applications will be extended to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 for important updates that require more time than normal.
New version of SOLE Lockdown Browser will be available starting Thursday, Feb. 22
The new version of SOLE Lockdown Browser will be available after 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Instructors and students participating in the Health Sciences laptop program are encouraged to upgrade your computers to the new version of the SOLE Lockdown Browser.
Registration open for WVU Rural Health Day
The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health is excited to host WVU Rural Health Day on April 6.
MHA students earn second place in case competition
A team of students for West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration placed second in the Meritus Health Case Competition.
Junior Nursing Academy returns to WVU Tech’s campus this summer, applications close March 15
The Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, hosted by the WVU School of Nursing, will be Aug. 13-14. The day camp will be held on WVU Tech’s campus and give participants a sneak peek of what it might be like to be a college nursing student while giving them hands-on experiences. Applications are open now and will be accepted until March 15.