Announcements
Latest cohort of Presidential Student Ambassadors announced
For the Fall 2026 semester, 14 exemplary students will represent the University as part of the Presidential Student Ambassadors Cohort 16.
Three Zoom Phone training sessions offered this spring
The University’s two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final stretch. To support the transition, Information Technology Services has coordinated three Zoom Phone training sessions throughout the spring:
WVU School of Medicine Physical Therapy program receives accreditation for cardiovascular and pulmonary residency
The Division of Physical Therapy at the WVU School of Medicine has been granted accreditation for its Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Residency by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). It is the first program of its kind in West Virginia and one of only 14 similar programs in the nation.
Department of Family Medicine name change, leadership additions announced
Following the Board of Governors' approval on Friday, February 20, the WVU School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine has formally changed its name to better reflect its mission and outreach, becoming the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
New position control procedures announced, effective Feb. 23
Updates to the Health Sciences position control process have recently taken effect, and those tasked with hiring and requesting positions can review the full guidelines on the Hub.
Elevator construction details for WVU Health Sciences beginning March 2
Starting on Monday, March 2, elevator renovations will begin in both the North and South towers of the Health Sciences Center. Plans have been developed to minimize disruption, but some inconvenience cannot be avoided. Students, faculty and staff are advised to use the stairs as much as possible to minimize impacts on functioning elevators.
Planned electrical outage in HSC North -- Feb. 28 and March 1
On Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 there will be a partial electrical outage in select areas on the 1st floor of Health Sciences Center North.
Blood Drive planned for March 10 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, March 10 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
WVU School of Pharmacy to welcome home alumna and nationally recognized medication safety expert for Annual Louis A. Luzzi Lectureship
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy will host alumna and nationally recognized medication safety leader Jenna Merandi, PharmD, MS, CPPS, as part of the Annual Louis A. Luzzi Lectureship Series and Dean’s Hour on Friday, February 27.
Undergraduate GEF and Honors course to be offered in Fall 2026: Social Determinants of Health (PUBH 202)
WVU School of Public Health will offer PUBH 202: Social Determinants of Health for the Fall 2026 semester. The 3-credit course is available to undergraduate students interested in learning more about the social factors or determinants that impact health.