Announcements
WVU in the News: WV STEPS holds simulations to practice life-saving procedure
WV STEPS and WVU Medicine staff underwent a special training session on Monday as nurses and physician assistants participated in an immersive training simulation to practice working with the life-saving treatment—Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
WVU in the News: After tragedy, a renewed focus on student-athlete safety
This story originally aired in the Sept. 8, 2025 episode of West Virginia Morning.
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.
PREP application open through Oct. 1
The Pipeline Rural Education Program application is now open through Oct. 1, 2025. PREP is an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, which introduces WVU undergraduate students to pathways into rural healthcare professions.
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.
FSAP Support Squad Book Club to revisit 'Braving the Wilderness'
The Faculty Support Assistance Program support squad’s weekly book club is revisiting Brené Brown’s, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone.
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.