Announcements
WVU researchers working to get people with hip pain moving
Although it’s well known that regular exercise can reduce musculoskeletal pain, some chronic pain sufferers avoid it hoping to minimize their symptoms. Robin Pollini, an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine and WVU School of Public Health, is a co-mentor on a project aiming to help people with hip pain by developing a biopsychosocial intervention addressing the physical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation simultaneously.
WVU in the News: Better Off Podcast: Is working from home unhealthy?
Bethany Barone Gibbs, chair of the West Virginia University's School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, was featured as a guest on the Better Off Podcast from Harvard University's School of Public Health in an episode of the impact working from home has on our health.
WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $18.1 million Wednesday (March 22) during the University’s sixth Day of Giving. More than 8,200 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a new record. The $18.1 million figure tops 2022’s WVU Day of Giving record of $15.5 million raised from just over 5,600 gifts.
WVU community encouraged to embrace well-being
West Virginia University is committed to building a culture of well-being and purpose so that all Mountaineers can reach their highest potential and live their best lives. From basic essential needs and life skills to creating a focused journey along the Wheel of Well-being, tools and resources are now searchable in one, handy location.
WVU Medicine and Health Sciences accepting research abstracts for first West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day
WVU Medicine and Health Sciences will host the first annual West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Day on May 18 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium and Pylons area.
Culture and Engagement Survey launches today
The 2023 WVU Culture and Engagement Survey launches today (March 21) and will remain open through April 4. WVU faculty and staff across all campuses are highly encouraged to take advantage of this special opportunity to make their voices heard by participating in the survey.
Bookmark Health Sciences Hub for go-to info
The Health Sciences Hub is the go-to digital home for faculty, staff and students to find frequently used links, internal announcements, calendar feeds, news and more.
WVU Extension hiring STEM Ambassadors for summer 2023
WVU Extension is currently hiring undergraduate and graduate STEM majors to serve as WVU STEM Ambassadors this summer ($100/day plus travel reimbursement). STEM Ambassadors act as science, technology, engineering and math instructors during the summer at 4-H camps and events across West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Three years later
Dr. Clay Marsh and James Hoyer are reflecting on the third anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrate 20 years of the Women in Science and Health Committee
Join a panel discussion to celebrate the success of the Women in Science & Health (WISH) Committee over the past 20 years on Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m. in Fukushima Auditorium, HSC-North.