Announcements
WVU in the News: Allen pens Title X letter to editor
Assistant Professor Lindsay Allen published a letter to the editor in a recent edition of the Charleston Gazette-Mail (WV) outlining the ways in which the Title X gag rule will impact the state's citizens. Read the letter online.
Cancer Prevention and Control staff member chosen for George Washington Cancer Center’s Mentorship Program
CPC is proud to announce that Lauren Hixenbaugh, MBA was recently invited to participate in the George Washington (GW) Cancer Center’s Mentorship Program. As a national facilitator for CDC, the GW Cancer Center is pairing qualified staff with mentors to enhance the impact of their work. Lauren will be working with a faculty member from the University of California.
Dental school alumni watch: Dr. Kate Schessler
Dr. Kate Schessler, West Virginia University School of Dentistry 2019 alumna, presented at the 60th SCADA research competition in Vancouver, Canada. SCADA is the Student Competition for Advanced Dental Research.
Dental school alumni watch: Dr. Bethany Linkous
West Virginia University School of Dentistry alumna Dr. Bethany Linkous is pursuing an Air Force career.
Dental school alumni watch: Jessica Canallatos, DDS
Jessica Canallatos, DDS, is a 2017 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry prosthodontics residency program.
Dental school alumni watch: Manuel Pozo-Alonso
U.S. Army Col. Manuel Pozo-Alonso is a 1990 West Virginia University School of Dentistry graduate.
Dental school alumni watch: Dr. Lestor "Les" Bakos
Dr. Lestor "Les" Bakos, a 1972 West Virginia University School of Dentistry graduate, earned Hall of Fame status at his undergradute alma mater, California University of Pennsylvania.
WVU and NIOSH study ways to prevent lung disease in dentistry professionals
Inhaling dangerous particulates is a hazard of coal mining, mold remediation, sandblasting … and dentistry.
WVU in the news - Judith Feinberg: Addressing the hep C crisis in West Virginia
Over the years, we have all witnessed the dramatic and increasingly tragic effects that opioid use (and misuse) have had on people and communities all across the country.
WVU School of Nursing receives 10-year accreditation
The West Virginia University School of Nursing today announced that its baccalaureate degree, master’s degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certificate programs have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for another 10 years.