Announcements
WVU welcomes Sen. Capito to usher in phase one of extensive dental school renovation
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to campus today (March 18) to celebrate a $12.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its extensive expansion and renovation project.
Third annual Heart Health and Black History Month panel engages WVU community
West Virginia University students, faculty and community members gathered Feb. 26 for the third annual Heart Health and Black History Month Panel, a student-led event focused on wellness, health care challenges and community engagement.
Beckley Campus junior nursing students participate in Day of Service at Salvation Army
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus junior students recently volunteered during a Day of Service with the Salvation Army. The students dedicated their time and skills to assist with various initiatives, including distributing food, organizing donations, and engaging with community members in need.
Delta Omega to host poster competition with cash prizes
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society will host its annual poster competition at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in the Health Sciences Center North, Room G119A.
WVU in the News: WVU hosts inaugural dance class for people with Parkinson’s Disease
WVU hosted “Dance for PD” class on Friday, which is a dance class program for people with Parkinson’s Disease put on by the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York.
Blood Drive planned for March 20 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, March 20 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
WVU assessing damage following weekend storms
West Virginia University issued a Community Notice Sunday (March 16) as damage assessments continued in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms.
Making a difference while serving her country: Senior nursing student to join U.S. Navy after graduation
Victoria Weser, a senior at the WVU School of Nursing, always knew she wanted to help people, but college wasn’t initially part of her plan. “The plan was to become an EMT or a 911 operator,” said Weser, of Wexford, Pennsylvania. “My godmother has been a nurse for 40-plus years, and she asked, ‘Why don’t you give it a shot?’”
WVU in the News: Dr. Clay Marsh with Good News on Overdose Deaths
Dr. Clay Marsh speaks with Julie Mason on her SiriusXM show about the current state of overdose deaths, measles and more.
Support WVU Health Sciences on Day of Giving, enjoy a free treat and giveaway
West Virginia University Health Sciences will host a WVU Day of Giving event on Wednesday, March 26, as part of WVU’s annual fundraising initiative.