Announcements
Faith Community Nursing expands in Greater Kanawha Valley, provides scholarships
Thanks to generous funding from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, the West Virginia University School of Nursing is expanding the Faith Community Nursing program into Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Clay, and Fayette counties. Nurses in these newly added counties can receive full scholarships for the all-online, 8-week Faith Community Nursing program. The next course will begin Sept. 15, 2025.
WVU School of Dentistry welcomes Dental Hygiene students to campus
As new and returning students from across the globe arrive at West Virginia University ahead of the fall semester, the School of Dentistry is welcoming 23 new students into its classrooms and clinics as the Dental Hygiene Class of 2029.
Class of 2029 starts D.D.S. program at WVU School of Dentistry
Following three days of orientation events, the newest class of Doctor of Dental Surgery students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry are ready to begin training to serve their communities as competent, compassionate dentists.
VIDEO: WVU Student Health reminds students to prioritize health as fall semester begins
Student Health now operates by appointment only. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 304-285-7200.
WVU in the News: Early lead exposure could result in memory issues later in life
A new study has found that people who lived in areas with high levels of leaded gasoline emissions in the 1960s and ’70s are more likely to report memory problems today — a finding that researchers say could deepen our understanding of environmental risks tied to dementia.
WVU in the News: Surge in Lyme disease cases in West Virginia prompts health warnings
West Virginia has been experiencing a surge in Lyme disease cases over the past month. This concerning trend has led medical experts to remind residents to stay informed on how to avoid getting the disease.
WVU School of Dentistry debuts lecture series at WVDA annual meeting
Attendees at this year’s West Virginia Dental Association Annual Meeting were the first to benefit from a new lecture series presented by the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. The inaugural Dr. Jerry Bouquot Visiting Lecture Series for Dentistry took place at the organization’s gathering held at The Greenbrier in July.
Register for the Country Roads program fall open house
Registration info for the Country Roads program fall open house happening on November 20, 2025.
Immunology and medical microbiology student presents COVID-19 antibody research at WV-INBRE Symposium
Allison Kidd, a junior in the immunology and medical microbiology (IMMB) program and former Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) student, presented her research at the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence’s 23rd Annual Summer Research Symposium, held at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in Huntington, West Virginia.
Beckley Campus faculty, students attend State Fair to showcase nursing
Beckley Campus faculty and students attended the State Fair of West Virginia to represent the WVU School of Nursing and showcase nursing as a profession.