Announcements
National search for next research vice president to start this spring
Taking a significant step forward in the University’s pursuit of membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, President Michael T. Benson is announcing the upcoming April 1 launch of a national search for the next vice president for Research.
Fourth annual Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel slated for Feb. 25
The fourth annual Hearth Health and Black History Month Panel is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at West Virginia University’s Mountainlair Gluck Theater.
News & Notes: February 10, 2026
Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.
Faculty encouraged to complete survey on artificial intelligence
West Virginia University is collecting information about Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in teaching and research.
Chancellor’s Awards accepting nominations through March 27
The Chancellor’s Awards Committee is accepting nominations now through March 27 for the 2025-26 academic year. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at WVU Health Sciences.
Dryad data now available to WVU faculty and researchers
West Virginia University has entered into a membership agreement with Dryad to provide easy access to a generalist data repository for all WVU faculty and researchers.
WVU student pharmacists team up with wildlife researchers for a public fishing derby with a purpose
Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to “Cast Like a Mountaineer” on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coopers Rock Lake near Morgantown, West Virginia.
2026 WVU Rural Health Day registration now open
WVU Rural Health Day provides an opportunity to hear about and participate in activities that will enhance, impassion and provide support in the sometimes daunting path to applying to healthcare graduate programs.
Electrical outage scheduled for School of Dentistry areas Feb. 7-8
An electrical outage is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, through Sunday, Feb. 8, due to ongoing renovations in the School of Dentistry.
News & Notes: February 3, 2026
Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.