Announcements
WVU students study human performance and nutrition in France, observe Tour de France
Students from West Virginia University recently completed a trip to Nice, France as part of the School of Medicine’s Exercise Physiology Class: French Endurance Performance and Nutrition.
WVU in the News: EPA OKs $3.1 million, more time to clean up Fairmont Brine Plant
Ramon Alfredo Siochi, director of medical physics in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from Times West Virginian about the Fairmont Brine Plant.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU presents "Is Sleep the Key to Healthy Aging?"
OLLI at WVU will host the 18th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 18. This year’s lecture, "Is Sleep the Key to Healthy Aging?," will be delivered by Adam P. Shira, Ph.D., vice chair for research and faculty in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
WVU School of Nursing partners with Mon County Health Department to provide scholarships for Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
The WVU School of Nursing and the Monongalia County Health Department are excited to announce a new collaboration to support local nurses in advancing their professional education. Through this partnership, five nurses from Monongalia County will receive scholarships to complete the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course over the next year. This initiative aims to enhance the healthcare services provided within the community where faith and health intersect.
Three WVU School of Nursing students awarded residency through VA-STEP
Three WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus students were awarded nurse residency through VA-STEP, previously known as VALOR, at the Beckley VA Medical Center.
WVU in the News: Lifesaving but not perfect: Addressing sleep health in patients on dialysis
Dr. Rebecca Schmidt, professor and assistant dean in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from HCP Live about sleep health and dialysis.
School of Dentistry D.D.S. Class of 2028 begins its journey at WVU
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed its newest class of Doctor of Dental Surgery students to campus with a full slate of orientation activities.
WVU School of Dentistry welcomes newest class of dental hygiene students
Students from around the world arrived at West Virginia University this week in anticipation of the start of the fall semester. As part of the incoming class, the School of Dentistry welcomed 24 new students into its Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Scholarships empower WVU students to gain experience, explore opportunities
West Virginia University students are enriching their college experience by exploring exciting opportunities — and occasionally finding joy in the unexpected — thanks to private scholarship support.
Lander appointed to expert panel for WV First Foundation
Laura Lander, MSW, AADC, an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and Department of Neuroscience, was recently appointed to the statewide expert panel of the West Virginia First Foundation.