Announcements
WVU in the News: Officials keeping an eye on uptick of COVID cases
Though the pandemic is officially over, Dr. Clay Marsh continues to track COVID-19 cases.
WVU in the News: Introducing Tiskelwah Park
Last month, Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy--a CDC initiative being carried out by West Virginia University and WVU Extension--unveiled a new park in Clay County. School of Public Health Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso serves on the Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy Executive Management Board and credits collaboration, combined with a fresh perspective, for making the project a success.
WVU Cancer Institute researcher named a Putnam Scholar
Dannell Boatman, EdD, MS, research associate in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at WVU Cancer Institute, was selected by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH) as one of two researchers to join the 2023 cohort of the Putnam Scholars Program.
PCPS updates human subject payment and prepaid card guidelines
In an effort to update existing guidelines, the Procurement Contracting and Payment Services team has revised the WVU Human Subject Payment and Prepaid Card Program guidelines.
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital named top hospital in state by U.S. News & World Report
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia and ranked 41st in the nation in Obstetric and Gynecological Care according to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings. Nine WVU Medicine hospitals, including Ruby Memorial Hospital, were recognized as High Performing in one or more categories.
Syllabus design workshop and peer review drop-in event set for next week
Faculty and graduate students from all disciplines are invited to attend a workshop and drop-in hours to receive assistance with syllabus design from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 7.
Faculty and staff invited to LGBTQ+ Center's Welcome Back Event
The LGBTQ+ Center invites faculty, staff and graduate students to attend its free Welcome Back Event from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Maple House.
Nominations being accepted for 2023 WVU Foundation Outstanding Philanthropy Awards
The WVU Foundation invites the University community to consider nominating donors for their exceptional generosity, commitment and leadership, and proven records of outstanding civic and charitable devotion to WVU.
WVU provides salary adjustment to offset PEIA employee premium increases
In response to recent increases to West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency insurance premiums for Plan Year 2024, West Virginia University is adjusting the base salaries for employees who carry PEIA health benefits, effective Sunday, Aug. 13.
WVU epidemiologist appointed as White House senior policy analyst
A West Virginia University epidemiologist has joined the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy as a senior policy analyst.