Announcements
WVU in the News: Pittsburgh harm reduction experts: stronger overdose reversal drugs aren't better
Dr. Judith Feinberg contributes to reporting from WESA about overdose reversal medication.
WVU in the News: Legislation will allow WVU researcher to study buprenorphine at New Martinsville clinic
West Virginia Watch reports on a buprenorphine study to be conducted by Dr. Laura Lander.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute receives state funding to expand research and treatment for food addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will initiate first-in-the-world clinical research studies using focused ultrasound neuromodulation to treat food addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions, thanks to a $2 million supplemental appropriation approved during a recent special session of the West Virginia Legislature.
VIDEO: Beckley nursing lecturer offers suicide awareness, prevention for farmers
Kelley Coleman, a WVU School of Nursing lecturer and beef cattle farmer, shares resources with fellow farmers about suicide awareness and prevention.
WVU Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders to host virtual open house
Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Doctorate of Audiology programs are invited to hear from faculty and current students at a virtual open house on November 1 at 1 p.m via Zoom.
School of Medicine M.D. alumni reconnect to roots during Alumni Weekend activities
The annual West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D. Alumni Weekend was held in Morgantown at the Hotel Morgan on Oct. 18-19 to give alumni an opportunity to celebrate achievements, renew relationships and honor the Distinguished Alumnus Award winner, Laurie Gutmann, M.D. during the Alumni Banquet.
WVU Nursing Academy inspires high school students to pursue careers in healthcare
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus’ 2024 Nursing Academy welcomed high school students eager to explore the nursing profession. Over three days, students participated in various hands-on activities including lab experiments, infection control training, and shadowing professionals at WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital.
WVU in the News: Frontline expert sees ‘parallels’ between medicinal cannabis and opioid epidemic
With Healio, Dr. James Berry discusses the risks associated with chronic use of cannabis.
WVU in the News: Teeth brushing methods for children
In Slate, Dr. Meghan Bastin offers advice to help parents make sure their children are properly brushing their teeth.
WVU plans bell-ringing ceremony to remember students
West Virginia University will hold a bell-ringing ceremony, coordinated by the Office of Campus and Community Life and Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, on Friday, Nov. 1, in remembrance of McKenzie Wilt and Scott Saylor.