Announcements
WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus celebrates third cohort of graduates
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus celebrated its third and largest cohort of graduates during a pinning ceremony at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center on Aug. 5, 2026.
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program to hold virtual open house
Students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master’s degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on August 20 at 4 p.m. via Zoom.
2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholars pursue service-driven careers to strengthen West Virginia
Whether improving rural infrastructure, advancing public health, preserving cultural heritage, or expanding agricultural education, the 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients are pursuing graduate study with one goal in common: making a lasting difference for West Virginians. Among the recipients is School of Public Health alum Chloe Hatfield.
WVU in the News: How the National Scout Jamboree handles medical care
15,000 people spent ten days on the mountain at the National Scout Jamboree held at the 14,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County from July 22 to 31, 2026. The event brings together scouts from across the world for outdoor challenges, leadership training, STEM education and service projects in one of Appalachia’s most scenic settings.
WVU in the News: ‘I've never been so low in my life’: As thousands lose food stamps, West Virginia food pantries struggle to keep up
After Congress imposed stricter requirements for food stamp recipients, thousands of West Virginian households lost benefits. Now, food banks say they’re serving more families, but state funding and federal food supplies have declined.
WVCTSI Project ECHO marks 10 years of transforming healthcare access across West Virginia and beyond
For patients throughout West Virginia, access to specialty care has long been a challenge. Getting expert specialty treatment once meant choosing between hours of travel or going without it altogether. Ten years ago, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) set out to change that.
Community Pharmacy Partnership Expands Heart Failure Care Across Rural Regions
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy are expanding a heart failure care program that helps patients living in rural areas get specialized cardiovascular support through their local pharmacies.
WVU in the News: You’re not alone: Why driving anxiety happens—and how to keep it from taking over
Researchers at West Virginia University say driving anxiety is far more common than many people realize. It affects drivers of every age and can range from mild uneasiness to a fear so intense that some people stop driving altogether. West Virginia Explorer discusses the topic with School of Public Health Associate Professor Toni Rudisill and School of Medicine Assistant Professor Jacob Greenfield.
WVU in the News: An emerging road map to better addiction care
At an engaging forum not far from the Capitol, patients, researchers, health care providers and policy makers met to spotlight new ways to combat an ongoing scourge that still ravages millions.