Announcements
Mini grant helps Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega shine a light on food insecurity
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Honorary Society has been awarded a Seeding Sparks mini grant by Voices of Hunger to support the WVU School of Public Health student organization’s work to educate the campus and local community about food insecurity.
WVU Day of Giving set for March 26 with scholarship support a priority
Generations of alumni and friends will come together on March 26 as West Virginia University holds its eighth Day of Giving, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort organized by the WVU Foundation.
Third WVU Nursing Bridgeport Campus cohort participates in Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted a pledge ceremony on Feb. 20, officially welcoming the third cohort of 22 students into the study of nursing.
Finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event
Four West Virginia University students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against TCU at 9 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 25) in the WVU Coliseum.
WVU Department of Radiology announces temporary leadership transitions
Ansaar Rai, M.D., has been named interim chair of the WVU Department of Radiology, effective Feb. 18. Mathis Frick, M.D., will serve as a senior advisor to the School of Medicine’s senior leadership and to Dr. Rai as interim chair of Radiology.
Join us for the “Build the Bounce” charity kickball tournament
The WVU School of Public Health is partnering with the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center on their new “Build the Bounce” campaign to create a school-wide kickball tournament to be held on April 12, 2025 to raise money and create awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
Inspired by her mom, WVU senior anticipates a rewarding career in nursing
Growing up, Selasi Asamoah saw how much joy nursing brought her mom Angela, so she wanted to follow in her footsteps. “I saw nursing as such a rewarding career,” said Asamoah, of Charles Town. “Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse.”
Dental students represent WVU at district conference
Members of the American Student Dental Association at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to represent the university at the national organization’s District 6 Conference.
From Army Reserve to Simulation Technician: Menear Redefines Health Care Education at WV STEPS
From the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command to simulation technician at WV STEPS, Brian Menear believes working in health care can look different than the traditional hospital setting.
Third annual Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel will take place Feb. 26.
The third annual Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel will take place Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater.