Announcements
Under the Dome: February 20, 2023 Edition
“Under the Dome” delivers a review of issues members of the West Virginia Legislature are considering. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed that impact the Mountain State and its citizens.
WVU-affiliated organizations provide ways to support Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquakes
On February 6, two earthquakes measuring at 7.8 and 7.5 magnitudes struck Turkey and Syria. As a result, over 40,000 people have lost their lives, thousands of buildings have collapsed and more than 14 million people are in need of assistance.
Applications still being accepted for graduate student travel awards from the Office of Research and Graduate Education
The Office of Research and Graduate Education is providing funds to help support professional travel for graduate students. Applications are being accepted now, and students are encouraged to apply early given the high demand.
FACTS: Creating a Community of Inclusion and Belonging
WVCTSI's Females Advancing Clinical and Translational Sciences (FACTS) group is beginning a two-part series titled, "Creating a Community of Inclusion and Belonging."
Gee highlights service, students and changes in higher education during WVU Board of Governors meeting
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee highlighted several programs spanning the WVU System focused on helping people in communities across the state with economic development, education, arts, health initiatives and more during the regular meeting of the Board of Governors Friday, Feb. 17.
Save the date: Celebrate 20 years of Women in Science & Health
The WVU Health Sciences Women In Science & Health (WISH) Committee is excited to welcome the campus community for a networking event to celebrate its 20-year anniversary.
Save the date: WVU Rural Health Day 2023
The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health is excited to host WVU Rural Health Day on April 1.
WVU in the News: Is West Virginia’s air and water at risk due to Ohio train derailment?
Following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio nearly two weeks ago, West Virginians are wondering if they should be concerned about the toxic chemicals it was carrying. Mike McCawley, clinical associate professor with the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health was interviewed as an expert on how airborne chemicals impact public health health.
WVU Research Office welcomes event submissions for Research Week
The WVU Research Office invites the community to celebrate those who help elevate the University’s profile as a top-tier, pioneering R1 institution during the Fifth Annual Research Week.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty candidates to give presentations this week
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics has invited several applicants to give virtual presentations as part of the interview process for a faculty position.