Announcements
WVU outlines health and safety protocols for the Return to Campus
West Virginia University leaders Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop and Drs. Clay Marsh and Jeff Coben sent a letter July 7 to the campus community outlining safety procedures for students’ return to campus scheduled for Aug. 19.
WVU opposes new ICE guidance, underscores commitment to international students
West Virginia University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed and Amber Brugnoli, associate vice president and executive director of the Office of Global Affairs, addressed new guidance issued from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding international students on F-1 visas in a letter to the campus community today (July 10).
WVU School of Nursing raising funds for Family Nurse Practitioner suture kits
In order to perform lab work, post-graduate students pursuing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification need immediate access to individual suture kits at home. These kits cost $155 each, creating yet another financial burden for students who have faced many economic challenges – and hurdles to higher education – caused by the pandemic. The WVU School of Nursing is raising funds to help those students get the kits they need.
Gov. Justice announces statewide indoor face covering requirement
After West Virginia experienced its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, Gov. Justice announced Monday that he has issued an executive order that will establish a statewide indoor face covering requirement.
WV DHHR announces free testing opportunities in Monongalia and Preston counties
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced locations for testing on July 10 and 11.
WVU School of Nursing offering Transitional Care Training for the Faith Community Nurse
The WVU School of Nursing is now offering Transitional Care Training for the Faith Community Nurse. The course is designed to provide the faith community nurse with background knowledge on the needs of community members who are in the process of transitioning in care.
A Message from Dr. Laura Gibson on the Return to the Research at Health Sciences
A message from Dr. Laura Gibson on the "Return to the Research" at Health Sciences.
Health Sciences launches website focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
A new website, health.wvu.edu/diversity, was recently launched to highlight the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work across the Health Sciences Center.
Teaching Scholars Program available to all campuses via Zoom
For the 2020-2021 academic year, the longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program will be available to faculty on ALL campuses through Zoom.
Panel discussions examine what it means to live in an equitable society
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with campus leaders, is hosting a series of panel discussions this summer, exploring the structures of oppression and creating an opportunity for the Mountaineer community to re-examine and relearn what it means to live in an equitable society.