Announcements
WVU School of Nursing, WVU Medicine partner to provide financial, educational support to future nurse anesthetists
In a collaborative partnership, 11 intensive care unit nurses at WVU Medicine will receive an educational stipend toward the WVU School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program in exchange for a four-year work agreement as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) after graduation.
Faculty and staff invited to sponsor Hydration Station
WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to pass out water and snacks to students and community members in the Downtown area of campus, while reminding them to stay hydrated and be safe if they choose to drink alcohol.
WVU in the News: Rural Health Transformation funding supports telehealth expansion across West Virginia
Telehealth services across West Virginia are receiving support through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program as officials work to expand access to care, particularly for residents in rural communities.
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.
WVU Nurse Anesthetist program to increase class size to meet growing provider needs
The WVU School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program recently received approval to increase its class size by five students, increasing the capacity of each cohort from 15 to 20.
Faith community nurse brings grief support to Kentucky community
A grief support group for mothers who have lost children, or for those in the community seeking support, has been organized by a faith community nurse in Boyd County, Kentucky.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine gave $25K in cash to hundreds of aspiring nurses. Did it work?
When WVU Medicine started handing aspiring nurses up to $25,000 in cash, the bet was that money for life’s expenses, not just tuition, would keep them in school. Early returns suggest it is.
the Pulse: August 3, 2026 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
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.
Martha Sturms to retire after decades of service to the WVU School of Dentistry
For generations of students, faculty, and staff at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Martha Sturms has been a steady presence, trusted resource, and strong advocate. After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to the School, she will retire at the end of August.