Announcements
Rural Health Interest Group hosting food drive through Nov. 12
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Rural Health Interest Group is hosting a food drive through Nov. 12 to benefit the North Preston Food Pantry in Bruceton Mills.
News & Notes: November 4, 2025
Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.
Reminder: Deadline to receive flu shot is Nov. 19 for WVU Medicine
The WVU Medicine flu shot campaign is underway. Employees, physicians, licensed independent practitioners, residents, volunteers, students, contractors, and vendors throughout the organization are, once again, required to receive the vaccine, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. The deadline to receive the annual flu shot is Wednesday, Nov. 19.
WVU Medicine Legal Services warns healthcare providers of scam
WVU Medicine Legal Services has been made aware of a scam targeting healthcare providers in which individuals falsely claim to be representatives of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or other law enforcement agencies.
Monongalia County Health Department invites residents to take three-minute community health needs assessment
The Monongalia County Health Department conducts this Community Health Needs Assessment every three years. Residents of Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties are encouraged to take this three-minute survey that helps them decide what programs to offer and who to partner with to make real community changes.
WVU dental student authors children’s book, portion of proceeds to benefit DDS Class of 2028
Zachary Friend, a second-year Doctor of Dental Surgery student in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, is the author of a new children’s book, “Emily’s Magical Christmas Adventure.”
20 years later, MUSHROOM continues to give back to the community
Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown (MUSHROOM) is a student-led organization at West Virginia University that brings together students who are passionate about serving their community. While the organization is rooted in health sciences, its mission extends beyond the textbooks and clinical training. Open to all WVU students, MUSHROOM offers a way to step outside the classroom and into the community, gaining real world experience while giving back to the community they call home.
Applications are now open for the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health service award programs
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health service program applications are now open.
School of Public Health Administrative Grand Rounds: Healthcare leadership in the digital age
WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled “Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution” on Friday, November 21, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.
WVU Student Housing Fair set for October 29
West Virginia University students can find their home in Morgantown at the Fall Housing Fair held on October 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.