Announcements
School of Medicine Faculty RSVP for 2026 Commencement by May 8
We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our 2026 graduates at the School of Medicine’s Commencement Ceremony on May 15 at 4 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum.
Work in Pylons Lobby restricts access to Okey Patteson on May 6
Scaffolding will be constructed in the Pylons Lobby for work to the wall over the main entrance to the Okey Patteson auditorium and William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences on Wednesday, May 6.
Graduate course for Summer 2026: Public Mental Health (PUBH 658)
Public Mental Health (PUBH 658) is an online course available to graduate students. No prerequisites or instructor permission are required. This 3-credit hour course offered by the WVU School of Public Health explores the principles and methods of general epidemiology with an emphasis on their application to mental disorders.
Undergraduate course for Summer 2026: Public Mental Health (PUBH 458)
Public Mental Health (PUBH 458) is an online course open to all undergraduate students. This 3-credit hour course offered by the WVU School of Public Health introduces students to the core principles of epidemiology, with a focus on their application to mental health.
WVU expert explains vision impairment effects, recommends safety precautions
As part of May’s Healthy Vision Month, a West Virginia University expert is raising awareness about the effects of vision impairment experienced by more than 37 million adults in the United States.
2026 West Virginia SEED Symposium accepting abstracts until May 31
The 2026 West Virginia SEED Symposium: Students as Emerging Educators Developing their Identities will be held Monday, June 22, 2026 at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
WVU Urology team represented at West Virginia American College of Surgeons annual meeting
The WVU Department of Urology was well-represented this past week at the 75th Annual West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) meeting, held April 30–May 2 at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
HSC faculty and students recognized at annual IPE Award Luncheon
West Virginia University Health Sciences concluded its 2026 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Month with an awards luncheon recognizing the often quiet, behind-the-scenes work of this year’s IPE champions.
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Graduate Students Recognized for their Outstanding Achievements
Congratulations to Brooke Brothers and Sarah Starcovic, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) graduate students, for being recognized for their leadership and outreach.
Marking year one: Teaching Scholars continue their journey
The WVU Health Sciences Center is pleased to recognize the completion of the first year of the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program for the 2025–2027 cohort. This year’s cohort included 25 participants from across the health professions; all committed to strengthening their skills as educators.