Announcements
William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences seeks submissions for upcoming exhibit
The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, a unit of WVU Libraries, is seeking stories and objects for “Getting Through: Healthcare Worker Resilience in the Age of COVID,” a year-long exhibit highlighting the experiences and resilience of West Virginia’s healthcare workers.
Student Health resources available as COVID-19 and flu cases rise
As cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and strep throat are increasing heading into the fall season, Student Health is reminding faculty, staff and students of available resources for when they’re feeling sick.
WVU in the News: West Virginia sees small uptick in COVID illness
West Virginia and the rest of the country has seen a small increase in of COVID-19 related hospitalizations lately, Dr. Clay Marsh, the state’s COVID czar, said Thursday.
Beckley Campus hosts Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus along with WVU Institute of Technology recently hosted the Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy for rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders.
WVU researchers weigh pros and cons of Code Interpreter, await upgrades
While West Virginia University researchers see potential in educational settings for the newest official ChatGPT plugin, called Code Interpreter, they’ve found limitations for its use by scientists who work with biological data utilizing computational methods to prioritize targeted treatment for cancer and genetic disorders.
WVU in the News: Nursing shortages limit timely care In W.Va.
University experts are part of a new series from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, examining the strengths and challenges of the Mountain State’s workforce.
Many important WVU services will be inaccessible Sunday morning for security update
Faculty, staff and students on all campuses will be unable to log into many important services requiring WVU Login credentials from 6 a.m. to noon Sunday (Aug. 27) during critical security patching to the single sign-on system and many WVU servers.
Meet Kellon Smith: WVU Nursing’s new Nurse Anesthesia Program Assistant Director
Dr. Kellon Smith, a WVU School of Nursing alum and a faculty member since 2019, is now serving as the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program’s Assistant Director.
New Data-centric Collaboration with Caris Life Sciences Aims to Advance Cancer Research
Spurred by the crucial need to understand the molecular complexities of cancer development and progression, a joint effort by the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the West Virginia University Cancer Institute has led to a collaboration with Caris Life Sciences.
Faculty Development Program announces fall sessions
The Health Sciences Faculty Development Program is set to host a series of sessions throughout the fall semester. Designed to foster the growth of faculty to their maximum potential in the areas of teaching, research and service while achieving the vision and mission of the University, the program offers a variety of lectures and training opportunities throughout the academic year.