Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU System and New River CTC partner to increase educational opportunities for nurses
The new agreement gives students who have completed New River CTC’s ADN program and received RN licensure the opportunity to continue their education in the WVU School of Nursing RN to BSN program.
WVU System and New River CTC partner to increase educational opportunities for nurses
The West Virginia University System, including the WVU School of Nursing and West Virginia Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), and New River Community and Technical College (New River CTC) announced a new agreement today to assist New River CTC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates in continuing their education.
Transformation initiatives advancing across WVU System
West Virginia University continues to move forward with initiatives designed to transform academics and operations across its campuses in Morgantown, Beckley, Keyser, Martinsburg and Charleston.
WVU Foundation: Alumni couple's gifts aid orthodontics and pediatrics at WVU School of Dentistry
Future students and patients of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry will benefit from an alumni couple’s gifts to carry on their family legacies in oral health care.
Video of Campus Conversation available
A Campus Conversation was held Wednesday (May 24) via Zoom to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
Alumni of the Year nominations being sought for WVU Tech nursing graduates
WVU Tech is seeking nominations for Alumni of the Year for graduates of the WVU School of Nursing.
Sports Cardiology: Athletes with Cardiac Channelopathies – Can They Play?
This talk, led by Dr. Thomas Allison, professor with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, will present three interesting cases: syncope while swimming, ventricular tachycardia during screening for basketball, and cardiac arrest in a half marathon.
WVU School of Medicine psychologist appointed to task force to guide telemedicine
As telemedicine continues steady growth and the demand for mental health care remains high, the need for best practices in the field of telepsychology has become even more important for clinicians and patients. One West Virginia University faculty member will serve on the task force for the American Psychological Association to update guidelines for clinicians practicing telepsychology.
WVU researchers see need to strengthen mental health programs for first responders
Controlling traumatic situations is synonymous with the daily duties of first responders, yet many mental health programs to combat the increasing stress they encounter are lacking. That’s why West Virginia University researchers are identifying steps policymakers and community members can take to aid front-line workers.
FSAP provides immediate support when needed
The WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program has launched Brief Emotional Support Team sessions, offering employees immediate support during times of need.