Announcements
Hernandez, Uqaily, elected WVU student government president, VP
The campaign for West Virginia University Student Government Association ended Wednesday evening (March 9) as the SGA Judicial Court certified Chloe Hernandez and Pareera Uqaily as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2022-23 academic year. Health Sciences students Grace Aiello, Matthew Hudson and Brooklyn Milam were elected as senators.
Women in Science & Medicine podcast features academic equity and diversity advocate Nicquet Blake
The Women in Science & Medicine podcast features discussions with female scientists within West Virginia University and other institutions. This series shares achievements and insights from some of the country’s top female scientists. This includes learning about their experiences becoming passionate about science and overcoming obstacles along the way.
WVU in the News: Can Ultrasound Help Treat Alzheimer’s?
Imagine strapping on a high-tech helmet, lying on an MRI table and, after microbubbles bounce in your blood vessels and ultrasound waves are beamed at your brain, walking away with fewer symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Six ways to alleviate the stressed healthcare industry in light of COVID-19, according to WVU economists
Since 2020, COVID-19 has squeezed the healthcare industry into a stranglehold that’s caused staffing shortages and restricted access to quality patient care. This forced some policymakers to enact temporary waivers of licensing restrictions to ease up those burdens.
March 8, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 8, 2022.
Residency Match Day support offered by BeWell
Let’s be honest, the journey leading up to Match Day is a long, grueling process. You have spent LOTS of time and energy building your medical school narrative – passing block and comprehensive exams, constantly pivoting in each clinical rotation – all the while finding the time to interview and lean into other identities that are important to you. Wait, you have other identities besides being a medical school student?
Under the Dome: March 8, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed. This edition includes an update on many bills and activities happening in Charleston, as the Legislature enters the final week of its 60-day regular session.
Despite COVID-19 challenges, WVU students find motivation, inspiration for their future nursing careers
Students at West Virginia University are finding motivation and inspiration for their future careers as nurses, despite the physical and emotional exhaustion the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in the nursing professionals they train with every day. In fact, the pandemic has strengthened their resolve to keep nurses in the pipelines to provide hands-on health care.
HSCommunity: International Women's Day
HSCommunity is a newsletter from the Health Sciences Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Subcommittee on Communications.
March 7, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 7, 2022.