Announcements
WVU faculty receive $500,000 grant to close the gap in youth access to mental health resources
To better equip West Virginia teachers and other school personnel to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health crises among students, Rawn Boulden, assistant professor, and Christine Schimmel, associate professor, of the School Counseling Program in the West Virginia University College of Education and Human Services, have received a five-year, $500,000 grant to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in West Virginia schools.
Nov. 5, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 5, 2021.
Berry recognized for excellence in addiction treatment
James Berry, D.O., chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry in the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, was recently recognized by the Addiction Policy Forum as a Pillar of Excellence in Addiction Treatment.
Nov. 4, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 4, 2021.
WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences Holiday Decorating Guidelines
As we approach the holiday season, decorating guidelines are offered from both WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences. Please read to ensure your decorations meet safety guidelines.
WVU in the News: WVU's new and successful approach to substance abuse
Guests Steve Davis, associate professor at West Virginia University’s School of Public Health, and Herb Linn, program director at WVU’s Office of Health Affairs, talk with host Sheila Hyland about the success and hopes for the unique WV PEERS program.
Hodder and statewide team receive federal grant to study COVID-19 variants in West Virginia
Infectious disease experts from both West Virginia University and Marshall University will team up to identify and track SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in West Virginia in hopes of preparing for and preventing future outbreaks.
The Market at Health Sciences to close seating areas at 4 p.m. daily
In an effort to create a safe, secure and quality experience for students, faculty and staff, The Market at Health Sciences will begin closing the main dining/seating areas after daily operating hours effective Thursday, Nov. 4. Due to ongoing staffing challenges and security issues, The Market’s entry and exit doors will be locked daily at 4 p.m. Access to general seating areas will be restricted after 4 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 3, 2021.
Kanawha Valley dentists pay it forward to dental school
The WVU School of Dentistry is sharing thanks for recent donation to scholarship funds.