Announcements
Call for Nominations: WVU HSC Faculty Development Program
The WVU HSC Faculty Development Program is seeking nominations for the Academy of Excellence in Teaching & Learning.
A remix on brain research: DJ Steve Aoki teams up with WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, donates $20K
World-renowned DJ and two-time Grammy-nominated producer Steve Aoki has collaborated with dozens of talented partners (BTS, Linkin Park, Lil Jon) over the course of his career. His latest collaborating partner hails from West Virginia University: Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
Feb. 8, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Feb. 8, 2021.
WVU in the News: The Key to West Virginia’s Vaccine Success
As a physician focused on public health in West Virginia, I am accustomed to our state scoring low in all national measures of health. We have high rates of obesity, chronic diseases, and fatal opioid overdoses. Now, however, we are leading in the country’s most important health initiative: We are one of the states with the highest per capita distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, just behind Alaska.
Virtual farewell event set for Feb. 24 for Dr. Nathan Pauly
Nathan Pauly, PhD, director of Medicaid Research and Evaluation in the Office of Health Affairs, will be leaving his position with West Virginia University on Feb. 24.
Feb. 6, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Feb. 6, 2021.
Feb. 5, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Feb. 5, 2021.
WVU in the News: COVID-19, misconceptions about alcohol could lead to increased winter drinking
A recent study conducted by Rehabs.com, a website facilitated by American Addiction Centers, says 50% of West Virginians reported increased alcohol consumption during winter months.
WVU in the News: The mistrusted medical miracle: Vaccines have revolutionized health, but some still question their safety
On the one hand, vaccines have saved millions of lives. Yet despite being applauded as a medical miracle, vaccines have always generated a level of public distrust.
Join Rise WVU in celebrating Black Love Day
Rise WVU will host its 3rd Annual Black Love Day Celebration with an interactive panel discussion to review Black Love's representation in the media and its dynamics within the black community on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend!