Announcements
WVU SOM Charleston Campus Gold Humanism Honor Society Welcomes New Members
(Charleston, W. Va.) – WVU School of Medicine Charleston Campus chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) is proud to welcome Beth Bloom Emrick, MD, FAAP an assistant professor of pediatrics at West Virginia University’s Charleston Campus. Dr. Emrick was chosen for this distinction by WVU School of Medicine peers and faculty, and is welcomed by Dr. Norman Ferrari, WVU’s GHHS faculty advisor, in recognition of her exemplary competence, compassion and model of humanism in medicine. She will be joined by new 2021 GHHS WVU-Charleston third year medical students Paige McCaleb, Katie Robinson and Kate Webster.
Jan. 17, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 17, 2021.
Jan. 16, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 16, 2021.
2021 Coach Bob Huggins Fish Fry
The annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry supports both the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment at the WVU Cancer Institute and Remember the Miners’ flagship scholars program. Each year, nearly 1,500 fans and friends gather to enjoy good company, great eats, and to support these worthy causes. To ensure this support does not waiver in 2021, and in keeping with COVID guidelines, the in-person event has been shifted to a cutting-edge virtual experience. Join us online for an entertaining evening, complete with special presentations, auctions, and exclusive commentary. The star-studded special guest lineup includes Founder and President of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy, ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla, WVU great Da’Sean Butler and many others to be announced!
Jan. 15, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 15, 2021.
WVU Today: WVU Pharmacy professor drives effort to administer COVID-19 vaccine to West Virginia teachers
As West Virginia primary and secondary school students prepare for in-person instruction next week, an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is organizing the effort to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and school personnel.
WVU in the News: Positive outcomes: Improving public health with outdoor recreation
In a powerful short documentary film, Elaine McMillion Sheldon addresses public health in West Virginia through the story of grant-funded youth programs that temporarily provide short-term after-school activities for kids.
Jan. 14, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 14, 2021.
Safety precautions ahead of the Inauguration Day Period
As the country prepares for the upcoming presidential inauguration and following the recent events that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, it’s important for the WVU community to be informed and aware of the resources that are available on campus.
Diversity & Society: New course encourages students to become comfortable with the uncomfortable
In a newly developed course, West Virginia University undergraduate and graduate students will have an opportunity to expand how they think about diversity, power, oppression, social justice and more. Diversity & Society, DSGN 493B, is open to all academic majors and there are no course prerequisites.