Announcements
WVU details parking, transportation, additional information for spring semester
To help students, faculty and staff prepare for a safe return to campus in January, West Virginia University is providing details on parking, transportation and more for the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Nov. 18, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 18, 2020.
Medication disposal protects public health
On Friday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the campus community is invited to stop by the Mountainlair near Hatfield’s to safely dispose of unwanted medications. On Saturday, November 21 from 12:00-4:00 p.m., residence hall students living on the Evansdale campus are invited to leave unwanted medications at the MedSafe kiosk under the Towers canopy.
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Dental Student Service Award Application now open!
Attention WVU School of Dentistry students!
Nov. 17, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 17, 2020.
Reminder: Follow COVID-19 safety guidance to protect yourself and others
West Virginia is experiencing an increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on WVU’s campuses. This is a reminder that we must remain vigilant in following all public health guidance to stay safe and healthy and to keep the more vulnerable members of our community safe.
Hugh Baby’s at Evansdale Crossing temporarily closed due to COVID-19 exposure
The Hugh Baby's location at Evansdale Crossing temporarily closed Tuesday (Nov. 17) after West Virginia University was notified of a COVID-19 exposure at the storefront.
WVU to shift undergraduate classes online ahead of holiday break, end of fall semester
Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on West Virginia University’s campuses, including Keyser and Beckley, all undergraduate instruction will move online Nov. 23-24. Some Health Sciences programs will be excluded, and faculty who teach graduate and professional-level courses may determine whether to teach in person on Monday and Tuesday. Students in those programs should check with their instructors.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week five in the midst of COVID-19 resurgence
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released findings for week five of their seven-week mask observation study. It comes at a time when masks are more crucial than ever as COVID-19 cases surge in West Virginia and throughout the country and the state adjusts to Governor Justice's Executive Order mandating the use of face coverings in all public indoor places.
WVU trauma surgeons, ER doctors help train young hunters to triage injuries and save lives
Six thousand young hunters will learn to stop and prevent significant injuries in their tracks while taking in the wild and wonderful West Virginia scenery through a partnership with the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Division of Natural Resources.