Announcements
Recent graduates follow passion for global health
Many students choose to study public health because they want to make a difference in the world. For some graduates, that may include returning to their hometown to help patients at the local hospital navigate the healthcare system. For others, it might mean traveling the United States to provide expertise during natural disasters. For two recent graduates of the West Virginia University School of Public Health, making a difference in the world will take them across the globe.
VP of DEI and UPD chief issue letter: Fostering a Safe, Diverse and Inclusive Culture at WVU
West Virginia University’s Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea Poore and W.P. Chedester, chief of University Police, issued a joint letter to the Mountaineer family on Friday, June 5.
WVU works with National Guard to provide sanitized masks for healthcare providers
Using decontamination tactics to help maintain PPE supplies, West Virginia University is working with the National Guard to decontaminate and disinfect thousands of masks to address PPE shortages in healthcare systems in the state.
June 4, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 4, 2020.
June 3, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 3, 2020.
WVU announces plans for return to campus for fall semester, communication timeline released
Students will return to West Virginia University’s three campuses to begin fall classes on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the University announced today (June 3). Students will remain on campus, with no fall break, through Nov. 24, then depart for Thanksgiving Break, not returning to campus for the rest of the fall semester. There will be one week of online instruction following Thanksgiving Break, with finals also conducted online.
Gee calls on higher ed to create necessary dialogues, asks WVU community to lean on Mountaineer values in wake of Floyd, ‘countless’ other Black deaths
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee penned a letter to the Mountaineer family Wednesday, June 3, reflecting on the recent death of George Floyd, the other deaths in the Black community and the events of recent days.
WVU partnership to develop evaluation for state child mental health services
A West Virginia University partnership is developing a comprehensive evaluation for West Virginia children’s mental health services to ensure the best outcomes including fewer hospitalizations, shorter lengths of stay, fewer children being removed from the home and lower recidivism rates.
MyWVUDentalCare is just for you — our patients
By simply providing an email address, patients are able to do things like access and update information, message with providers and update medical histories.
Step away from the screen: short work breaks improve performance, mind
Zoom fatigue. Eye strain. Body aches. Working remotely can create challenges for your body and mind. Finding time to take breaks throughout the day can help alleviate stress, improve your mood and boost work performance. Lauren Weatherford, West Virginia University Extension Service Families and Health agent in Fayette and Nicholas counties, provides some tips on how to take effective breaks to improve focus and productivity.