Announcements
WVU and Oman’s National University highlight global accreditation success at international conference
Christopher Martin, M.D., M.Sc., professor in the West Virginia University Schools of Medicine and Public Health and director of global engagement at the WVU Health Sciences Center, recently presented a collaborative success story on medical education at an international conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
WVU in the News: Is Running Really THAT Bad On Your Knees? The Answer May Surprise You.
You’re probably familiar with the idea that running is bad for your knees. It’s a pervasive thought that keeps many folks from going out for a jog.
WVU in the News: Open-ocean swimming has many health benefits — and some risks
It’s great exercise and real mood enhancer. But some hazards — rip currents, wildlife and pollution — are challenging for even the most experienced swimmers.
STEPS Simulation Certificate Program graduates 16th cohort
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education has graduated its 16th cohort from the Simulation Certificate Program. Participants came from backgrounds of medicine, nursing and nurse anesthesia.
Abstract submissions open for Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Faculty and staff are asked to encourage their undergraduate researchers to submit abstracts for the 18th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium by July 7.
New podcast episode: The weight of grief
Info for the new Adjusting the Sails podcast featuring Samantha Coyne, LEND trainee and WVU Law student.
WVU’s Purpose2Action program builds purpose and community through mentorship
Connor Stricklen, a recent graduate from the West Virginia University School of Public Health, reflects on his experience at the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center as part of the WVU Center for Community Engagement's Purpose2Action program.
The Merlin Arc Fayette Scholarship application set to open July 1
The Merlin Arc Fayette Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship to support undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in relevant fields related to disabilities. These fields include special education, psychology, social work, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, disability studies, early childhood education, and other related fields.
WV AHEC director receives national award for social justice
Angela Alston, MPH, executive director of the Southeastern West Virginia Area Health Education Center, has received the 2025 Andy Nichols Award for Social Justice from the National AHEC Organization.
WVU School of Nursing hosts third annual Day Camp for high schoolers interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing hosted its third annual Day Camp on Saturday, June 7, 2025, inviting high school students from West Virginia and beyond to explore the possibility of nursing as a career.