Announcements
‘It Starts Here’: WVU School of Public Health to celebrate national week of recognition
The WVU School of Public Health encourages everyone to join us in celebrating National Public Health Week, April 7-12, with a series of events focused on advocacy and community engagement.
Ivanoff honored for contributions to dental profession
Dr. Chris Ivanoff, a faculty member in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, was recently honored for a patent he was awarded to enhance dental drug delivery.
Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Ph.D., to be named WVU Health Sciences Chair in Research and Scholarships
In recognition of outstanding achievement, Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Ph.D., has been honored with the inaugural West Virginia University Health Sciences Chancellor’s Chair in Research & Scholarships by Health Sciences Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh, M.D.
Graduating WVU medical students make their match, learn residency placements
The futures were sealed for 115 West Virginia University medical students who opened their envelopes to learn their residency placements for the next three to seven years during the School of Medicine’s National Residency Match celebration on Friday, March 21.
WVU School of Pharmacy Professor Inducted into Prestigious Interprofessional Healthcare Academy as Distinguished Fellow
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) has announced the election of Gina Baugh, PharmD, as a Distinguished Fellow in the Pharmacy Academy. Baugh is a clinical professor in the WVU School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Steven Campbell to serve as new WVU Urology chair
The West Virginia University School of Medicine announces Steven Campbell, M.D., Ph.D., as the new chair of the Department of Urology, effective June 30.
WVU neuroscientists fine-tune zinc activity to improve messaging in brain
West Virginia University neuroscientists have discovered a way to control how much zinc is released to specific locations in the brain. The essential mineral plays a major role in the organ’s function, including improving memory and lessening symptoms of some neurological disorders, but getting the right amount to the right place is key.
School of Public Health faculty member earns recognition at WVCTSI annual meeting
Dr. Gordon Smith, Stuart M. and Joyce N. Robbins Distinguished Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, was awarded best research poster at the 2025 West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute “Roads to Research Opportunities for Rural Communities” Annual Meeting.
WVU in the News: Remarkable Women: Colleen Kroll
During the week of March 17, 12 News and Homefinders Plus Real Estate are celebrating Colleen Kroll for her passion for helping the younger generations.
WVU welcomes Sen. Capito to usher in phase one of extensive dental school renovation
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to campus today (March 18) to celebrate a $12.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its extensive expansion and renovation project.