Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU hosts first ever School of Nursing day camp
It’s never too early for kids to get an idea of what they would like to do as a profession someday. On Friday, the WVU School of Nursing hosted a day camp for high school students interested in possibly pursuing nursing as a career.
Interprofessional experiences prepare WVU Health Sciences students to provide improved collaborative care
As West Virginia University Health Sciences students learn how to best serve their patients and communities, the Office of Interprofessional Education is providing unique opportunities for them to work together through hands-on learning experiences with an interdisciplinary approach.
Volunteer medical missions connect WVU with rural Honduras
From a young age, Emily Barnes has had a strong sense of purpose and adventure. Now she is able to combine her passions as a faculty member in the WVU School of Nursing.
NEI grant provides funding for vision research into early Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses
A West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher is conducting vision research that he hopes can lead to earlier diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease thanks to a new grant, awarded by the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health.
Registration open for gender-affirming voice group therapy sessions
Adults can now register for gender-affirming voice group therapy sessions to provide a safe place to explore an individual’s voice while receiving positive, affirming feedback from individuals within their community.
WVU offers social support group to empower young and teen girls with autism
The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the West Virginia University School of Medicine will be offering a social skills and self-care program for girls with autism and related developmental disabilities called Girls Night Out.
WVU in the News: Even with new legislation, it could be years before drinking water in West Virginia is free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
State lawmakers passed the PFAS Protection Act to start controlling pollution in drinking water. While a step in the right direction, many are concerned that it prolongs health hazards for West Virginians.
Public Health graduate commissioned as U.S. Air Force Second Lieutenant
On May 12, Kaleigh Moss, Class of 2023 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Public Health, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, along with 15 fellow cadets.
WVU in the News: WVU System and New River CTC partner to increase educational opportunities for nurses
The new agreement gives students who have completed New River CTC’s ADN program and received RN licensure the opportunity to continue their education in the WVU School of Nursing RN to BSN program.
WVU System and New River CTC partner to increase educational opportunities for nurses
The West Virginia University System, including the WVU School of Nursing and West Virginia Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), and New River Community and Technical College (New River CTC) announced a new agreement today to assist New River CTC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates in continuing their education.