Announcements
WVU School of Nursing professor and nurse practitioner working towards HIV prevention in West Virginia
Elizabeth Minchau, a clinical assistant professor and nurse practitioner in the West Virginia University School of Nursing, was recently featured in the West Virginia Nurse publication, helping to spread awareness on HIV education and prevention efforts.
WVU School of Nursing supports 2022 Veterans Golf Classic
WVU School of Nursing students volunteered Oct. 5 at the 2022 Veterans Golf Classic, offering assistance with vital signs, registration and raffle tickets. The WVU School of Nursing also served as a sponsor of the event, thanks to coordination by Professor Emeritus Dr. Sandra "Sam" Cotton.
WVU in the News: UHC, WVU officials celebrate new School of Nursing campus with ribbon cutting
A brand new campus of the WVU School of Nursing was unveiled Tuesday during a ribbon cutting ceremony at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Classes will begin at the new campus on Jan. 9, 2023.
HSCommunity: Diversity Week
There are many ways in which you can explore your curiosity, but exploring it will only broaden your understanding and perspective. It is important to understand that no one can force you to go on this DEI journey, we can only plant the seeds of curiosity – you must water them!
Rural Health Interest Group meeting scheduled for Oct. 11
Please join us for the second Rural Health Interest Group meeting of the fall semester Oct.11 at 12 p.m. via Zoom.
TLC hosting session on non-traditionally aged students
Non-traditionally aged students bring unique experiences and knowledge to our classes. Please join us for a roundtable discussion on different ways to engage these students and enhance their learning experience. Participants are asked to be prepared to discuss different ideas, experiences, and approaches.
WVU launches new Student Health website
Student Health has launched a new website to provide health care information for students at West Virginia University.
Gee: ‘College is more than worth it’
Calling on his unique perspective from more than 40 years as a university president, Gordon Gee says the debate about the value of higher education is over.
Sign up for Faculty Development “7 Steps to Mentor Authors” session
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “7 Steps to Mentor Authors” Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom.
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2022 Application now open!
According to the RHI (Rural Health Information) Hub, maintaining healthy rural communities depends on a robust rural health workforce. However, provider shortages are more common and oftentimes more severe in rural areas. Rural communities need physicians, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professionalsl that are well-educated, well-trained and have had experiences that expose them to and prepare them for rural practice. Minorities have also systematically experienced a greater number of health disparities based on their racial or ethnic group. To combat the shortage of rural healthcare providers, the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health has created PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program). Creating more opportunities for undergraduate students to be exposed to rural experiences will bridge the gap much sooner.