Announcements
WVU in the News: First at 4 Forum / Aiden Slusser
Aiden Slussler, a student ambassador with the WVU School of Nursing, joined First at 4 on Wednesday. He talked about what WVU student ambassadors do, the goal of the program, and his own personal goals.
WVU School of Nursing receives funding from Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon to support access to nurse-led care
The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon is contributing $15,000 in funding to the WVU School of Nursing to support community engagement work in Barbour County.
WVU in the News: WVU launches new well-being site
West Virginia University has launched a new website to serve as the hub for all student health resources.
A sound investment: Foundation maximizes private support for WVU
Nearly 10 years ago, West Virginia University alumnus Scott Wilkie approached his wife, Carol, with a bold idea: He wanted to create a family endowment to support marketing students at his alma mater.
Emphasis on well-being supports WVU Health Sciences students’ growth and success
As students in West Virginia University Health Sciences’ five schools – Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing,Pharmacy and Public Health – pursue their purpose to serve others, the university is committed to helping them flourish in and outside of the classroom.
Stopping at nothing to fulfill her purpose as a nurse
As a native of the Beckley area, Richmond eagerly enrolled at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus after graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. She was progressing well through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program until she started having some medical issues in late 2019. She was a first semester senior at the time.
Student researchers present oral health findings at annual competition
Whether it was about remineralization, obstructive sleep apnea or barriers to dental care, West Virginia University School of Dentistry’s Class of 2024 students confidently took to the podium to share their findings at the 55th annual dental school alumni association research competition.
WVU students celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month
West Virginia University occupational therapy students are “Bringing Possibilities to Life” for their patients – which is not only the theme of National Occupational Therapy month this April, but a guiding principle of their practice and profession.
WVU Nursing faculty members showcase their profession at Mountaineer Middle Career Day
Three WVU School of Nursing faculty members attended the Mountaineer Middle School’s Career Day to showcase their profession and encourage the students to consider nursing as a career. Held March 17, the event welcomed sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to explore future career opportunities. Dr. Ann Hendrickson, Dr. Beth Minchau, and Dr. Heather Carter-Templeton represented the School of Nursing at the event.
WVU in the News: Fighting HIV
Dr. Sally Hodder tells WSAZ-TV expanded low-barrier testing in West Virginia would help slow HIV transmission.