Announcements
Special effects training at WVU Health Sciences supports emergency preparedness
Most individuals are familiar with special effects makeup in movies, but it also has an important part in healthcare education. Learners at West Virginia University benefit from this specialized technique through the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety.
Mitchell and Quarrick named WVU Homecoming Royalty, Alumni awards presented
A celebration of past moments and the creation of new Homecoming memories culminated at West Virginia University today (Oct. 21) with the crowning of Romeo Mitchell Jr. and Olivia Quarrick as the 2023 Homecoming Royalty.
WVU in the News: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Dr. Lisa Costello, assistant professor at the WVU School of Medicine, provides information about COVID-19 vaccination for new parents.
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus sophomores participate in Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus hosted its Pledge Ceremony Oct. 3 at Church McKee Arts Center for sophomore students formally entering their nursing education.
Health Sciences & Technology Academy, Bridge Initiative at WVU partner to provide new opportunities for high school students
The Health Sciences & Technology Academy and Bridge Initiative for Science and Technology Policy, Leadership and Communications at West Virginia University are partnering to provide new experiential learning opportunities for high school students in West Virginia through a Network Challenge Grant from the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN).
WVU in the News: Health experts advise vaccination ahead of respiratory illness season
West Virginia University (WVU) health experts are encouraging everyone to practice prevention through vaccination as flu and RSV illness season approaches.
Health Sciences faculty members to present CoBRE grants during Evening of Science
The Office of Research and Graduate Education and Operation Blue Sky will host an Evening of Science on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 3-5 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
WVU joins BRAIN Center to advance technology for neurological disorders
West Virginia University will serve as the core clinical testing site within a consortium of top universities and industries to develop technologies designed to improve the care and rehabilitation of people with neurological disorders.
Children’s mental health professionals sought for survey
Therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, physicians, nurses and social service providers serving youth in West Virginia are encouraged to share their expertise on what is working and where gaps exist currently.
WVU Nursing Charleston Campus collects donations for Covenant House
As part of WVU Diversity Week 2023, the WVU School of Nursing Charleston Campus gathered donations for Covenant House, a Charleston-based organization aiming to eradicate homelessness, hunger and create well-being in the Greater Kanawha Valley.