Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU nursing student delivers baby as EMT
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVNS) – A West Virginia University (WVU) School of Nursing student delivered a surprise baby last month while working as an EMT, which she describes as an ‘unforgettable experience’.
FBI reports rise in cybercrimes against higher ed targets; employees must remain vigilant to protect WVU credentials
A recent FBI report on an uptick in cybercrimes in the higher education sector is a reminder to all employees that protecting University systems and data is a shared responsibility, and everyone has a role to play. While WVU has taken many steps to secure networks, computers and data, the threats are constantly changing, and faculty and staff must remain vigilant.
New director to advance diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for WVU Health Sciences
Dedicated to fostering a more inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff that extends across West Virginia University and beyond, Courtney Lanham has been named director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Health Sciences.
Brief internet outage scheduled for July 15
HSC Information Technology Services will complete maintenance on the HSC network on Friday, July 15, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member joins Healthy Harrison Podcast
West Virginia University School of Nursing faculty member and Bridgeport Campus Chair Veronica Gallo recently joined the Healthy Harrison Podcast for the "Change Your State" segment.
Sophomore nursing students sought for virtual reality research
The purpose of this research is to evaluate an innovative teaching and learning strategy known as virtual reality simulation as a training module for donning, doffing and disposing of personal protective equipment (PPE) among sophomore nursing students.
Nominate faculty for excellence in simulation teaching
Nominations are now open for the annual David H. Wilks Award for Excellence in Simulation. Named in honor of the late Dr. David Wilks, the award acknowledges the dedication of faculty who set high standards in teaching and learning at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS).
Health Sciences clinical students invited to participate in stress reduction study
Clinical students from all WVU Health Sciences disciplines are invited to participate in the ForeST Study, a randomized controlled research study designed to determine if nature-based activities are feasible and effective in managing stress.
RNI recruiting for sensory deprivation research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for an eight-week research study designed to measure the effects of floatation on sleep and related measures of health and performance.
Easily report computer security and privacy incidents using new online form
Faculty, staff and students can now easily report computer security and privacy incidents, regardless of their college, campus or department, using a new Qualtrics form on the Health Sciences Center ITS website, its.hsc.wvu.edu, or at DefendYourData.wvu.edu.