Announcements
WVU grad celebrates mom’s legacy with $200K School of Nursing scholarship gift
A West Virginia University graduate inspired by his late mother’s passion for nursing is building upon her legacy with a $200,000 scholarship gift to support School of Nursing students from West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Lubeck PSD tests for C8, GenX after conflicting results
The Lubeck Public Service District paid for independent testing after data released by the state last month showed detectable levels of C8 and GenX in its treated water.
Renovation to Starbucks in Ruby lobby begins June 7
The Starbucks in the lobby of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital will be undergoing a remodel starting Wednesday, June 7.
WVU in the News: WVU researcher uses ChatGPT to teach coding
Gangqing “Michael” Hu, associate professor with the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology recently explained how students can utilize ChatGPT to code in bioinformatics. Hu was able to capitalize on the workflows within the chatbot to teach students how to tweak chatbot prompts for optimal responses and ensure accuracy. Hu discussed this work in the State Journal and the journal Nature.
University community invited to Health Sciences event with leader of Office of National Drug Control Policy
WVU will host Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, on Thursday (June 8) at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
WVU researchers look at opioid use disorder treatment through eyes of patients
Patients would be more willing to enter medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder if existing stigmas were reduced and more accessible payment support was readily available, a West Virginia University study finds.
WVU School of Nursing ranks in top 100 best nursing schools for master’s degree by U.S. News and World Report
In a recently released ranking, U.S. News & World Report named WVU School of Nursing as one of the top 100 nursing schools in the nation for a nursing master’s degree.
WVU Nursing faculty nominated for Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award
Dana Friend, a clinical assistant professor with the WVU School of Nursing, has been nominated for the Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
HSCommunity: Excitement of Change
In this ever-evolving world, there is one constant – change. There are times that change is avoidable, and there are times that we seek it out. Think back on those times in your own life with mindfulness.
Beckley students represent WVU Nursing at recent CAMC Teddy Bear Fair
Beckley Campus students recently represented the WVU School of Nursing during the annual CAMC Women and Children’s Teddy Bear Fair.