Announcements
WVU School of Dentistry announces student research award winners
Three teams of students were awarded for their work following the annual West Virginia University School of Dentistry research competition on April 3.
WVU Nursing student aids in life-saving assistance for friend on campus
A WVU School of Nursing student recently provided life-saving assistance for his friend who unexpectedly collapsed while on campus.
WBOY and Homefinder’s Plus announce 2025 Remarkable Woman of West Virginia
Colleen Kroll, a family nurse practitioner in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at WVU Medicine and a clinical instructor at the WVU School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 Remarkable Woman of West Virginia.
NOTICE: Brief water disruption at Health Sciences April 2
At approximately 2:15 p.m. today, HSC Facilities experienced a brief water disruption after a construction crew working for WVU Medicine on Van Voorhis Road damaged a water main. As a result, several WVU buildings, including the Health Sciences Center, reported low water pressure.
IPE to host “Art at the Pylons” event celebrating creativity and wellness
The Art Therapy and Music Therapy programs at West Virginia University invite students, faculty and staff to take a creative break and explore the healing power of the arts during Art at the Pylons, taking place on Tues. April 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WVU School of Nursing to host to free one-day camp for high schoolers interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing will be hosting its third annual Day Camp on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for high school students who are interested in exploring nursing as a career.
IPE to host Health Professions Education Grand Rounds on April 23
The Office of Faculty Development partnered with the Department of Medical Education, the Office of Interprofessional Education and the Medical Education and Administration Fellowship are set to host Health Professions Education Grand Rounds.
FSAP to host virtual Mental Health First Aid training
The WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program will offer two virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification opportunities this summer. MHFA helps individuals assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional help is available or the crisis is resolved.
WVU in the News: Health Sciences Fair aims to inspire health disciplines to work together
On Tuesday, April 1, WBOY featured a segment highlighting the WVU Health Sciences Interprofessional Education program and WVU School of Dentistry Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program.
WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $46.2 million Wednesday (March 26) during the University’s eighth Day of Giving. More than 10,300 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a record. The $46.2 million figure tops 2024’s WVU Day of Giving record of $30.4 million raised from over 8,500 gifts.