Announcements
STAR, related systems will be down Sunday for important updates
Banner (STAR) and STAR-related applications will be unavailable until 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13, for important updates that require more time than our normal maintenance window allows. This will affect the Banner self-service app (star.wvu.edu), Banner administrative forms (STAR INB), Banner Document Management, Banner Operational Data Store and Degree Works.
Mountaineer Station parking garage closed next week
Beginning Monday, March 14, the roadway near the Mountaineer Station parking garage will undergo paving. In order to complete this paving project, the parking garage will be closed from Saturday, March 12, through Sunday, March 20.
WVU postponing March 16 pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Mountainlair
Due to anticipated decreased demand as a result of spring break next week, West Virginia University and the Monongalia County Health Department have decided to postpone the pop-up COVID-19 vaccine at the Mountainlair originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 16.
WVU’s fifth Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $15.5 million Wednesday (March 9) during the University’s fifth Day of Giving, a 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system. More than 5,600 gifts were made, also a new record. The $15.5 million figure tops 2021’s WVU Day of Giving record of $11.9 million raised from just over 5,000 gifts.
WVU School of Nursing to host virtual open house for Fast-Track Nursing program March 31
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a spring 2022 Virtual Open House for the BS/BA to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Thursday, March 31 at 6 p.m.
West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program open April 15 through June 1
The West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle for the 2022-2023 academic year will be open from April 15 through June 1 this year.
Beckley Campus hosts ice cream social for inductees of Sigma Theta Tau
Soon-to-be inducted members of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society at the Beckley Campus were invited to a luncheon and ice cream social March 8.
Six ways to alleviate the stressed healthcare industry in light of COVID-19, according to WVU economists
Since 2020, COVID-19 has squeezed the healthcare industry into a stranglehold that’s caused staffing shortages and restricted access to quality patient care. This forced some policymakers to enact temporary waivers of licensing restrictions to ease up those burdens.
Under the Dome: March 8, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed. This edition includes an update on many bills and activities happening in Charleston, as the Legislature enters the final week of its 60-day regular session.
Despite COVID-19 challenges, WVU students find motivation, inspiration for their future nursing careers
Students at West Virginia University are finding motivation and inspiration for their future careers as nurses, despite the physical and emotional exhaustion the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in the nursing professionals they train with every day. In fact, the pandemic has strengthened their resolve to keep nurses in the pipelines to provide hands-on health care.