Announcements
Graduating seniors recognized for academic achievement awards in Health Informatics and Information Management
Four graduating seniors in the Health Informatics and Information Management program were celebrated at an awards luncheon on Thursday, May 12 for their outstanding achievement in their professional practice experiences and for noteworthy community service to the state of West Virginia.
Now enrolling future nurses: WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus accepting applications for first cohort
The newest campus of the West Virginia University School of Nursing — Bridgeport at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center — is now accepting applications for its first cohort of students.
Keyser Campus students complete mental health training
To better serve other struggling with mental health issues, three senior nursing students at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently completed Kognito Mental Health Training.
New tool developed by WVU researchers makes it easier to identify pregnant patients with eating disorders
Although rapid screening tools exist to help doctors identify patients with eating disorders, none have been developed and verified for use with pregnant patients specifically. That’s a problem because, when pregnancy and disordered eating intersect, unique experiences can arise. A team of WVU researchers—led by Elizabeth Claydon, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health—are pursuing a solution.
WVU in the News: As Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates push more gas production, report collects studies that show fracking harms
Michael McCawley speaks with StateImpact Pennsylvania about a new collection of studies looking at the effects of fracking on human health and the environment.
WVU in the News: 'Weak language': Analysis finds that government agencies downplay PFAS risks
Analysis from Alan Ducatman and other researchers shows official health communications are failing communities contaminated with PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals."
WVU in the News: State laws are treating fentanyl like the new crack—and making the same mistakes of the 80s and 90s
In reporting from Time, Robin Pollini raises questions about how fentanyl crimes are being treated at state levels
Clay's Purpose — May 2022
It is a special time of year again – commencement at West Virginia University! This past weekend was a tribute to our students, their families and to all at the university who have worked so hard to ensure that our graduates are prepared to take the next steps in their journeys. It is a time of celebration as old doors close and new doors open.
May 16, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 16, 2022.
WVU School of Nursing celebrates the Class of 2022
During the May 14 ceremony in Morgantown, the West Virginia University School of Nursing celebrated its graduating Class of 2022.