Announcements
WVU to fully reopen campuses for fall 2021 semester
With recent decreases in COVID-19 cases across the country and the knowledge that COVID-19 vaccines are extremely safe and effective, West Virginia University now plans to fully reopen its campuses this fall.
WVU School of Nursing Class of 2021 alumna Bethany Smith recognized as a Whitmore/Gates Scholar.
Bethany Smith, a recent graduate of the West Virginia University School of Nursing - Keyser campus, was recently recognized for her exemplary scholarship and potential achievement during Recognition Day at West Virginia University Potomac State College.
New dental school dean energized by team at his alma mater
WVU School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Stephen Pachuta began his position as dean in June 2021. He is 1985 graduate of the dental school.
Scholarship initiative provides $389K to students affected by pandemic
Generous support from West Virginia University alumni, donors and friends is empowering more than 400 students in need to proceed with their educations amid the enduring economic challenges of COVID-19.
WVU in the News: Reaching out to at-risk communities
In March 2020, Tiffany Samuels checked her Facebook page and saw a post by Romelia Hodges, who posted about a COVID-19 outbreak in a Black church she attended, Friendship Baptist in Everettville.
Pride of Rural Virginia Project to host healthcare conversations to better understand needs, experiences of LGBTQ+ community
The Virginia Rural Health Association (VRHA) will host a series of interactive community conversations to better understand the healthcare needs and experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in rural communities across Virginia.
WVU outlines employee expectations for the fall semester
As West Virginia University prepares to welcome back students, faculty and staff to campus for the fall 2021 semester, the University has developed plans and guidelines for employees to ensure continued adaptation of new ways of working and operating in as safe a manner as possible.
Why We Should All Choose Vaccination
The COVID-19 pandemic has decreased markedly in numbers of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths in West Virginia and in the United States. However, when carefully looking at the data, it is evident that the impact of reduced COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are largely in our residents who are fully vaccinated.
WVU Extension Service, West Virginia State University Extension Service partnership receives $250,000 to enhance vaccine education
West Virginia University Extension Service and West Virginia State University Extension Service have received nearly $250,000 to enhance vaccine education and immunization outreach to West Virginians.
Convenient, online cancer screening tool now available for WVU Medicine employees
Through a partnership with the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, employees can now use our new, online WVU Medicine Employee Cancer Screening Eligibility Tool to determine screening recommendations and possible risk factors.