Announcements
WVU Medicine updates masking policy
Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about masking, WVU Medicine is strongly encouraging non-clinical staff who do not work in patient care areas to switch to a medical-grade mask and not use cloth masks.
Jan. 20, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 20, 2022.
WVU School of Dentistry scholarship aids students engaged in research, honors longtime faculty member
A $10,000 gift from Dr. Bryan and Carol Whitaker established the Bouquot Scholarship for Excellence in Research. The scholarship rewards dental students from West Virginia for excellence and creativity in oral health research.
Online program can help nurses learn how to promote holistic health in faith-based communities
West Virginia University School of Nursing is offering “Foundations of Faith Community Nursing” — an online continuing professional development course for individuals interested in helping to address the unique health-related needs within faith community settings.
Jan. 19, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 19, 2022.
WVU in the News: Professor Christopher Martin addresses vaccine hesitancy, risks of remaining unvaccinated with host of The Agenda, Georgia Tolley
Prompted by the news of tennis player Novak Djokovic being asked to leave Australia, Christopher Martin, MD, professor in the School of Public Health and School of Medicine, speaks with Georgia Tolley, news reporter and host of The Agenda, about the larger issues the unique circumstance brings to light regarding vaccine hesitancy, risks from remaining unvaccinated and more.
WVU resumes dashboard to track campus COVID-19 data during spring semester
West Virginia University will resume its public dashboard this week to track and compile COVID-19 information collected on the Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser campuses.
Jan. 18, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 18, 2022.
Dental clinic at WVU to participate in Give Kids a Smile effort
Annually, dentists across the nation participate in Give Kids A Smile®, an ADA program that helps underserved children receive the oral health care they need. WVU Dental clinics and the dental school will participate by offering free educational and preventive services to children from low-income families on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WVU dental school takes part in climate study to elevate DEI initiatives
Through a confidential, online survey, leaders hope to collect feedback from the school’s internal stakeholders that will help the school be more supportive of a humanistic, inclusive, diverse and equitable environment.