Announcements
WVU in the News: Baylen Dupree—A 2022 West Virginia Wonder Woman
Baylen Dupree of Ranson is not your typical teenager. She’s a sophomore at WVU, studying psychology. She’s a TikTok phenom with 6.7 million followers. And she has Tourette Syndrome—a neurological disorder that causes sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds called tics that can range from head jerking and grunting to repeating others’ words or phrases and using uncontrollable vulgar language.
Keyser Campus sophomores learn about musculoskeletal system assessment
In a recent skills lab at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, sophomores in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) learned about musculoskeletal system assessment.
Obesity and biological sex may make individuals more vulnerable to COVID-19, WVU study suggests
A new animal study from Katherine Lee, a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Medicine, investigates why individuals with obesity may have a particularly difficult time fending off SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Specifically, female obese mice experienced worse disease symptoms, showing the importance of both obesity and biological sex in COVID-19 outcomes.
Faculty Feature: Brad Phillips
Caring for others has always been important to Dr. Brad Phillips. As someone who also always enjoyed science courses, when he was finishing high school and thinking about what he wanted to study in college, nursing seemed to be a perfect fit.
Keyser Campus senior helps educate middle schoolers about blood pressure
During her NSG 411 Community Preceptorship, a WVU School of Nursing student has been educating area middle school students about blood pressure.
Alumni and former students to lose access to WVU MIX accounts three years after end of last term
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, alumni and former students will lose access to their WVU-issued MIX (Gmail) accounts three years after the end of the last term they were enrolled.
Careers Through the Years: School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Panel
The West Virginia University community is invited to attend this distinguished alumni career panel conversation hosted by the WVU School of Public Health as the school celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
Leadership in Crisis: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
The West Virginia University community is invited to attend this panel discussion, "Leadership in Crisis: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic," featuring key leaders from the university and beyond who played integral roles in guiding their organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheers to 10 Years: Public Health is Sweet!
The West Virginia University community is invited to attend an ice cream social in the WVU Health Sciences Pylon Commons to celebrate the School of Public Health's 10th anniversary. The event will feature School of Public Health trivia, a photo booth, apparel giveaways and a few special guests.
Anniversary Kickoff, Expert Panel: Current Trends and Issues in Public Health and Healthcare
Join the West Virginia University School of Public Health on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. as it kicks off its 10-year anniversary celebration, featuring opening remarks from President E. Gordon Gee, Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh, Dean Jeff Coben, and others.