Announcements
Experienced development officer joins WVU School of Dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed Dee O'Palko in the new year as director of development. O'Palko assumes the role from Karen Coombs who will provide transitional support until her retirement on Feb. 7.
Mindful Steps Part 2 begins Thursday, Jan. 23.
Mindful Steps Part 2 is a six-week intermediate class that expands on the topics of the intro Mindful Steps series. The class is on Thursdays from Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 from Noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom.
Women in Science Leadership Panel Canceled
In honor of International Day of Women & Girls in Science, the Women in Science and Health Committee is hosting a Women in Science Leadership Panel on Monday, Feb. 3, at 12 p.m. in the Hostler Auditorium in HSC-North.
WVU School of Dentistry faculty, staff honored for longtime service
Five members of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry were recently recognized for their loyal and dedicated service to the state of West Virginia.
Blood Drive planned for Jan. 23 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
WVU Tech names homecoming alumni award winners, including WVU School of Nursing professor
WVU Tech recently named Kelly Morton, a nursing clinical assistant professor, as the recipient of the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus Alumni of the Year Award.
Peyton Duncan named Catamounts Climb Higher award recipient
Peyton Duncan, a pre-nursing major from Romney, W.Va., was presented with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for December 2024 at West Virginia University Potomac State College.
WVU School of Nursing Dean Tara Hulsey re-elected as president of state RN board
Dr. Tara Hulsey, WVU School of Nursing Dean and E. Jane Martin Endowed Professor, has been re-elected as the president of the West Virginia RN Board.
WVU student makes connections through science and sports
Much like participation on an athletic team, healthcare professions require dedication, hard work and collaboration. At West Virginia University, senior Mason Nunley has thrived in team environments as a student in the immunology and medical microbiology program and as a member of the WVU Ski Club.
WVU in the News: WVU professor explains how much heat is actually lost through the head
In a WBOY segment, Tyler Quinn, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, debunks an old myth by explaining how much body heat is actually lost through the head in cold temperatures.