Announcements
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington provides scholarship funding for WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurses
Thanks to generous funding from the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington, the West Virginia University School of Nursing, in collaboration with FaithHealth Appalachia, is expanding its Faith Community Nursing program into Boone, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties. Nurses in these counties can receive a full scholarship for the all-online, 8-week Faith Community Nursing program. The next course will begin Sept. 15, 2025.
WVU in the News: Healing with Precision: Dr. Alexander Braley Brings Cutting-Edge Neurosurgery to Wheeling
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Alexander Braley, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, to their team at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. Dr. Braley specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with an interest in minimally invasive spine surgery.
WVU dental students selected for regional leadership team
Keerthana Arjuna and Hannah Stapleton, Doctor of Dental Surgery students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, have been selected to serve on the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) District 7 Leadership Team.
Seeking study participants to determine how CBD impacts driving performance
Ever wonder if Cannabidiol (CBD) affects driving performance? If so, we're seeking participants for a driving simulation study being conducted at the Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University.
WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI host talk on global movement to end hunger Aug. 6
WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU, part of the WVU School of Public Health, are partnering for a discussion on the global movement to end hunger at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, via Zoom.
Beckley Campus nursing faculty showcase science and creativity during GEARUP, STEM Camps
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus professors Cynthia Clark and Linda Angus recently helped showcase how “science meets creativity” during interactive sessions at GEARUP and STEM camps.
WVU in the News: WVU RNI to lead nationwide effort to improve care for traumatic brain injury patients
Dr. Javier Cárdenas, chief of the RNI’s Division of Sports Neurology and director of the RNI Concussion and Brain Injury Center, said a $300,000 grant from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Foundation will support efforts to showcase and expand the program already in use at RNI.
WVU in the News: Tobacco use linked to higher depression and anxiety
Adolescence is a critical time for brain and emotional development, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety are increasingly common during these years. Now, new research adds another concern for teens, parents, and health professionals: tobacco use, including e-cigarettes, may significantly increase the risk of poor mental health in teens.
WVU in the News: Keep your stride in line with these podiatrist-recommended shoes for overpronation
CNN Underscored, Dr. Aabha Suchak was consulted for expertise.
WVU School of Nursing faculty, staff participate in Pittsburgh Marathon Relay
Two teams of WVU School of Nursing faculty and staff recently participate in the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay to promote teamwork, health, and well-being. The marathon relay, held May 4 in downtown Pittsburgh, was divided into five legs of varying distances. Together, each team member in the relay contributed to running a full-length marathon.