Announcements
WVU Eye Institute orthoptist named 2021 Scobee Award Winner
A West Virginia University Eye Institute orthoptist has received national recognition for her outstanding scores on the American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) exams.
‘Good virus’ may help scientists slow progression of incurable eye disorders
Viruses have a bad reputation for a good reason. But some viruses don’t harm people. Some can even help them.
Dec. 14, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 14, 2021.
WVU Army ROTC set to commission three new 2nd Lieutenants
West Virginia University Army ROTC Annual Fall Commissioning Ceremony
WVU to hold December commencement exercises Dec. 18
Nearly 2,700 West Virginia University students are expected to graduate in two ceremonies.
COVID-19 scholarship initiative provides $748K to WVU students in need
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, West Virginia University alumni and friends are providing financial support to help students facing financial challenges proceed with their education and achieve their dreams.
WVU in the News: To save lives, overdose antidote should be sold over-the-counter, advocates argue
Though all 50 states allow individuals to buy naloxone, often known by the brand-name drug Narcan, organizations that order the medication from drugmakers are subject to federal rules that designate the drug as prescription-only. The rules make accessing the lifesaving medication difficult for those at high risk of overdosing.
SAMHSA grant provides training on medication-assisted treatment to medical students across West Virginia
West Virginia’s three medical schools—the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), and West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Medicine and Office of Health Affairs—are collaborating on a project that will dramatically increase the number of educated providers who can provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by embedding MAT training into the medical school curriculum.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Try One!"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock encourages everyone to take time over the holidays to unplug and to focus on rest and connecting with others.
Dec. 13, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 13, 2021.