Announcements
WVU in the News: Status of economy has minimal effect on racial disparities in West Virginia
Racial disparity in West Virginia looks the same during a recession as it does during periods of economic growth, according to a new report released this month.
WVU details parking, transportation, additional information for spring semester
To help students, faculty and staff prepare for a safe return to campus in January, West Virginia University is providing details on parking, transportation and more for the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-18-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-18-2020
Nov. 18, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 18, 2020.
Medication disposal protects public health
On Friday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the campus community is invited to stop by the Mountainlair near Hatfield’s to safely dispose of unwanted medications. On Saturday, November 21 from 12:00-4:00 p.m., residence hall students living on the Evansdale campus are invited to leave unwanted medications at the MedSafe kiosk under the Towers canopy.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-17-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-17-2020
Nov. 17, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 17, 2020.
WVU to shift undergraduate classes online ahead of holiday break, end of fall semester
Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on West Virginia University’s campuses, including Keyser and Beckley, all undergraduate instruction will move online Nov. 23-24. Some Health Sciences programs will be excluded, and faculty who teach graduate and professional-level courses may determine whether to teach in person on Monday and Tuesday. Students in those programs should check with their instructors.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week five in the midst of COVID-19 resurgence
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released findings for week five of their seven-week mask observation study. It comes at a time when masks are more crucial than ever as COVID-19 cases surge in West Virginia and throughout the country and the state adjusts to Governor Justice's Executive Order mandating the use of face coverings in all public indoor places.
WVU trauma surgeons, ER doctors help train young hunters to triage injuries and save lives
Six thousand young hunters will learn to stop and prevent significant injuries in their tracks while taking in the wild and wonderful West Virginia scenery through a partnership with the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Division of Natural Resources.