Announcements
WVU plans for the future as BOG reviews year that required ‘laser-like’ focus
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee told Board of Governors members that during the COVID-19 crisis he is “proud that we have retained our laser-like focus on the pillars of our land-grant mission – education, healthcare and prosperity in West Virginia.”
Public Health researcher launches resource website investigating place and health in West Virginia
Research demonstrates that when asked about health or well-being, most people tend to respond with details about their good and poor behavior or access to a healthcare provider, medical facilities and clinics. To help reframe the way West Virginians think about and address population health, a new website, www.placeandhealthwv.com, is now available.
Nov. 5, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 5, 2020.
Occupational medicine provides diverse opportunities
With only 23 occupational medicine residency programs in the United States, many medical school graduates are unfamiliar with the field and, therefore, have little interest in pursuing a corresponding residency position. However, the program in the West Virginia University School of Public Health could change their minds.
Second virtual forum scheduled for persons of color, underrepresented minorities
The Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council invites all faculty, residents/fellows and students who identify as a person of color or an underrepresented minority to join a virtual forum Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. The forum is designed to promote connectivity among the Health Sciences community across schools, departments, disciplines and career stages.
WVU announces details on residence hall return and COVID-19 testing 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 the residence hall return process and COVID-19 testing for the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Nov. 4, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 4, 2020.
Holiday parties at Health Sciences not permitted this year
In an effort to protect the Health Sciences community, holiday parties are not permitted this year at worksite locations on and off campus.
Nov. 3, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 3, 2020.
Nov. 2, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 2, 2020.