Announcements
WVU DEI to host panel discussion: Identifying and Combatting Structural Racism
Join J. Spenser Darden, WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion's director of diversity initiatives and community engagement, for a panel discussion: Identifying and Combatting Structural Racism. The virtual event will be held on Tuesday, June 23, at 2:30 p.m.
WVU School of Public Health Final Self-Study available for review
A message from Dr. Linda Alexander, senior associate dean for academic, student and faculty affairs:
Gee announces first steps in WVU’s efforts to address campus racial shortcomings
West Virginia University will undertake an internal review of its systems and policies, with a goal to begin implementing some recommendations by mid-August, President Gordon Gee said Friday as both he and Board of Governors President David Alvarez addressed ongoing racial unrest in the country.
Drive-thru retirement celebration for Dr. Lisa Salati set for June 23
A drive-thru retirement celebration for Dr. Lisa Salati will be held Tuesday, June 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the left side of the WVU Coliseum parking lot.
June 19, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 19, 2020.
Poore celebrates, reflects on Juneteenth in letter to WVU Community
Meshea L. Poore, Esq., West Virginia University vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, sent a letter reflecting on Juneteenth in its historical context and its meaning in light of current racial issues in the U.S. to the University community today (June 19).
U.S. cities with pro sports see more flu deaths
Sports leagues may want to consider calling a timeout on reopening their doors to fans, based on new West Virginia University-led research that links an uptick in seasonal flu deaths to U.S. cities with pro sports teams.
WVU Medicine begins relaxing visitation restrictions
WVU Medicine has begun relaxing the visitation restrictions at its hospitals and clinics that were put into place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 18, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 18, 2020.
Dental school emphasizes message of diversity, equity and inclusion
Considering the sensitive, unfortunate, and disturbing events related with the horrific murder of an African American citizen, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, MN, and the tragedies of many others such as Breonna Taylor and Robert Fuller, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee expresses its deep concern and condemns all acts of prejudice, violence and discrimination.