Announcements
West Virginia University applauds passage of FinTech Sandbox bill to support entrepreneurs
West Virginia is the latest state in the U.S. to adopt a regulatory sandbox to encourage the development of new rising industries within its borders. In these uncertain times, it’s a move that brings hope to an entrepreneurial community – and a state – navigating hardships from a global pandemic.
Under the Dome: Special Edition/COVID-19
This special edition of Under the Dome provides a review of the issues and funding being considered by state and federal government, including the West Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress, related to COVID-19.
WVU Extension Service and West Virginia Department of Agriculture partner to inspire statewide family gardening
With extra time on their hands, many West Virginians are looking for ways to keep busy. And, West Virginia University Extension Service and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture believe they have the perfect solution – family gardening.
Revised Final Exams Schedule for Spring 2020
Due to the University’s transition of all course delivery to distance learning platforms, the Offices of the Provost and the University Registrar have implemented a revised schedule for Spring 2020 final exams. The revised schedule is for all WVU-Morgantown undergraduate courses.
Hayanga appointed as Health and Human Services special advisor
Jeremiah Hayanga, M.D., ECMO program director at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, has been appointed as a special advisor by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric D. Hargan.
WVU School of Medicine faculty suggests artificial intelligence could be significant tool in treating COVID-19 patients
Doctors and other health care providers could get some help from artificial intelligence, which could expedite decisions regarding patient care and minimize exposure, saving personal protective equipment, according to Dr. Partho Sengupta, Abnash C. Jain chair and chief of the Division of Cardiology and director of Cardiovascular Imaging at the West Virginia University School of Medicine.
April 15, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 15, 2020.
Some older patients may struggle with telemedicine during COVID-19 pandemic, says WVU nurse practitioner
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more patients are using their computers or smartphones to visit their doctors virtually instead of in person. But not everyone who needs to see a nurse or doctor while maintaining social distance can embrace telemedicine easily. One population may have an especially difficult time: elderly patients.
April 14, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 14, 2020.
WV Project ECHO COVID-19 Series
All are welcome to join an upcoming COVID-19 Response ECHO session, featuring Dr. Chris Martin, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. Martin's presentation will focus on COVID-19 testing.