Announcements
WVU School of Pharmacy celebrates 20th anniversary of American Pharmacists Month
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and the WVU Chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of American Pharmacists Month. This year’s national theme is “Caring for Our Communities.”
Curtis joins School of Medicine Department of Cancer Prevention and Control
Reagan Curtis joined the West Virginia University School of Medicine in August as a professor in the new Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.
Nursing simulation assistant provides hands-on learning environment at WV STEPS
Courtney Riley has always had an interest in healthcare. Her academic journey at West Virginia University gave her experience in child development, psychology and communications, but her path took a turn and led her to the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety.
WVU in the News: As communities grapple with needle waste, advocates say limiting syringe programs is not the answer
Robin Pollini, a professor in the WVU School of Medicine and School of Public Health, contributes to reporting by The Maine Monitor about syringe exchange programs.
WVU in the News: WVU dental school recieves $12.6M federal grant for improvements; alumni raise $900K to rename orthodontic clinic for longtime department chair
The Dominion Post reports on recent funding received by the WVU School of Dentistry to improve facilities and honor a longtime faculty member.
Eight nursing faculty complete STEPS Simulation Certification Program
During the summer, eight WVU School of Nursing faculty members completed the STEPS Simulation Certification Program. The certification, offered by the WVU David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), is designed for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.
Internet connectivity will be unavailable in parts of HSC Oct. 2
Wired and wireless internet connectivity will be unavailable from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 for parts of the third floor north and south at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
WVU in the News: West Virginia's role in the largest free naloxone day on Thursday
Dr. James Berry, director of addictions at the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from Charleston Gazette-Mail about Save a Life Day.
WVU School of Dentistry alumni raise nearly $1M to name orthodontic clinic for longtime department chair
Since 1994, Dr. Peter Ngan has guided students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry through a rigorous residency program to help them build successful specialty careers in orthodontics. After 30 years, alumni are sharing their gratitude for his dedication with gifts totaling more than $900,000 to name the orthodontic clinic in his honor.
Attend 2024 Gandhi-King Lecture on International Relations and Peace Studies
The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences will host Narinder Kapur as he presents “Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi: Perspectives from Psychological Science, Justice, and Wellbeing” at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater or on Zoom.