Announcements
Spring Undergraduate Capstone Showcase scheduled for Friday, May 2
WVU School of Public Health faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Capstone Showcase on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. in Health Sciences North, 2940A/B.
Enhancing patient care through nursing: The importance of mental health nurses
The postgraduate APRN PMHNP certificate program, offered by the School of Nursing, is for professional nurses who are interested in providing advanced psychiatric mental health nursing care in their communities. Graduates of this program meet all requirements to sit for national certification.
Health Sciences digital and web support process updated to enhance service and efficiency
To streamline digital communications and provide more specialized support, the WVU Health Sciences web team is now the primary point of contact for web and digital-related support requests for all Health Sciences and associated school websites. Requests related to any of the Health Sciences and associated school websites that were previously submitted through the WVU ITS ticketing system should now be directed to the Health Sciences web team.
Save the date: MPH Capstone Showcase scheduled for April 28, 30 and May 1
WVU School of Public Health faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Master of Public Health Capstone Showcase to be held April 28, 30 and May 1 in the Health Sciences Center.
CED Ability Grand Rounds - May 13, 2025
Registration information for the CED Ability Grand Rounds webinar happening on May 13, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. with Dr. Marc Lanovaz presenting on the topic of supporting parents with intellectual disability in managing challenging behavior.
WVU School of Dentistry researcher following her purpose to restore smiles
The mission of West Virginia University is rooted in service to the state and exemplified in the WVU School of Dentistry through excellence in education, clinical experiences and research to reduce oral health disparities. That commitment to improving others’ well-being resonated with Dr. Bayan Abuhalimeh when she was selecting where to continue her dental education.
WVU School of Nursing awarded $1.5 million through West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program
The WVU School of Nursing has been awarded $1.5 million through West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses in the Mountain State.
SGA applications now open for 2025-2026 academic year
The Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to announce that applications are now open for several executive positions for the 2025-2026 academic year.
WVU fosters community and connection for Parkinson’s patients through dance
Music, movement and a shared sense of community filled the Erickson Alumni Center as West Virginia University hosted the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (PD)® event, an internationally recognized program aimed at improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
WVU’s Faith Community Nursing efforts receive $41,000 grant from Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) has awarded the WVU School of Nursing a $41,000 grant to help build nurse-led access to care points within West Virginia faith community settings.