Announcements
WVU dental student selected for national leadership council
Jaclyn Montag, a Doctor of Dental Surgery student at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, has been selected to serve on the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Council on Advocacy.
WVU School of Nursing receives grant to support Faith Community Nurse training
The WVU School of Nursing has received a $15,000 grant from Sisters Health Foundation to support the training of Faith Community Nurses in three new counties over the course of the next year.
New resource offers photography tips for web and digital use
A new section has been added to the HSC Communications Guide to help teams capture better photos for web and digital channels. The resource, “How to Take Great Photos,” includes clear, practical tips to improve image quality and maintain consistency across platforms.
Madison Seman receives Pat Fedeles Award for Compassion in Physical Diagnosis
Second-year medical student Madison Seman was honored with the 2025 Patricia “Pat” Fedeles Award for Compassion in Physical Diagnosis. The award recognizes a student who consistently demonstrates compassion, friendliness and a caring attitude toward patients, peers, faculty and staff.
WVU in the News: E-Cigarettes Reinforce Nicotine Addiction, Study Says
Pod-style e-cigarettes appear to be more addictive than nicotine gum, making it harder for vapers to kick the habit, a small-scale lab study has found.
WVU in the News: WVU nursing student being recognized for helping save another student’s life
The Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) is recognizing a West Virginia University nursing student who gave another student CPR earlier this year and helped save his life.
Keyser Campus to host Nursing Academy for Mineral County 9th graders
To help introduce participants to the profession of nursing, the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus is hosting a Nursing Academy for Mineral County School System 9th graders in August.
New podcast episode: When the pilot is mom
Information about the new episode of the Adjusting the Sails podcast featuring Parent Network Specialist Brandi Williamson discussing her journey with her daughter who has spina bifida.
WVU in the News: $50K gift provides financial support for gynecologic cancer patients at the WVU Cancer Institute
An anonymous donor’s recent $50,000 gift established the Gynecologic Cancer Support Fund to provide short-term financial assistance for gynecologic cancer patients to cover treatment-related costs and programmatic support to enhance the quality of care.
WVU in the News: Bringing virtual behavioral health care access to rural youth in West Virginia
Access to youth and adolescent behavioral health care is a major challenge facing rural communities. In this conversation, Adrienne Coopey, D.O., a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, discusses how a fully virtual collaborative care model is helping deliver early behavioral health interventions and improve access and outcomes for children across West Virginia.