Announcements
Class of 1967 alumna recognized during retirement community celebration
Deborah Sindy Suttle, who graduated from the WVU School of Nursing with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1967, was recently recognized by her retirement community for her career as a nurse.
On-campus simulation opportunities now part of WVU Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner program at the WVU School of Nursing is now offering students an opportunity to practice their skills hands-on at the WV STEPS Center, a state-of-the-art simulation lab at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Dental Hygiene student finds her passion through preventive care and competitive cheer
Much like participation on an athletic team, healthcare professions require dedication, hard work and collaboration. At West Virginia University, senior Kyra Kerr has used her experiences in the Dental Hygiene program and as a member of the WVU Competitive Cheer Team to better herself in the classroom and on the competition mat.
WVU and Oman’s National University highlight global accreditation success at international conference
Christopher Martin, M.D., M.Sc., professor in the West Virginia University Schools of Medicine and Public Health and director of global engagement at the WVU Health Sciences Center, recently presented a collaborative success story on medical education at an international conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
WVU in the News: Is Running Really THAT Bad On Your Knees? The Answer May Surprise You.
You’re probably familiar with the idea that running is bad for your knees. It’s a pervasive thought that keeps many folks from going out for a jog.
WVU in the News: Open-ocean swimming has many health benefits — and some risks
It’s great exercise and real mood enhancer. But some hazards — rip currents, wildlife and pollution — are challenging for even the most experienced swimmers.
WVU in the News: New study reveals diverse roots of disordered eating in college students
Elizabeth Claydon, assistant professor at the WVU School of Public Health was lead author on a recent study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders revealing that disordered eating is far more demographically widespread with diverse causes.
WVU in the News: Conversations in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Inspire therapy, a hypoglossal nerve stimulation system, can be an effective intervention for patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea, according to research presented during the American Thoracic Society 2025 Conference.
WVU’s Purpose2Action program builds purpose and community through mentorship
Connor Stricklen, a recent graduate from the West Virginia University School of Public Health, reflects on his experience at the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center as part of the WVU Center for Community Engagement's Purpose2Action program.
WV AHEC director receives national award for social justice
Angela Alston, MPH, executive director of the Southeastern West Virginia Area Health Education Center, has received the 2025 Andy Nichols Award for Social Justice from the National AHEC Organization.