Announcements
WVU Cancer Institute raises over $1.1M at record-breaking Spring Gala
The WVU Cancer Institute shared and celebrated its collaborative work to reduce the cancer burden in Appalachia at this year’s Spring Gala, which raised over $1.1 million – a new record – to support cancer care, research, and outreach.
WVU School of Medicine Occupational Therapy students receive white coats, begin clinical rotations
The West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Division of Occupational Therapy hosted a pinning ceremony for 37 master’s and doctoral program students on April 14 at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in Morgantown.
Science for a better world: Private support aids Ruby Scholars in chasing research dreams
Recipients of the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows program at West Virginia University are conducting impactful research focused on enhancing public health, ensuring food safety, improving cancer treatment and more.
Top WVU seniors named, eight honored with 2024 Order of Augusta
Eight members of the West Virginia University Class of 2024 who have made remarkable achievements across academic disciplines while using the power of purpose to serve others and foster innovation for a sustainable future are among the talented student leaders honored with the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious University student award.
History in the making: WVU School of Medicine celebrates first class to graduate from Occupational Therapy Doctoral program
As a first-generation college student, Loryn Frame has made a habit of going first. Now, she’s part of the first class of students to graduate from the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program.
WVU Nursing hosts Kandzari Lectureship, recognizes student award winners and honor society inductees
As part of the Kandzari Lectureship, the WVU School of Nursing welcomed Dr. Bernadette Melnyk as its keynote speaker during the April 25 event. In addition to the lecture, student award winners and honor society inductees were recognized.
Third-year dental students present cases at national oral medicine conference
The curriculum at West Virginia University School of Dentistry includes an emphasis oral medicine through courses like oral microbiology and radiology, research, and principles of medicine. And over the past several years, students and faculty have had a presence at the AAOM’s annual conference invigorating their mission to promote overall wellness through dentistry.
WVU Tech announces 2024 Presidential Leadership Award winners
This year's winners are Carmen Camino Falcon from the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, Makenzie Holley from the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences and Paige Shafor from the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus.
Inaugural West Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable held in Summersville
A group of concerned stakeholders from across the state met at the inaugural West Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (WVCCRT) Meeting held in Summersville on April 18, 2024, to share ideas and strategies to reduce the impact of colorectal cancer in West Virginia.
Latest Live Healthy WV podcast focuses on measles
Called “the most contagious virus known to man” by some, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but seems to be making an unwelcome comeback in 2024. And now the first case of measles – in 15 years – has been reported in West Virginia.