Announcements
WVU in the News: How you can stay safe amidst wildfire air pollution
Recently, you may have seen photos from around the east coast of hazy, smoky skies. That’s due to wildfires in Canada. Timothy Nurkiewicz, director of the Center for Inahalation Toxicology and Systems Toxicology Training Program at WVU, says the most important thing you can do to be mindful of your health is to check the air quality.
WVU Cancer Institute’s Mobile Cancer Screening Program is coming to Fairmont on June 17 at Windmill Park
In effort to promote early detection and prevention, WVU Cancer Institute’s Mobile Cancer Screening Program will be offering screening mammograms and lung cancer screening for eligible individuals June 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Windmill Park in Fairmont.
Orthodontics department congratulates three newest graduates
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics offers a 34-month advanced education Master of Science program.
WVU grad celebrates mom’s legacy with $200K School of Nursing scholarship gift
A West Virginia University graduate inspired by his late mother’s passion for nursing is building upon her legacy with a $200,000 scholarship gift to support School of Nursing students from West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Lubeck PSD tests for C8, GenX after conflicting results
The Lubeck Public Service District paid for independent testing after data released by the state last month showed detectable levels of C8 and GenX in its treated water.
Renovation to Starbucks in Ruby lobby begins June 7
The Starbucks in the lobby of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital will be undergoing a remodel starting Wednesday, June 7.
WVU in the News: WVU researcher uses ChatGPT to teach coding
Gangqing “Michael” Hu, associate professor with the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology recently explained how students can utilize ChatGPT to code in bioinformatics. Hu was able to capitalize on the workflows within the chatbot to teach students how to tweak chatbot prompts for optimal responses and ensure accuracy. Hu discussed this work in the State Journal and the journal Nature.
University community invited to Health Sciences event with leader of Office of National Drug Control Policy
WVU will host Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, on Thursday (June 8) at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
WVU researchers look at opioid use disorder treatment through eyes of patients
Patients would be more willing to enter medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder if existing stigmas were reduced and more accessible payment support was readily available, a West Virginia University study finds.
WVU School of Nursing ranks in top 100 best nursing schools for master’s degree by U.S. News and World Report
In a recently released ranking, U.S. News & World Report named WVU School of Nursing as one of the top 100 nursing schools in the nation for a nursing master’s degree.