Announcements
Professor addresses online learning challenges faced by nursing students in Appalachia
Kelly Morton, a clinical assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Nursing and registered nurse, recently wrote a publication on the online learning challenges for nursing students in Appalachia.
$50K memorial gift aids WVU’s William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences
A West Virginia University faculty member’s $50,000 gift to support the new William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences celebrates the life and legacy of its namesake. Dr. Larry Rhodes and his wife, Terry, made their gift in memory of Neal, a pioneering pediatric cardiologist.
WVU in the News: ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Is Causing Intense Withdrawals. It’s Legal in Most States.
Tianeptine is an antidepressant. But it’s being sold in the U.S., especially at gas stations, as a dietary supplement and functions like an opioid. Dr. Patrick Marshalek, an associate professor at West Virginia University’s School of Medicine, explained why people use the substance in an interview with VICE.
Gov. Justice announces DHHR secretary and advisory roles for WVU leaders
Gov. Jim Justice named Dr. Jeff Coben interim secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, effective Dec. 12, 2022. Coben assumes the role formerly held by Bill Crouch who announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2022. Crouch will remain at DHHR as an advisor until that date.
WVU commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 17, musical pioneer and special education teacher to receive honorary degrees
In gold and blue caps and gowns, more than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their accomplishments during two December commencement ceremonies.
Building connections at state healthcare executives annual meeting
Students and faculty from the WVU School of Public Health’s Master of Health Administration and B.S. in Health Services Management and Leadership programs gained valuable experience and connections during the 2022 Annual Meeting of West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (WV ACHE) in Charleston, W.Va.
Undergraduate students present hands-on capstone experiences with community partners during Capstone Showcase
On Dec. 7, 14 seniors from the West Virginia University School of Public Health presented the results of their capstone experiences to their peers, professors, mentors and community partners.
Van Liere Research Conference now accepting abstracts
The 2023 Van Liere Research Conference is now accepting abstracts from all WVU Health Sciences students for the poster sessions and oral presentation/concurrent sessions.
WVU School of Nursing launches new magazine, Vital Signs
The newest magazine from the WVU School of Nursing, Vital Signs, highlights and celebrates some of the outstanding work of the School of Nursing faculty, staff, students and alumni throughout 2022.
Mountaineers Go First: Nurse Anesthetist program celebrates first graduates
Fifteen students in the first cohort are celebrating their graduation from the DNP Nurse Anesthetist program this December, including Keri Adams, Kelsey Boyd, Joe Britz, Shane Brost, Megan Bryant, Kristen Cottrill, Haley Durkacz, Megan Gillespie, Jamie Hanna, Jess Hughes, Jake Key, Lauryn MacFawn, Kassidy Nutter, Kenton Schrock and Jason Wampler.