Announcements
Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics announces January speaker for seminar series
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics welcomes Dr. Megan Hagenauer as the January seminar speaker for its monthly series. Dr. Hagenauer will give a presentation titled “The Brain Data Alchemy Project: Using Convergent Genomics to Provide Insight Into the Neurobiology of Psychiatric Illness."
WVU Magazine feature: The Fence at the Top of the Cliff
In recognition of its 10th anniversary, the WVU School of Public Health is featured in WVU Magazine's winter 2022 edition.
WVU Department of Urology announces partnership to benefit first-generation students
Undergraduate students who identify as first-generation, underrepresented minorities who hope to pursue careers in medicine are eligible to apply to a new mentoring program offered by the West Virginia University Department of Urology and the Mid-Atlantic American Urological Association’s Pre-Medicine Enrichment Program.
WVU scholarship gift aims to boost diversity among West Virginia nurses
West Virginia University School of Nursing students will benefit from an alumna’s scholarship gift to help boost diversity within the Mountain State’s nursing workforce.
Nursing students complete naloxone training at Keyser Campus
The senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students on the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently completed training to administer naloxone (also known as Narcan) nasal spray, a potentially lifesaving opioid overdose medication.
WVU in the News: Will this device protect athletes’ brains, or only make them think it does?
Matt Tenan, a program director at West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, raises concerns in The New York Times about the effectiveness of a device designed to protect athletes from brain injuries.
Coach welcomes Charles Barkley for 2023 Fish Fry
WVU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob Huggins is excited to announce his headline guest for the 2023 Fish Fry: NBA All-Star and MVP Charles Barkley is coming to Morgantown! Join us Jan. 27 at Mylan Park to see two Hall of Fame legends share one stage.
WVU to close Dec. 30
The closure decision follows Gov. Jim Justice’s signing of two proclamations last week declaring additional half-day state holidays on Friday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 30.
Gee tells newest WVU graduates success comes from knowing themselves
More than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates participating in two Commencement ceremonies today (Dec. 17) were encouraged to hold fast to values forged as Mountaineers and tap into their unique strengths to live successful lives fueled by purpose.
WVU in the News: WV Legislative Interims / Committee on Health hears Direct Care Taskforce recommendations on workforce recruitment and retention
The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health on this week heard recommendations Direct Care Taskforce on recommendations to drive direct care workforce recruitment and retention.