Announcements
WVU in the News: No, it’s not just sugary food that’s responsible for poor oral health in America’s children, especially in Appalachia
In The Conversation, Daniel McNeil addresses contributors to oral health issues in Appalachia.
Sign up for Faculty Development “7 Steps to Mentor Authors” session
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “7 Steps to Mentor Authors” Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom.
WVU’s Farm to You to expand services, access to produce in eastern panhandle
West Virginia University will increase access to fresh, locally-grown produce and provide nutrition education in the eastern panhandle through a $500,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant awarded to the Farm to You program.
Diversity Week 2022: WVU School of Nursing to lead discussions on LGBTQ nursing curriculum, rural health lessons from Zimbabwe
The WVU School of Nursing will host two events during Diversity Week, including “Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Journal Club Discussion” and “Overcoming Challenges Associated with Rural Nursing in Zimbabwe.”
Grad School Prep Sessions: Courses and Research
Join Director of Admissions and Recruitment Lauren Devine and Enrollment Manager Tiffany Salamone to learn about graduate school courses and research in the WVU School of Public Health.
WVU encourages flu vaccination to keep community healthy
Experts predict widespread infection after two mild seasons. To promote the health and safety of our campus and local community, West Virginia University is encouraging all students, faculty and staff to get an influenza vaccination this fall.
WVU School of Nursing establishes ambassador scholarship program
The WVU School of Nursing has recently established an ambassador scholarship program on its Morgantown Campus. Led by recruitment specialist Phillip Engelkemier, the ambassador program offers a scholarship to selected students, who will serve as representatives for the school during on-campus tours, events and more.
WVU Student Nurses’ Association raises funds for childhood cancer organization during Hollywood Game Night
The WVU Student Nurses' Association raised money for WV Kids Cancer Crusaders during a hilarious "Hollywood Game Night" on Thursday, Sept. 29. Featuring WVU School of Nursing faculty and students, two teams battled it out during fun-filled mini-games, such as Hold My Balls, Trading Faces, TV ID, How Do You Doo-Et?, Block Busters and more.
Diversity Week - Dental school hosts tours, panel discussions and mini festival
The dental school diversity, equity and inclusion committee had added to the annual events for Diversity Week.
WVU in the News: Opinion: Are we underreporting veteran suicides?
Deseret News has featured the research of Dr. Ian Rockett in an article on the potential underreporting of veteran suicides. Dr. Rockett is a professor emeritus and epidemiologist in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, and has been studying suicide classification throughout his career.