Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Children’s gets $28 million gift and new name
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital has received a $28 million gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader that will change the name of the institution.
WVU dental student authors children’s book, portion of proceeds to benefit DDS Class of 2028
Zachary Friend, a second-year Doctor of Dental Surgery student in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, is the author of a new children’s book, “Emily’s Magical Christmas Adventure.”
20 years later, MUSHROOM continues to give back to the community
Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown (MUSHROOM) is a student-led organization at West Virginia University that brings together students who are passionate about serving their community. While the organization is rooted in health sciences, its mission extends beyond the textbooks and clinical training. Open to all WVU students, MUSHROOM offers a way to step outside the classroom and into the community, gaining real world experience while giving back to the community they call home.
From Mountaineer Playbook to Emmy winner: WVU School of Nursing’s new multimedia specialist shares his story
What started as a love for storytelling in a small West Virginia town has led to an Emmy Award and a full-time role at West Virginia University. Recent WVU graduate Samuel Nichols has stepped into his new position as a multimedia specialist for the WVU School of Nursing, bringing with him a passion for creating meaningful media and telling impactful stories.
Keyser Campus hosts job fair for senior nursing students
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently hosted a job fair for senior nursing students. The event, held Oct. 8 at the Davis Conference Center, welcomed guest speaker Katie Rexrode, a 2023 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
Beckley nursing students support health fair
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus juniors in NSG 311 Medical-Surgical Nursing recently helped host a Community Health and Resource Fair at Wellspring of Greenbrier. Students provided blood pressure screenings, blood glucose checks, mental health education, and basic “Stop the Bleed” training for community members.
Senior nursing student selected as Mountaineer of Distinction finalist
Greta Schmidt, a WVU School of Nursing senior and president of the Student Nurses' Association, has been selected as a finalist for the Mountaineer of Distinction Award, which is one of WVU's highest student honors.
Tom Golisano makes transformational gift to WVU Medicine Children’s
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital received an extraordinary boost today through a $28 million unrestricted gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader whose vision and generosity have transformed communities and institutions across the United States. The gift was presented earlier today (Oct. 28) by Mr. Golisano to a delegation of WVU Medicine senior leaders at the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in Brighton, New York. To commemorate this historic moment and honor Mr. Golisano’s legacy, WVU Medicine Children’s will now be known as WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.
School of Public Health Administrative Grand Rounds: Healthcare leadership in the digital age
WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled “Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution” on Friday, November 21, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.
WVU Student Housing Fair set for October 29
West Virginia University students can find their home in Morgantown at the Fall Housing Fair held on October 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.