Announcements
WVU in the News: Third WVU Nursing Bridgeport Campus cohort participates in pledge ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted a pledge ceremony on Feb. 20, officially welcoming the third cohort of 22 students into the study of nursing.
WVU, Bluefield State nursing schools unite to support southern West Virginia flood victims
Following the devastating floods that have impacted southern West Virginia, two nursing schools have come together to offer their support. The WVU School of Nursing and Bluefield State University School of Nursing have partnered to provide essential supplies to families who lost everything in the disaster.
Faith community nurses in Mingo County mobilize to support flood victims
In the wake of devastating floods that have ravaged southern West Virginia, faith community nurses are stepping up to provide vital support to affected residents in Mingo County. These nurses, who combine healthcare expertise with a compassionate, faith-driven approach, are going beyond the typical call of duty, offering both nursing care and emotional support to those impacted by the disaster.
WVU School of Nursing partners with Lilly's Heart Outreach to aid flood victims
The WVU School of Nursing has teamed up with Lilly’s Heart Outreach in Mercer County to provide crucial supplies to flood victims across Mercer and surrounding counties. Despite experiencing flooding damage to their own facility, Lilly’s Heart Outreach has remained steadfast in their mission, ensuring that essential supplies are delivered to those in need.
FSAP Support Squad Book Club to discuss ‘Braving the Wilderness’
Faculty and staff are invited to discuss “Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone” by Brene Brown every Wednesday at 11 a.m. beginning March 5 through April 9 on Zoom.
WVU professor emphasizes healthy living through clinical practice
Dedicated to well-being, Dr. Sharathkumar Bhagavathi supports healthy living in his personal life and through his clinical practice.
Faculty and staff invited to sponsor Hydration Station
WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to sponsor a Hydration Station from 8-11 p.m. on a Friday evening in April. The event offers faculty and staff a fun opportunity to interact with students while encouraging safety and well-being, and promoting your department or organization.
WVU in the News: We're Cardiologists. Here Are 5 Things Heart Attack Survivors Should Do Daily.
Whether you’ve had a heart attack or not, Dr. George Sokos, the chair of WVU Heart and Vascular Institute-Cardiology in West Virginia, said he encourages people to move their bodies, but an ideal fitness plan varies from person to person. For some, it may be taking a daily walk. For others, it may be a more strenuous, endurance-building exercise.
WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raises $1.65M for West Virginia’s children and families
The 21st annual WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raised more than $1.65 million to continue to provide world-class care to West Virginia and the surrounding region.
WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program now accepting applications
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute offers an undergraduate research internship every summer in basic and clinical cancer research. The highly competitive program provides funding and full-time research opportunities for five students who want to pursue careers in cancer research. Each student receives a $5,000 stipend to cover living expenses and accommodation in Morgantown, WV. Students are responsible for securing their own housing. An additional $1,000 is provided for research supplies to the host lab. The student is paired with an Institute scientist for a ~9-week research project. In 2025, the program will start on Monday, May 19th, and end on Friday, August 1st. Various projects provide a research experience focused on molecular, biochemical, and/or cellular approaches toward understanding the mechanism of cancer, developing anticancer drugs, and nanotechnology applications to cancer research. The participating labs focus on breast, lung, pancreatic, and head and neck cancers, as well as hematological malignancies such as leukemia or lymphoma. Examples of research projects are provided here Student Profiles.