Announcements
Keyser Campus hosts Junior Nursing Academy for middle school students interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently held a Junior Nursing Academy for Mineral County middle school students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
PREP application open through Oct. 1
The Pipeline Rural Education Program application is now open through Oct. 1, 2025. PREP is an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, which introduces WVU undergraduate students to pathways into rural healthcare professions.
Be$tMatch, an AI tool to help faculty researchers find matching funding opportunities
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education has launched Be$tMatch, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that connects faculty researchers with new funding opportunities matching their research interests.
School of Dentistry researchers publish their work
Researchers in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently published articles in two journals.
FSAP Support Squad Book Club to revisit 'Braving the Wilderness'
The Faculty Support Assistance Program support squad’s weekly book club is revisiting Brené Brown’s, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone.
Office of Community Engagement welcomes AmeriCorp VISTA member Zack Hostutler
The WVU School of Nursing Office of Community Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Zack Hostutler as its newest AmeriCorps VISTA member. Hostutler will serve a one-year term focused on building capacity for community-engaged projects in partnership with the WVU School of Nursing.
WVU School of Nursing ranks as No. 1 nursing school in West Virginia for 2026
The WVU School of Nursing has secured three of the top five best nursing school rankings in West Virginia for 2026 from RegisteredNursing.org for its three campuses offering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The Morgantown location received the No. 1 ranking, followed directly by the school’s Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech. The Keyser Campus, located at WVU Potomac State College, received the No. 5 ranking.
OLLI at WVU hosts ‘Current Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease’ Sept. 17
The 19th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Marc W. Haut, director of the Memory Health Clinic at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, at 1 p.m. Sept. 17 on Zoom.
FSAP encourages employees to prioritize mental wellness
An employee’s mental well-being directly affects productivity, job satisfaction and overall quality of life.
Dr. Susan Newfield recognized for 35 years at WVU School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is recognizing Dr. Susan Newfield, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, for her 35-year tenure in nursing education at West Virginia University. Newfield, Associate Professor, Emerita, began her career with the WVU School of Nursing in January 1990 to pursue her intellectual curiosity.