Announcements
Dispose of unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day
The community is encouraged to safely dispose of any unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day Saturday (April 27) at the disposal kiosk available all day in the lobby of the WVU Police Department, 992 Elmer Prince Drive.
WVU in the News: Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?
Dr. Alan Ducatman, professor emeritus in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to reporting from Vox about PFAS health risks.
WVU in the News: Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. Here’s why.
In National Geographic, Lori Sherlock gives reasons why swimming is considered one of the top choices for getting exercise at any age.
WVU in the News: Doctors need to get better at recognizing Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Dr. Amy Gavril explains to Time the difficulty medical professionals have in diagnosing Munchausen Syndrome by proxy.
Sheppard appointed to lead West Virginia Area Health Education Centers
The West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health has welcomed Brianna Sheppard, Ph.D., as director of the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers Program, effective April 15.
Delta Omega Gamma Mu honored with WVU Outstanding Student Organization Award
The Delta Omega Honorary Society Gamma Mu Chapter at the WVU School of Public Health was awarded Outstanding Student Organization during the annual Student Organization Excellence Awards Banquet.
WVU names 2024 Foundation Scholars
Five exceptionally talented incoming West Virginia University freshmen whose academic interests span the fields of humanities, medicine and science are eager to use their curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills to generate new ideas and innovative solutions for a better future as the 2024-25 WVU Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.
WVU Medicine to relocate, expand WVU Eye Institute
The WVU Eye Institute, the most comprehensive ophthalmology group in the state, will expand its clinical, educational, and research efforts when it moves into its new location at the intersection of Van Voorhis Road and Elmer Prince Drive in Morgantown.
WVU Medicine to invest nearly $400 million in West Virginia’s healthcare infrastructure
The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors approved on Wednesday (April 17) a nearly $400 million strategic capital budget that will accelerate the Health System’s growth and infuse West Virginia with several new healthcare facilities positioned across multiple parts of the state, including Morgantown, Fairmont, the Elkins corridor, Princeton, and Bluefield.
Couple’s gift to WVU Cancer Institute builds upon family legacy of support
After Shirley Weaver battled breast cancer in 1980, she and her husband, George Weaver Jr., established an endowment in her name to support research at the WVU Cancer Institute.