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• WVU opposes new ICE guidance, underscores commitment to international students

  Friday, July 10, 2020

  West Virginia University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed and Amber Brugnoli, associate vice president and executive director of the Office of Global Affairs, addressed new guidance issued from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding international students on F-1 visas in a letter to the campus community today (July 10).

• Gov. Justice announces statewide indoor face covering requirement

  Monday, July 6, 2020

  After West Virginia experienced its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, Gov. Justice announced Monday that he has issued an executive order that will establish a statewide indoor face covering requirement.

• WV DHHR announces free testing opportunities in Monongalia and Preston counties

  Wednesday, July 1, 2020

  The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced locations for testing on July 10 and 11.

• A Message from Dr. Laura Gibson on the Return to the Research at Health Sciences

  Thursday, June 25, 2020

  A message from Dr. Laura Gibson on the "Return to the Research" at Health Sciences.

• Gee announces first steps in WVU’s efforts to address campus racial shortcomings

  Friday, June 19, 2020

  West Virginia University will undertake an internal review of its systems and policies, with a goal to begin implementing some recommendations by mid-August, President Gordon Gee said Friday as both he and Board of Governors President David Alvarez addressed ongoing racial unrest in the country.

• Drive-thru retirement celebration for Dr. Lisa Salati set for June 23

  Friday, June 19, 2020

  A drive-thru retirement celebration for Dr. Lisa Salati will be held Tuesday, June 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the left side of the WVU Coliseum parking lot. 

• WVU announces plans for return to campus for fall semester, communication timeline released

  Wednesday, June 3, 2020

  Students will return to West Virginia University’s three campuses to begin fall classes on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the University announced today (June 3). Students will remain on campus, with no fall break, through Nov. 24, then depart for Thanksgiving Break, not returning to campus for the rest of the fall semester. There will be one week of online instruction following Thanksgiving Break, with finals also conducted online.

• Gee calls on higher ed to create necessary dialogues, asks WVU community to lean on Mountaineer values in wake of Floyd, ‘countless’ other Black deaths

  Wednesday, June 3, 2020

  West Virginia University President Gordon Gee penned a letter to the Mountaineer family Wednesday, June 3, reflecting on the recent death of George Floyd, the other deaths in the Black community and the events of recent days.

• Clay Marsh to resume Health Sciences leadership role

  Thursday, May 21, 2020

  At the end of March, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice named Clay Marsh, MD, the state’s COVID-19/Coronavirus Czar. While Marsh will continue his work with the state, in June he will begin to transition back into his position as WVU's vice president and executive dean for Health Sciences. Moving forward, Marsh will continue to provide his invaluable insight and guidance as West Virginia slowly reopens and as the University plans for the return of students in the fall.  

• Health Sciences community encouraged to complete Building Access Log and wear masks

  Thursday, May 21, 2020

  To try and minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, Health Sciences leadership is asking all faculty, staff and students to document their building access via the Building Access Log form, as well as wear proper personal protective equipment.

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