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WVU expert studies 'averted school shootings'

West Virginia University school counseling expert Jeff Daniels is studying schools that have successfully averted shootings, noting the nation can learn as much from those schools as it can from studying "the school shooter."

WVU Global Health outreach reconstructs victims of domestic abuse

Gregory Borah, M.D., WVU professor of plastic, reconstructive and hand surgery and physician in WVU's Global Health Program, offers perspective on reconstructing the physical scars that remain for survivors of domestic abuse. Recently, he traveled with a group of surgical volunteers from WVU's J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital to Jaffna, Sri Lanka to help treat survivors who suffer from severe injuries and deformities as a result of domestic abuse and the country's recently concluded civil war.

Still time to get flu vaccine, WVU expert says

It may be late in the season, but a West Virginia University infectious disease expert says people should still get a flu vaccine to protect them and those around them from the contagious virus that has killed young and old alike.

WVU experts available for insight, commentary related to State of the State address, legislative session

In his second State of the State address, Gov. Jim Justice will present his vision for West Virginia today (Jan. 10), as the regular session of the 2018 West Virginia Legislature begins. Several West Virginia University faculty, administrators and staff members will be available to offer insights and expert commentary to the media tomorrow night, in the days following Justice’s speech and throughout the legislative session.