Current and former smokers can get free virtual lung cancer screenings this month (November) as the West Virginia University Cancer Institute Lung Cancer and Screening Program continue to improve lung cancer screening access and eligibility for West Virginians. November is National Lung Cancer Awareness month.
Anne Lofaso of the West Virginia University College of Law says it will be important to watch how the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court interacts with Chief Justice John Roberts as the high court hears arguments beginning Tuesday (Nov. 10) that could decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare challenging its constitutionality. Meanwhile, WVU health policy expert Christopher Plein of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences notes the ACA has been a “game changer” for West Virginians and the state’s health care system.
Popular and familiar voices who have endured the prison system will provide a fresh perspective and give a voice to the voiceless for those still incarcerated as part of West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media Beyond Bars Summit. Piper Kerman, author of the memoir turned Netflix original series Orange is the New Black, and Dwayne Betts, author of Felon, with a series of 10 breakout sessions led by West Virginia experts on Thursday (Nov. 12).
Several West Virginia University faculty members can provide insight and expert commentary to the media regarding Tuesday’s (Nov. 3) election and its fallout.
West Virginia University College of Law students will staff a 2020 Election Protection Hotline to help citizens overcome roadblocks as they exercise their right to vote.
The WVU College of Law will host a free webinar on the Electoral College Nov. 3 (Election Day) at noon. Topics include what a vote for president means, the history of the Electoral College, how it works, criticisms and possible reforms.
As the Trump administration prepares to open Alaska’s Tongass National Forest for development and logging, West Virginia University experts Nic Zegre and Brenden McNeil discuss what that means for a planet in the throes of climate change.
“In Focus” virtual event highlighting COVID-19 research hosted by West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute at West Virginia University.
Hardesty Festival of Ideas Speaker Series at West Virginia University will host Clemantine Wamariya, author of the Campus Read book The Girl Who Smiled Beads.
The State of Innovation: The Top Emerging Technologies Poised to be Key Drivers of a Post Pandemic World Seminar to be held on Monday, (Oct. 26) and hosted by the Chambers College Center for Financial Literacy and Education and is sponsored by Leidos as part of the Leidos “Future of Business” Seminar Series.