Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on West Virginia University’s campuses, including Keyser and Beckley, all undergraduate instruction will move online Nov. 23-24.
In 2018, West Virginia had the highest rate of acute hepatitis B infections in the nation. A study led by Stacy Tressler—a graduate of the WVU School of Public Health—suggests a key player in getting the hepatitis B vaccine to the people who need it most: the local health department.
Six thousand young hunters will learn to stop and prevent significant injuries in their tracks while taking in the wild and wonderful West Virginia scenery through a partnership with the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Division of Natural Resources.
After COVID-19 stopped in-person simulated training for West Virginia University medical students, leaders of the Interprofessional Education program and the Simulation Training for Education and patient Safety Center got creative, using a remote-controlled robot to interact with patients in their homes.
Primary care providers now have access to continuing medical education on obesity care from a team of West Virginia University obesity experts.
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee told Board of Governors members that during the COVID-19 crisis he is “proud that we have retained our laser-like focus on the pillars of our land-grant mission – education, healthcare and prosperity in West Virginia.”
Students in medicine at West Virginia University’s main campus and chemistry at West Virginina University Institute of Technology will benefit from a nearly $1.4 million estate gift made by Mary Lou Hudnall.
Before the first Virgin Hyperloop ride takes off, the brains behind pioneering neuroscience research at West Virginia University will help ensure the health and well-being of its passengers and operators.
Rural women with substance use disorders may have experienced significantly more childhood trauma than their male counterparts, according to new research from the West Virginia University School of Medicine.
West Virginia University’s fourth annual Day of Giving moves to March. Day of Giving is a 24-hour online event that encourages WVU alumni and friends to support the University’s greatest priorities and opportunities – including scholarships and unrestricted funds at the University and unit-specific levels. WVU Health Sciences and regional campuses in Keyser and Beckley are also included.