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WVU School of Nursing to offer in-state tuition to all students in RN-BSN program

As hospitals and other healthcare organizations across the country work to address the need for highly trained nurses, the West Virginia University School of Nursing is doing its part to address those demands. Beginning in fall 2017, the School will offer in-state tuition for all students (regardless of residency) to enhance professional opportunities for nurses through the online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree program.

WVU film festival to highlight health

This year’s West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Festival will dive into the systemic challenges of local, national and global health.

WVU neurosurgeon and football team physician leaves lasting impact on community, honored with major gift

G. Robert “Bob” Nugent, M.D., one of the nation’s most respected neurosurgeons and a former physician for West Virginia University’s football team, spent 43 seasons tending to the medical needs of Mountaineer football players and was one of the first neurosurgeons to treat patients in what was then the new University Hospital, now the WVU Health Sciences Center.

WVU School of Pharmacy receives reaccreditation

The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) professional program recently received continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation is valid until 2025—a full eight years, which is the maximum length of time for ACPE’s accreditation.

WVU College of Law lecture to explore ending-life decisions

Health care legal scholar Mary Crossley will deliver the annual John W. Fisher II Lecture in Law and Medicine at the West Virginia University College of Law Friday (Feb. 10) at noon in the college’s Event Hall.

WVU at 150: Reflecting on a proud heritage; defining the next 15 decades

On Feb. 7, 2017, WVU will kick off the celebration of its 150 years as the state's land-grant flagship university – and at the same time recognize the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design as the foundation from which the entire University grew.