WVU School of Nursing departments team up to offer comfort, kindness to elderly residents
During the 2025 holiday season, the Office of Research and the Office of Community Engagement at the WVU School of Nursing partnered to bring comfort and kindness to elderly residents across West Virginia. In an effort that blended scholarship, compassion and creativity, the teams assembled customized care packages filled with practical items and warm messages of support for older adults. The effort was led by Dr. Ubolrat “Diu” Piamjariyakul, Associate Dean for Research, and Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement.
WVU School of Nursing partners with Johns Hopkins University to expand community nursing opportunities for students
West Virginia University will soon offer nursing students a new pathway for focusing on community nursing, allowing them to make a difference outside the hospital setting by improving access to care and promoting wellness in schools, homes, health departments and elsewhere.
LPN to BSN Virtual Open House set for Feb. 12
The WVU School of Nursing will host an LPN to BSN Virtual Open House on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, for licensed practical nurses who are intersted in taking their nursing career to the next level.
WVU-trained Faith Community Nurse brings breast health awareness to Taylor County
Heidi Zbosnik, RN, a faith community nurse from Taylor County, recently organized a women’s health event for her community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
WVU nursing student, athlete and Miss West Virginia Teen USA shares her journey balancing academics, athletics and pageants
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus student Baylee Jarrett is no stranger to a busy schedule. Between her nursing studies, running cross-country and track, and years of pageant experience that led to her becoming Miss West Virginia Teen USA, she has learned how to juggle big goals with an even bigger passion for helping people.
WVU Nursing professor presents at international health institute
Associate Professor Dr. Susan Newfield from the WVU School of Nursing presented and cohosted at the Summer 2025 Social Work and Community Health Institute. The Institute took place June 9-20 and featured hybrid-style workshops, which allowed learners and presenters to showcase their work from home.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member contributes to National Public Data Working Group at Clinton Global Initiative
WVU School of Nursing faculty member and Coordinator of Global Programs Dana Friend recently participated in the Safeguarding Public Data and Information Ecosystems in the United States working group at the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting, joining national and global leaders working to strengthen trust in public health information.
WVU marks Commencement with new president, graduates and celebratory ‘Let’s Go!’
A new era began inside the Hope Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 20) as West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke from the gold and blue Commencement stage for the first time, and hundreds of August and December graduates took their first steps as Mountaineer alumni.
WVU School of Nursing partners with area school, churches on pollinator gardens to support youth mental well-being
The WVU School of Nursing has teamed up with Suncrest Elementary School, Suncrest United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown to install pollinator gardens that support environmental health and youth mental wellness.
WVU Nursing shares annual magazine, Vital Signs 2025
The WVU School of Nursing is pleased to present its second edition of Vital Signs, an annual nursing publication which highlights the school’s top stories, accolades and achievements throughout the year.