WVU in the News: Raleigh County Commission on Aging addresses balanced caregiving with personal well-being
The Raleigh County Commission on Aging and Hospice of Southern West Virginia got together for their 13th annual Compassionate Caregiver Conference.
WVU Nursing student aids in life-saving assistance for friend on campus
A WVU School of Nursing student recently provided life-saving assistance for his friend who unexpectedly collapsed while on campus.
WBOY and Homefinder’s Plus announce 2025 Remarkable Woman of West Virginia
Colleen Kroll, a family nurse practitioner in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at WVU Medicine and a clinical instructor at the WVU School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 Remarkable Woman of West Virginia.
WVU School of Nursing to host to free one-day camp for high schoolers interested in nursing
The WVU School of Nursing will be hosting its third annual Day Camp on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for high school students who are interested in exploring nursing as a career.
WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $46.2 million Wednesday (March 26) during the University’s eighth Day of Giving. More than 10,300 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a record. The $46.2 million figure tops 2024’s WVU Day of Giving record of $30.4 million raised from over 8,500 gifts.
WVU School of Nursing to offer new elective: Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Healthcare
Starting in Fall 2025, the WVU School of Nursing will offer a new elective course for senior nursing students — NSG 409: Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Healthcare.
WVU School of Nursing raises more than $1.3 million during WVU Day of Giving 2025
Thanks to the generosity of 120 gifts during WVU Day of Giving 2025, the WVU School of Nursing raised more than $1.3 million — the seventh largest total of any department across the WVU system.
WVU in the News: Remarkable Women: Colleen Kroll
During the week of March 17, 12 News and Homefinders Plus Real Estate are celebrating Colleen Kroll for her passion for helping the younger generations.
Beckley Campus junior nursing students participate in Day of Service at Salvation Army
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus junior students recently volunteered during a Day of Service with the Salvation Army. The students dedicated their time and skills to assist with various initiatives, including distributing food, organizing donations, and engaging with community members in need.
Making a difference while serving her country: Senior nursing student to join U.S. Navy after graduation
Victoria Weser, a senior at the WVU School of Nursing, always knew she wanted to help people, but college wasn’t initially part of her plan. “The plan was to become an EMT or a 911 operator,” said Weser, of Wexford, Pennsylvania. “My godmother has been a nurse for 40-plus years, and she asked, ‘Why don’t you give it a shot?’”