COVID-19: Third Dose Vaccines
There is a lot of confusion about the role of a third vaccine, or extra doses, for Americans and West Virginians and the potency of vaccines given late 2020 or early 2021. Dr. Clay Marsh discusses what we know, what we believe and what we don't know about this issue.
WVU president welcomes students back to campus, urges cautious enthusiasm
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee welcomed students back to campus on the first day of class (Aug. 18) in a letter. Gee expressed his joy at the return to campus, but also urged balancing enthusiasm with “a measure of reality.”
WVU to temporarily reinstate mask requirement in classrooms, labs
West Virginia University is temporarily revising its masking guidelines. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 18, and for the next 30 days, masks will be required for all those in classrooms, teaching and research labs on all campuses - regardless of vaccination status.
WVU provides additional guidance for fall 2021, plans Return to Campus Conversation
West Virginia University is providing additional guidance to students, faculty and staff as campuses prepare to fully reopen for the fall 2021 semester.
Virtual info session August 5 for DNP - Nurse Anesthetist Program
Nurses who are interested in pursuing a nurse anesthetist degree are invited to a virtual information session scheduled for Thursday, August 5.
Beth Nass Tallman Memorial Scholarship to continue a legacy of excellence in nursing for WVU School of Nursing students
A memorial scholarship honors two-time WVU School of Nursing graduate Beth Nass Tallman.
West Virginia University awarded grant from Jonas Philanthropies to fund doctoral nursing students
West Virginia University and the West Virginia University School of Nursing received a new grant of $15,000 from Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education.
This year’s WVU School of Nursing Jonas Nurse Scholar is PhD student Salamata Yoda, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN, CLC.
WVU School of Nursing Class of 1970 gifts bench to School to show appreciation
The WVU School of Nursing Class of 1970 showed their gratitude to the School by gifting a one-of-a-kind wooden bench, now displayed in the School's Dean Suite.
Air conditioning interruption at Health Sciences Center
UPDATE (7/1): All air conditioning chillers have been repaired and are now operating properly. Temperatures will return to normal in Health Sciences if they have not already. Thank you for your patience!
WVU School of Nursing now offers five post-MSN areas of study
Nurses who have their master's degree can choose from five post-MSN areas of study at WVU.