https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/HealthSciences50 most recent storiesen-US54c74cc7-e0a3-44ab-988b-df922a3dc0c1https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=two-wvu-school-of-nursing-graduate-programs-achieve-top-75-rankings-for-2026-from-u-s-news-and-worldTwo graduate programs at the WVU School of Nursing have ranked in the top 75 in the country, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program ranked No. 60 for Best Nurse Anesthesia Programs, and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program ranked No. 75 for Best Nursing Schools: Master's.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-07T12:37:01-04:0068d6195b-3fa8-42fd-a593-6d398c8ede7fhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=from-mother-to-daughter-sharingwvu-school-of-nursing-legacyAt the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, nursing is a shared passion across generations for Jess Mason and her daughter, Haley. Together, they share a commitment to caring for others.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-07T12:39:09-04:006cb73640-c37a-4769-b43d-1c5daebb3a19https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/03/26/wvu-day-of-giving-brings-in-over-22m-to-make-a-difference-across-the-universitysomempowerSupporters of West Virginia University made a record number of gifts and contributed more than $22 million during the University's ninth Day of Giving Wednesday (March 25). Over 24 hours, alumni and friends provided more than 11,000 gifts to make an impact across the University system, including WVU Health Sciences, WVU Medicine, WVU Athletics, and regional campuses in Keyser and Beckley.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:16:50-04:0040bdbf4a-e99c-4223-a170-c49fbee8eef3https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=it-smatch-for-wvu-medical-students-learning-residency-placementssomhealIt's a Match! All 123 West Virginia University School of Medicine medical students matched into a residency program during the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) celebration on Friday, March 20.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-25T14:54:34-04:00bc1ca9a5-feb0-48dd-be8d-e095e7dd9623https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/03/20/wvu-welcomes-additional-state-investments-to-advance-education-service-missionssomdiscoverWest Virginia University will use additional state funding included in the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and members of the Legislature to invest in its people and programs.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:49-04:0073152d01-2d9a-4131-b429-11ad1936e00dhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researchers-collaborate-on-article-in-journal-of-adolescent-healthResearchers at West Virginia University Health Sciences recently collaborated on an article analyzing tobacco use and oral health in adolescents. The study was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-20T08:10:46-04:008c88c845-368b-4115-be2e-0db75fa0047ahttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ready-set-action-wvu-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-weekThe WVU School of Public Health encourages everyone to join in with students, faculty, and staff to celebrate with a series of events, April 6-12, focused on advocacy and community engagement. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:14:18-04:0027a03cff-0d15-487c-84f1-c75fff265970https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-governor-morrisey-signs-final-budget/West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has approved the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget which includes support for medical education institutions throughout the state.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T15:37:27-04:004f718ea5-6087-4fa1-b3fe-d1adfea5d02dhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-university-school-of-medicine-recognized-asmodel-for-training-physicians-in-nutrition-someducateAs national momentum grows to strengthen nutrition education in U.S. medical schools, West Virginia University School of Medicine was recognized as a longstanding leader in training future physicians to recognize and address chronic disease through evidence based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-12T10:49:35-04:00b4571cf0-7de4-40e9-830a-5cde8c5b7e11https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=office-of-continuing-medical-education-offers-simulation-certificate-programsomenagaeThe WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is offering a Simulation Certificate Program, with sessions on June 23-24 and October 28-30, 2026, at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:31:24-04:00cd0edda4-2b71-46ba-95b5-55a7561344dchttps://journalism.wvu.edu/wvu-news/web-articles/2026/03/09/west-virginia-receives-200m-for-rural-healthcareA major rural health transformation effort – backed by a nearly $200 million federal investment and authorized under West Virginia Senate Bill 570 – aims to reshape how healthcare is delivered across the Mountain State.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:31:44-04:0016b8cc07-e300-4bb0-9dbc-95bb805d3575https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-bridgeport-nursing-students-take-pledge-during-spring-ceremonyStudents at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus formally entered the nursing profession during the Spring 2026 Nursing Pledge Ceremony on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in their academic careers.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-23T11:45:54-04:00224093fe-fa49-4118-84ac-21f54c00ad94https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-mountaineer-micro-academy-offers-health-care-leadership-microcredential-pathwayThose interested in learning how to build skills in health care leadership are encouraged to explore the WVU Mountaineer Micro Academy's Foundations of Health Care Leadership microcredential pathway.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T15:07:19-04:00a60b5d06-97c6-4121-a45d-0dcc32f0a179https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-assistant-professor-integrates-holistic-wellness-through-faith-nutrition-and-nfacultynewsFor Diana Niland, nursing education extends beyond clinical skills to caring for the whole person: mind, body and spirit. A nurse practitioner and faculty member at the West Virginia University School of Nursing, Niland holds a unique role that connects classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, student wellness programming and research across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T13:02:55-04:008f024d9d-1651-4c0c-9540-4b6340b8b442https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nursing-students-participate-in-spring-2026-pledge-ceremony-marking-their-commitment-toprofessionWVU School of Nursing students at the Bridgeport and Morgantown campuses recently pledged their commitment to the nursing profession during the Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremony.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T08:16:58-04:00ae4923fc-a1d1-4abf-8e26-d0c391b9363chttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=student-spotlight-accelerated-bachelor-s-to-master-of-health-administration-student-tommy-drennanAs someone who is driven by a desire to make a lasting impact on public health, Tommy Drennan, a junior in the accelerated bachelor's to master of health administration program at the WVU School of Public Health, is using his experiences both in the public health field and as a WVU men's basketball student manager to help him prepare for a career in hospital leadership.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T08:17:04-04:006394ef8e-0d90-4d2a-8873-bee8312e3e6dhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nursing-student-pursues-purpose-and-passion-in-second-degree-journeyBailey King, a nursing student from Fairmont, West Virginia, is pursuing her second degree at West Virginia University with a clear sense of purpose and passion. Inspired by her mother and grandmother, who both worked as nurses, King is continuing a family tradition rooted in compassion and service.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T08:17:10-04:001ce79d53-1298-449e-ae91-e8a22d34f9a4https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=scholarship-award-makes-tremendous-impact-for-wvu-school-of-nursing-studentLaci Sears, a senior at the WVU School of Nursing, was the first recipient of the Debra L. Harr Nursing Scholarship, which made a tremendous impact during her junior year of nursing school.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T08:17:18-04:0049b10e37-9f44-41bc-ac48-9ace74aa2a16https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-trained-faith-community-nurse-expands-care-advocacy-at-wellspring-of-gree_0Visitors at Wellspring of Greenbrier are oftentimes greeted by a reassuring presence: Diana Godbey, a nurse who completed training at the West Virginia University School of Nursing's Faith Community Nursing program.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-03T11:29:29-05:0079fcf7d7-f27d-4be1-8ebb-1029c4dd9c6ehttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=keyser-campus-nursing-students-share-tips-on-hypertension-through-social-media-campaignWVU School of Nursing students enrolled in NSG 411 at the Keyser Campus had an opportunity to educate the community about hypertension during a social media campaign last fall.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-02T08:35:31-05:003fb3c803-1e5e-4091-8d1a-5c9818b0e038https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=alumni-invited-back-to-wvu-school-of-dentistry-for-annual-spring-reunionThe West Virginia University School of Dentistry Alumni Association will welcome graduates and their family and friends to campus April 24 to celebrate, reconnect and make new memories during its annual spring reunion. The event, hosted at Morgantown Marriott Waterfront Place, also includes a continuing education course that provides the opportunity for all dental professionals to improve patient care.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-16T09:29:53-04:00fde6c346-9a16-49a2-a39b-6c4fe9f88b0ahttps://viewer.joomag.com/west-virginia-executive-winter-2026/0780293001769008757/p124?short&Hardwork, curiosity about learning, growth and improvement have always been at the forefront of Clay Marsh's mind. As chancellor and executive dean of West Virginia University (WVU) Health Sciences and dean of WVU School of Medicine, Marsh oversees one of the most comprehensive academic health systems in the region, guiding education, research and clinical care across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T11:36:08-04:003c648135-7fa3-4648-8c76-4bf6accdb241https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-launches-new-master-s-program-in-nursing-leadershipThe WVU School of Nursing is launching a new Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MSN-NL) program, a unique degree which will prepare graduates to become nursing faculty members, enter nursing administration roles, or obtain unit-level leadership at the clinical level.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-02T08:35:43-05:00a9604322-3263-4d39-8b29-80283c1c0374https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-board-of-governors-meeting-brings-plans-for-positive-change-across-universityAt the WVU Board of Governors meeting, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, joined by Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences, highlighted a growing partnership with the Association of American Universities, aimed at strengthening the university's education and health missions.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-24T11:40:52-05:000e4c0e3e-0eb8-4c3f-8677-1658ddd35c2ahttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/02/23/wvu-day-of-giving-returns-march-25-with-focus-on-unrestricted-scholarship-supportsomdiscoverWest Virginia University alumni and friends will have an opportunity to fuel advancement for future generations on March 25 during the ninth WVU Day of Giving, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort organized by the WVU Foundation.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-26T10:00:19-04:00f950d10d-6dd2-4c1d-a7ef-e586d49248e5https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-partners-with-connecting-champions-to-support-children-facing-cancer-across-weThe WVU School of Nursing has launched a new collaborative partnership with Connecting Champions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing children and young adults who have cancer with mentors who share their interests and career dreams.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T13:20:27-05:004f5cc613-844b-4c5c-8528-c08ffdf9acc4https://theconversation.com/new-dietary-guidelines-prioritize-real-food-but-low-income-pregnant-women-cant-easily-obtain-it-274576In an article for The Conversation, Bethany Barone Gibbs, professor in the WVU School of Public Health, discusses how most pregnant women in the U.S. aren't meeting dietary recommendations—especially those living in rural communities.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T13:19:58-05:00e7b55509-800e-44f8-b18b-46cd89803b69https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/Connections/News/wvu-cancer-institute-first-in-the-world-to-treat-ultra-rare-leukemia-using-novel-subcutaneous-immunotherapy/somheal A WVU Cancer Institute team has achieved a global medical first in a clinical trial examining the efficacy of subcutaneous blinatumomab in treating one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of leukemia. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-18T15:01:42-05:0059a7634a-ff9b-4095-bf76-f961b5ff8e28https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/02/16/-surprised-and-humbled-holiday-gift-establishes-wvu-athletic-training-scholarship-in-alum-s-honor?utm_source=cision-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2091someducateWhen West Virginia University alum Tony Corley looked under the Christmas tree in December 2025, he saw a Mountaineer-themed gift basket filled with materials from the WVU School of Medicine Athletic Training program.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-18T15:02:03-05:0052e1b4b9-2190-4874-acd6-6bd40a67514bhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-morgantown-grads-earn-100-first-time-licensure-pass-rate-in-2025The WVU School of Nursing Class of 2025 graduates from the Morgantown Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and the Bridgeport Campus Accelerated BSN program have earned 100% first-time pass rates on their National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), the nationwide licensing examination for registered nurses.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-16T08:33:29-05:002a4de5b2-0575-4e1f-a9a1-077e78fb5548https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/02/13/wvu-announces-mountaineer-mascot-finalists-ahead-of-cheer-off-event?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2068somengageFour West Virginia University students vying to become the 72nd Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins and a coonskin cap while carrying a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men's basketball game against Utah at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 18) in the Hope Coliseum.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-13T15:56:57-05:003435969b-41ea-40cd-987f-1a5893df8ae5https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-offers-hands-on-learning-opportunities-at-wvu-day-atlegislatureThe WVU School of Nursing hosted two interactive booths on Feb. 4, 2026, at the West Virginia Capitol, inviting WVU Day at the Legislature attendees to learn how to locate a heartbeat and how to perform CPR.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-13T11:38:05-05:005f664ffb-af2a-4601-b9da-3175a75b4cd7https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-pharmacy-places-among-top-21-percent-nationwide-for-first-time-pharmacy-board-pass-ratThe annual North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) results are out for the PharmD class of 2025, and West Virginia University ranks in the top 21 percent in the nation with a 93% first-time pass rate.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-13T08:57:21-05:003198a127-7eb0-4c90-99ec-805ef8e46b8dhttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ali-rezai-m-d-named-big-12-faculty-ofyear-honoree#facultynewsrnisomempowerThe WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is proud to announce that Ali Rezai, MD, executive chair of the RNI, has been selected as West Virginia University's 2026 Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award recipient.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T13:14:35-05:00dab8089e-dab9-4211-810f-6b32d20d0e47https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-nursing-pathway-lets-high-school-students-start-college-courses-early-tuition-freeThe WVU School of Nursing's Beckley Campus has announced a new opportunity for southern West Virginia high school students: complete your first year of nursing coursework before graduation and earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in just three years after high school.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T12:31:50-05:00ee658968-cfb5-4eb6-a1dd-2b19b92f4c24https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/02/09/national-search-for-next-research-vice-president-to-start-this-spring?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2027Taking a significant step forward in the University's pursuit of membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, President Michael T. Benson is announcing the upcoming April 1 launch of a national search for the next vice president for Research.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T14:32:10-05:00c1ede7b3-b9ed-4866-9074-dd23c10f56b1https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=researchers-at-wvu-lead-study-onpreparedness-of-dental-students-to-identify-assist-human-traffickingTo understand training gaps, researchers at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently conducted a study investigating the preparedness of future dental professionals to recognize and assist human trafficking victims.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-05T11:28:23-05:00912bd7cf-77d6-47b7-ac76-08d82a5aff8ahttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-partners-with-suncrest-united-methodist-church-to-provide-community-blessing-bThe WVU School of Nursing has teamed up with Suncrest United Methodist Church to launch a community initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable populations. Together, they are building and stocking "Blessing Boxes," which are supply boxes placed in accessible community settings to provide free food and hygiene items to those in need.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T09:02:44-05:00e06e1847-c780-4dca-966e-c63677caa0f9https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/02/09/retired-orthodontist-makes-1-4m-donation-to-support-wvu-school-of-dentistryA $1.4 million gift to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry from 1978 graduate Dr. Tom Arkle will strengthen education for future generations of residents enrolled in the postgraduate orthodontics program.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T13:14:55-05:0010b33162-aca2-436e-9347-4764d2207868https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=southern-west-virginia-high-schoolers-can-expedite-their-nursing-pathway-through-wvu-school-of-nursiThrough a new pathway established with LevelUpWV, the WVU School of Nursing's Beckley Campus will soon allow high school students to complete the first year of the nursing major during their junior and senior years.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T09:01:50-05:008ce53cf8-9f6b-4a2d-a107-a92b98411f40https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-student-pharmacists-team-up-with-wildlife-researchers-forpublic-fishing-derby-withpurposeAnglers ages 5 and up are invited to "Cast Like a Mountaineer" on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coopers Rock Lake near Morgantown, West Virginia.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T09:12:02-05:0095758144-ef03-4edb-9ff1-fbbf59d496eahttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=junior-nursing-student-selected-for-study-abroad-scholarshipKaelyn Wright, a WVU School of Nursing junior, has been selected for a study abroad scholarship by the Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-02T08:58:40-05:00dc8564d4-aeff-49d0-adae-e9ae789c1134https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=quantifying-health-data-discover-andpath-to-longevityclaymarsholliThe WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI at WVU will host Dr. Clay Marsh for "Quantifying Health: Data, Discovery, and the Path to Longevity", on Wednesday, February 4, at 2:30 p.m. A Q&A will follow the presentation.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-27T20:20:11-05:006a23c3a9-b98e-43bd-a3a1-8a7c200a7fcahttps://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-ranks-as-one-oftop-100-online-master-s-programs-by-u-s-news-and-world-reportThe WVU School of Nursing has received one of the top 100 rankings in the country by U.S. News & World Report for the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for 2026.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-28T07:55:18-05:00dd34284c-eefa-4082-a848-08bbe08f0b18https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/01/26/wvu-school-of-nursing-alum-supports-the-next-generation-of-out-of-state-nursing-students-with-planned-gift?utm_source=cision-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen1856For Joyce Frame, West Virginia University has always felt like home, even before she became a student. That lifelong connection recently led to a $50,000 planned gift to establish a namesake scholarship for out-of-state undergraduate students at the WVU School of Nursing.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T13:15:39-05:00b07abe43-69c9-4a2f-b693-cbd515ba66c9https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-to-host-dr-gerald-chan-cognito-therapeutics-for-signature-keyaimedicaleducationrniRNI to host internationally recognized scientist, investor and biotechnology leader, Dr. Gerald Chan, for a signature keynote and panel discussion Monday, Feb. 2, at WVU Health Sciences.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-30T10:42:44-05:000cd5dfed-3d5d-413e-959a-2b976f4b2d71https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/01/26/in-service-to-state-wvu-wvu-health-system-pump-more-than-14b-into-west-virginia-economy-landmark-study-findssomenagaeTogether, West Virginia University and the WVU Health System serve as anchors of education and health care while fueling economic and community growth across West Virginia, according to a new study detailing the University's most comprehensive impact ever reported.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-06T09:16:43-05:000cc2bbd3-f14e-4a59-baf3-9db45c41af91https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/01/22/wvu-school-of-nursing-partners-with-johns-hopkins-to-expand-community-nursing-opportunities-for-students?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_content=gen1825West 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.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-22T13:54:20-05:008fe9fc2b-ec1f-47d8-a421-f5ba15a47419https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=children-invited-to-wvu-school-of-dentistry-for-day-of-free-oral-careThe West Virginia University School of Dentistry will recognize National Children's Dental Health Month by offering free care on Give Kids A Smile Day. The annual event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WVU Dental clinic at Suncrest Towne Centre in Morgantown.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-26T13:11:11-05:00ac42ef07-2c92-41ca-80bf-b3c6c8f5a229https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-area-health-education-centers-celebrate-25-years-of-buildingrural-health-workforceThe West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (WV AHEC) proudly mark their 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of strengthening the healthcare workforce in rural and medically underserved communities across the Mountain State.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-26T13:12:01-05:00