﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.xslt"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>News for Health Sciences</title><link>https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/HealthSciences/</link><description>50 most recent stories</description><language>en-US</language><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f1913ea4-9253-4d55-864b-97be148fb708</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-athletic-training-program-to-host-virtual-information-session_4</link><category>somdiscover</category><title>WVU Athletic Training program to host virtual information session </title><description>Students interested in learning more about WVU's Athletic Training Master's degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on November 11 at noon via Zoom.  </description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-07T15:32:42-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">720f23a8-7ae2-4459-b8fe-68d4c7980b5f</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-pharmacy-and-aesara-expand-fellowship-welcome-two-new-fellows</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Pharmacy and AESARA expand fellowship, welcome two new fellows</title><description>A collaborative fellowship at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is expanding in its second year, welcoming a new fellow to its pre-doctoral fellowship program and launching a PharmD fellowship with its inaugural fellow.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-06T09:55:39-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e6ca559e-6e27-43f4-a7c2-a7a6b6dfc21a</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-open-house</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU Occupational Therapy programs to host open house </title><description>The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about its programs at two open house events on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OT Lab, HSC-S 1202. </description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-07T13:16:18-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4d28bfca-8719-44b7-836e-e55de01bc751</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-welcomes-new-ambassadors-for2026-27-academic-year</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Public Health welcomes new ambassadors for the 2026-27 academic year</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Public Health is pleased to welcome six student ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year: Jakob Bowman, Baylee Burns, Kathryn Carson, Isabella Cervantes, Trey Rouse, and Sabrina Thorn.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-06T09:46:42-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2e4b08c3-abae-4f84-8e77-423cfb870023</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mattocks-honored-with-wilks-award-for-excellence-in-simulation-education</link><category>somempower</category><title>Mattocks honored with Wilks Award for excellence in simulation education</title><description>Alma Mattocks, Ph.D., ATC, CHSE, director of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Athletic Training Program, was named the 2026 recipient of the David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-07T09:58:56-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">71457f1a-033b-4834-b19c-24c046e7cbe6</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nursing-professor-recognized-with-leadership-impact-award</link><category></category><title>Nursing professor recognized with leadership, impact award</title><description>Dr. Peggy Lambert Fink, an associate professor at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, was honored with the Dan Crocket Leadership Action and Impact Award during the 2026 Student Success Summit.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-05T08:47:33-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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School of Nursing PhD student Aaron Aliff has been selected for the 2026-2028 cohort of the Jonas Scholars program, a national initiative designed to prepare doctoral nursing students to become the next generation of nursing faculty and leaders.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-05T08:47:49-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a1f5f9d3-5fed-425a-aca9-b3b363283c62</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=beckley-campus-hosts-inaugural-levelupwv-nursing-pathway-signing-ceremony-welcoming-first-high-schoo</link><category></category><title>Beckley Campus hosts inaugural LevelUpWV Nursing Pathway signing ceremony, welcoming first high schoolers into the pathway </title><description>The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently hosted a signing ceremony at WVU Tech for the inaugural high school participants of the LevelUpWV: Nursing Pathway, which allows high school students to complete the first year of the nursing major during their junior and senior years, helping them complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing in only three years after their high school graduation.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-05T08:47:58-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5e4937e4-5364-402a-b4bc-0866be8e27c6</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medical-student-and-veteran-brian-prell-named-2026-tillman-scholar</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU medical student and veteran Brian Prell named 2026 Tillman Scholar  </title><description>Brian Prell, a California Bay Area native and current second-year West Virginia University School of Medicine student, has been named a 2026 Tillman Scholar alongside 48 other veterans, service members, and spouses. </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-30T16:22:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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celebrate transition to patient care</title><description>Marking an important milestone in their academic journeys, students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Class of 2028 received their white coats during the annual Clinic Induction Ceremony.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-28T14:33:54-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a70ef768-7176-445f-bbeb-141b60115c5d</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-virtual-information-session_1</link><category></category><title>WVU Occupational Therapy Programs to host information session</title><description>The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at an information session on October 13 at 5 p.m. in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202.  </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-23T15:30:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7280ac27-3cd9-49c2-8dc7-0ed5ce72f54a</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-athletic-training-program-to-host-virtual-information-session_5</link><category></category><title>WVU Athletic Training program to host virtual information session </title><description>Students interested in learning more about WVU's Athletic Training Master's degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on October 21 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-23T14:05:30-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7e54e9be-e8af-4e88-adb0-06468ac55524</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-celebrate-faculty-staff-at-chancellor-s-awards-ceremony_2</link><category></category><title>Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor's Awards ceremony</title><description>West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor's Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-28T14:36:23-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5162e00c-e40e-42fe-aa5d-08915b8dd693</guid><link>https://www.wboy.com/news/health/how-to-avoid-illness-in-west-virginia-this-flu-season/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: How to avoid illness in West Virginia this flu season</title><description>It's that time of year again, where summer is coming to an end, school is back in session, and you're more likely to notice those around you experiencing sickness and allergies. Because of this, heath officials are encouraging people to stay ahead of the curve to avoid sickness this fall. According to the CDC, West Virginia is not currently experiencing high levels of respiratory illness. However, Gina Barcinas Greathouse, a clinical assistant professor at WVU, said that flu season is on its way.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:47:47-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">32f6b3d3-6f03-4aaf-8446-4920afbdefc4</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-state-police-cadets-gained-real-world-experience-throughcrisis-management-simulation</link><category></category><title>West Virginia State Police Cadets gained real-world experience with WV STEPS</title><description>West Virginia State Police cadets participated in immersive crisis management training on Sept. 9 at the West Virginia State Police Academy in Dunbar, West Virginia. </description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-23T08:19:31-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">74c6f85f-ceed-4abd-8820-125ed5493668</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=first-wvu-accelerated-athletic-training-cohort-building-skills-forsidelines</link><category></category><title>First WVU accelerated athletic training cohort building skills for the sidelines</title><description>West Virginia University student Carson Neely never had access to an athletic trainer while playing youth sports in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. Now, he's well on his way to becoming the resource he and his teammates were missing thanks to the WVU School of Medicine Athletic Training Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-23T17:40:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a2cfd51f-3a12-4a72-8184-f1bafda29881</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-immunology-and-medical-microbiology-program-to-hold-fall-open-house</link><category></category><title>WVU Immunology and Medical Microbiology program to hold fall open house  </title><description>Prospective students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine's Immunology and Medical Microbiology (IMMB) bachelor's program are invited to an open house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown. </description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-23T11:35:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4ce79f34-87ea-4d6f-9246-22331891da05</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=greenbrier-county-faith-community-nurse-works-with-wellspring-of-greenbrier-to-advocate-for-communit</link><category></category><title>Greenbrier County faith community nurse works with Wellspring of Greenbrier to advocate for community programming</title><description>For individuals with limited access to healthcare in Greenbrier and Fayette counties, Wellspring of Greenbrier (WoG) serves as an important source of support through the work of its staff, board members and volunteers. Among said volunteers is Diana Godbey, a WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurse (FCN) who is bridging the gap between healthcare and community support.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:46:37-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ded3b100-5994-4b12-9cef-d8ee63f5eb41</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hodder-receives-continued-funding-for-clinical-research-center</link><category>somdiscover</category><title>Hodder receives continued funding for clinical research center</title><description>Dr. Sally Hodder, WVCTSI director, associate vice president for clinical and translational science and Preeminent Scholar Chair at West Virginia University Health Sciences, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "The IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center Increasing Clinical Trials in IDeA States through Communication of Opportunities Effective Marketing and Workforce Development."</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-17T15:12:22-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">932eeb98-6f7b-41f8-a25e-488af350b993</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/14/wvu-president-marks-shift-to-new-era-in-state-of-the-university-address?utm_source=cision-news-release&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=pres-benson&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=comm370</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU president marks shift to new era in State of the University address</title><description>President Michael T. Benson shared his plans to lead West Virginia University into its next bold era during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-21T10:16:38-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">828a04eb-ec11-416c-8e40-ad898f526b61</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-peter-ngan-honored-as-inaugural-dr-thomas-arkle-iii-chair-of-orthodontics-during-investiture-cere</link><category></category><title>Dr. Peter Ngan honored as inaugural Dr. Thomas Arkle III Chair of Orthodontics during investiture ceremony</title><description>Peter Ngan, DMD, a longtime leader, educator, and clinician at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, was honored as the Dr. Thomas Arkle III Chair of Orthodontics during an investiture ceremony on Friday (Sept. 11) morning.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:46:12-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0ea7e715-5406-4473-980f-8fd91da1fd36</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/11/wvu-honors-past-prepares-for-future-with-education-infrastructure-investments</link><category>somengage</category><title>WVU honors past, prepares for future with education, infrastructure investments</title><description>West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, professor of history in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, opened the Board of Governors meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by reflecting on Patriot Day — the National Day of Service and Remembrance — following a moment of silence called for by Board Chair Robert "Rusty" Hutson Jr.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-15T10:53:57-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">6e089e9c-7b62-48d0-b4e2-1c72233b377c</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=logan-county-community-positively-impacted-throughefforts-of-two-faith-community-nurses</link><category></category><title>Logan County community positively impacted through the efforts of two faith community nurses </title><description>Establishing close relationships with individuals in the same area can increase the overall health and stability of the community, and faith community nursing (FCN) closely impacts the communities in which its nurses assist with both nursing and spiritual care. In Logan County, two WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurses, Keri Workman and Shatika Jones, have established community groups through their local church to foster these relationships.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-11T11:24:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ab7bf794-e27b-44ef-a0ed-bbfa6ba3a629</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/09/wvu-state-healthcare-partners-get-2-4m-to-recruit-retain-expand-medical-profession-statewide?utm_source=cision-news-release&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=pres-benson&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=comm324</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide</title><description>Building on the foundational success of West Virginia's premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-05T12:20:20-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">6e982ad2-d5c4-49d7-866a-d8acbf6533cc</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-school-of-pharmacy-minor-expands-learning-and-career-opportunities-for-stem-majors-at-wvu</link><category></category><title>New School of Pharmacy minor expands learning and career opportunities for STEM majors at WVU</title><description>Undergraduate students in STEM majors at West Virginia University now have a new way to build on their science training and apply it to healthcare through the WVU School of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-11T10:35:47-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0360618e-074b-402f-831f-d0c9788dac54</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dnp-student-shares-importance-of-shaving-minutes-off-recovery-time</link><category></category><title>DNP student shares importance of shaving minutes off recovery time</title><description>A collaborative partnership between the WVU School of Nursing graduate-level students and administrators at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's is focused on identifying clinical opportunities for improvement, implementing evidence-based solutions and enhancing patient outcomes. Among the objectives is reducing the wake-up time for surgical patients.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-11T11:24:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9f45d66c-b0b3-4cdf-aaf9-461383757152</guid><link>https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/09/09/wvu-cardiology-chair-sokos-builds-on-jain-legacy-to-expand-care-across-w-va</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU Cardiology Chair Sokos builds on Jain legacy to expand care across W.Va.</title><description>Dr. George Sokos serves as medical director of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute's Advanced Heart Failure Program and the Abnash C. Jain Chair of Cardiology. The chair honors the late Dr. Abnash C. Jain, who served as chief of cardiology at the WVU School of Medicine for nearly three decades.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-09T16:02:39-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7af2c807-36af-4d57-8522-7e6af302809b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-programs-to-host-open-house</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs to host open house  </title><description>Students interested in learning more about WVU's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiologyprograms are invited to hear from faculty and current students at an open house on October 2 at 3 p.m. in the Applied Human Sciences Building, room G08, on Evansdale Campus.  
</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-09T16:03:23-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e59cd6d6-b7b2-47bf-9654-03e693294b52</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-professor-named-one-of-pittsburgh-magazine-s-40-under-40</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing professor named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40</title><description>Dr. Amanda McQuillan, an adjunct professor at the WVU School of Nursing, has been named one of Pittsburgh Magazine and Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project's 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The recognition celebrates Pittsburghers who are making a meaningful impact through their professional work, leadership, and service to the community.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T14:36:40-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f42e127b-5f3c-4e00-ba0b-cb289e188777</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-faculty-member-advances-student-success-through-innovation-mentorship</link><category>facultynews</category><title>WVU School of Nursing faculty member advances student success through innovation, mentorship</title><description>From simulation labs to leadership practicums, Heather Dignan is helping prepare the next generation of nurses through hands-on learning, mentorship and a commitment to student success at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:51:56-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">56b2f851-a55a-4bed-ae9a-bed48ef66ec0</guid><link>https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/25/doctor-rocky-gates-remembers-his-time-as-a-student-at-potomac-state</link><category></category><title>Alumni Spotlight: Doctor "Rocky" Gates remembers his time as a student at Potomac State</title><description>It's not uncommon for a local family tree to produce at least one distinguished and notable relative. The Gates family, however, has at least two – with roots that go back to the very genesis of the area itself and educational wings for both of them that began to grow at WVU Potomac State College. Known to his friends as "Rocky," Dr. Paul Edward Gates has had career accomplishments in the healthcare field that are equally impressive and impactful to the community.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:52:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">81c1859e-4afd-41e3-87fa-eee4ccbdd7b4</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-virtual-information-session_0</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU Occupational Therapy Programs to host virtual information session  </title><description>The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at a virtual information session on September 22 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-07T13:48:47-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ed4e535e-3a4e-4d5b-933e-fb0f6405187e</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=charissa-pacella-m-d-named-chair-of-wvu-s-department-of-emergency-medicine</link><category></category><title>Charissa Pacella, M.D., named chair of WVU's Department of Emergency Medicine </title><description>Following a national search, West Virginia University School of Medicine leadership announced that Charissa Pacella, M.D., will serve as the new chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, effective Jan. 11, 2027. </description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T12:22:09-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1d3f7f82-93f4-478f-bc33-4c1b9360c4af</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=craig-named-assistant-director-for-strategic-planning-research-and-impact-for-steps</link><category></category><title>Craig named assistant director for strategic planning, research and impact for STEPS</title><description>Jason Craig has been named assistant director for strategic planning, research and impact for the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), WVU's premier simulation center that provides students with simulated scenarios to grow their skills before engaging in direct patient care.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-03T11:23:14-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8a39807b-d3fb-48d4-91c9-31b1f5a40eb0</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=residents-complete-specialized-endodontic-training-at-wvu-school-of-dentistry</link><category></category><title>Residents complete specialized endodontic training at WVU School of Dentistry</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently recognized three residents upon completion of their specialized endodontic training during a celebration at the WVU Health Sciences Center.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:52:33-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">73e5d130-bdef-4fb7-a4a1-6047933b9940</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_10</link><category>someducate</category><title>Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program to hold virtual open house</title><description>Students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine's Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master's degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on September 17 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-02T13:07:45-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2dcadff7-246e-4c00-9b1c-da7f68c5cd2d</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine/front-page/wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-marks-10-years-of-innovation-excellence-and-impact-in-cardiovascular-care</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU Heart and Vascular Institute marks 10 years of innovation, excellence, and impact in cardiovascular care</title><description>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A decade ago, the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) was founded on the belief that where a person lives should never determine a person's ability to receive the highest level of cardiovascular care. That belief continues to guide its mission today.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-07T13:44:33-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b58a1377-6de2-4e5a-bbb6-a92ca50ed20b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nursing-senior-supports-research-for-harrison-county-health-and-wellness-project</link><category></category><title>WVU nursing senior supports research for Harrison County health and wellness project </title><description>As part of his capstone, a WVU School of Nursing student assisted with research for a health and wellness project that could benefit Harrison County residents.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-04T14:01:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">75245c72-5c02-4bc4-b757-0af2a5f8bbeb</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-student-research-finds-that-medical-school-financial-assistance-programs-unde</link><category>finance</category><category>graduateeducation</category><category>research</category><title>WVU School of Medicine student research finds that medical school financial assistance programs underutilized</title><description>A research team comprised of students, faculty and staff from the West Virginia University School of Medicine discovered that medical school financial assistance programs are being underutilized by medical students who could qualify for financial help.  </description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-31T15:21:48-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d9fb502c-7f3f-4c33-925f-146833f6ada4</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-establishes-scholarship-honoring-athletic-trainer-and-sports-medicine-physician</link><category>somempower</category><title>Family establishes scholarship honoring athletic trainer and sports medicine physician</title><description>Greg Elkins, M.D., devoted his career to caring for athletes, mentoring future healthcare professionals and advancing sports medicine. Now, his family is ensuring that legacy continues through the creation of the Dr. Greg Elkins Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship at West Virginia University.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T15:52:30-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d2d90cdc-2345-4d50-b7e1-36395707bed1</guid><link>https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/08/27/wvu-tech-alumnus-shows-it-can-be-done</link><category></category><title>WVU Tech alum shows, "It can be done," after earning nursing degree</title><description>One WVU Tech alumnus proves it's never too late to do something new, even if that something new is going to nursing school and getting your bachelor's degree. Leslie "Les" Williams graduated from the WVU School of Nursing - Beckley Campus with his nursing degree in 2022, twenty years after his first attempt at college.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T12:00:53-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">153af9cf-58fc-4b4a-b9f9-cfc829682bc3</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=first-ever-wvu-school-of-dentistry-pediatric-residency-cohort-graduates</link><category>dentistry</category><category>healthsciences</category><category>pediatric</category><category>residency</category><category>resident</category><category>schoolofdentistry</category><title>First-ever WVU School of Dentistry pediatric residency cohort graduates</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Dentistry's first-ever pediatric dentistry residency cohort recently completed the program, marking an important milestone in the advancement of care for the profession's youngest patients. </description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-14T10:29:00-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5fcaf6d9-a112-4e84-b4da-8fdc9b97cfb5</guid><link>https://www.ft.com/content/cd52173f-5863-4996-93b2-c4adb81ad210?syn-25a6b1a6=1</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Moderna pins hopes on mRNA 'game-changer' for cancer vaccines</title><description>The revolutionary mRNA technology that made Moderna a corporate superstar during the Covid-19 pandemic has turbocharged the vaccine maker again, this time thanks to the promise it holds in treating cancer. 
Moderna's melanoma results were likely to "amplify" political divisions over mRNA, said Dannell Boatman, a professor at West Virginia University who has studied online discourse about mRNA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-24T11:45:16-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a56df267-1146-487a-8aa7-4a7a08536fca</guid><link>https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/state-faces-persistent-flash-flooding-and-extreme-heat-as-summer-storms-persist/article_e6cec85a-c48b-4088-b6c8-877aed2bb19a.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: State faces persistent flash flooding and extreme heat as summer storms persist</title><description> A relentless summer weather pattern combining extreme heat, high humidity and severe thunderstorms has triggered multiple flash flooding events across West Virginia, with meteorologists forecasting continued above-normal rainfall through the end of August.
Alma Mattocks, chairperson for the Division of Athletic Training at West Virginia University, shares how to stay safe.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-24T11:39:04-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">54419ade-fcd0-4c88-87ee-ef93f78203e3</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-officially-opens-expanded-state-ofart-clinics_0</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU School of Dentistry officially opens expanded, state-of-the-art clinics</title><description>The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public, following the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday August 19. (All related stories from online news)</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-25T15:13:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">796b413f-c819-4500-b70c-9fc978aa7541</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-athletic-training-program-to-host-virtual-information-session_3</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU Athletic Training program to host virtual information session</title><description>Students interested in learning more about WVU's Athletic Training Master's degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on September 15 at noon via Zoom.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T15:54:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c3aa492b-7612-4bf9-bacb-16bdeca741f7</guid><link>https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/13/future-nurses-attend-junior-nursing-academy</link><category></category><title>Future nurses attend Junior Nursing Academy hosted at Keyser Campus</title><description>The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently held its fifth annual Junior Nursing Academy for Mineral County middle school students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. The academy, held Aug. 10-12 at WVU Potomac State College, gave future health care professionals a first look at educational opportunities here on campus and offered a glimpse into a future career by those who know the business most.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-21T12:32:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0ed67872-9ed1-4a9c-afbe-6c4c8858e1d6</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-capito-wvu-officials-cut-ribbon-on-first-phase-of-school-of-dentistry-capital-improvement</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Capito, WVU officials cut ribbon on first phase of School of Dentistry capital improvements</title><description>The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-04T11:23:23-04:00</a10:updated></item></channel></rss>