﻿<?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">8cbeddcd-c3fa-4ea4-9f74-75a7015ef0ed</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/resources/wvu-exercise-physiology-prepares-alum-for-future-in-medicine</link><category></category><title>WVU exercise physiology prepares alum for future in medicine</title><description>Gracen Purkey, a WVU exercise physiology alum, used her undergraduate years on the Morgantown Campus to combine classroom learning, research, and clinical experience in preparation for a future in medicine. (WVU Photo/Davidson Chan)
</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-07T09:58:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d1ac85e8-5162-4ae1-9c53-0ba322847b51</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-health-professions-faculty-members-assume-new-leadership-roles</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Medicine Health Professions faculty members assume new leadership roles </title><description>The West Virginia University School of Medicine Health Professions has announced three faculty leadership appointments that will help guide the school's academic and research priorities, while supporting continued excellence in student education.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-07T09:25:07-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">756e5a4d-f7e6-4562-a428-b9f4180cc43c</guid><link>https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/wvu-and-jhu-health-conversation-substance-abuse/</link><category></category><title>West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos: Substance Abuse</title><description>As part of a new Rural Health Initiative series, WVU School of Public Health is partnering with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to host a series of virtual discussions between investigators on rural health topics of mutual interest.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-07T10:07:48-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7cae42f1-e787-4d55-973b-7554ae712747</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ceremony-recognizes-teaching-scholars-achievements</link><category></category><title>Ceremony recognizes teaching scholars' achievements</title><description>School of Public Health Assistant Professor Anthony Peluso was among the graduates of the 2022–2024 and 2024–2026 Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program cohorts that were recognized for their achievements during Teaching Scholars Day June 22 at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-06T12:45:33-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">739d25cd-d20f-45a3-a6d4-7badefa5c750</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-adds-261-new-residents-and-fellows-across-more-than-100-training-programs</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU School of Medicine adds 261 new residents and fellows across more than 100 training programs</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Medicine will welcome 261 new resident and fellow physicians, dentists, clinical psychologists and researchers to its Graduate Medical Education programs July 1.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-02T08:46:14-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5d307513-9ca0-4b19-a491-59bc75d3b7e0</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-earns-wvu-program-of-excellence-distinction</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing earns WVU Program of Excellence distinction</title><description>The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the WVU School of Nursing has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-30T10:33:41-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d491babf-6bbd-4d95-9737-2780c2f9fc0a</guid><link>https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/06/22/junior-nursing-academy-paves-path-toward-career-in-nursing-for-local-student</link><category></category><title>Junior Nursing Academy paves path toward career in nursing for local student</title><description>As a student at Fayetteville High School, Cheyenne Wright had the opportunity to attend the Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, where she was able to learn real-life nursing skills and participate in hands-on experiences. When it was time to apply to college, her decision was clear: She chose the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech, and is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-30T10:34:25-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">439da13b-249d-46a4-be5d-845b12acb761</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/19/going-strong-wvu-ends-fiscal-year-on-solid-financial-footing-bolstered-by-exemplary-academics-and-athletics</link><category>somengage</category><title>Going strong, WVU ends fiscal year on solid financial footing, bolstered by exemplary academics and athletics</title><description>With a focus on investments in the future of West Virginia University, the Board of Governors approved a $1.3 billion operating budget for the coming fiscal year during a Friday meeting (June 19) that opened with the announcement of a first-of-its-kind research partnership with Johns Hopkins University and a celebration of the historic College World Series run for the WVU baseball team.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-25T12:20:37-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">eff9ed71-af2e-4f12-ba21-dae434bb0bf6</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/19/johns-hopkins-and-wvu-launch-research-partnership-to-advance-joint-solutions-for-shared-challenges</link><category>somempower</category><title>Johns Hopkins and WVU launch research partnership to advance joint solutions for shared challenges</title><description>Tapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-25T12:20:52-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">64363d4a-381f-45ab-8389-3216016c27f2</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-service-efforts-reach-thousands-across-west-virginia</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing service efforts reach thousands across West Virginia</title><description>From rural churches to community clinics and local outreach programs, students and faculty from the WVU School of Nursing continued to expand access to care across West Virginia last year, reaching tens of thousands of residents through service and education. </description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-22T08:45:22-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1a6857c7-3bdd-4260-b043-33f8d71e09a6</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=petros-to-step-down-as-dean-ofschool-of-pharmacy</link><category>pharmacy</category><category>schoolofpharmacy</category><title>Petros to step down as dean of the School of Pharmacy</title><description>William Petros, Pharm.D., FCCP, Gates Wigner Dean of the WVU School of Pharmacy, announced his intention to retire and conclude his tenure as dean by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as the position is filled. </description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-22T09:08:57-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">01218d38-fddf-42a2-ba19-638c11b0ae0d</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-communication-sciences-and-disorders-hosts-white-coat-ceremony</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU Communication Sciences and Disorders hosts white coat ceremony</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Medicine's Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders celebrated 15 Doctor of Audiology students and 44 Master of Speech-Language Pathology students during the traditional white coat ceremony.

</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-15T10:08:50-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8cc3f682-ebd4-48ea-9749-acaf4c00c98b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_8</link><category>somdiscover</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 July 8 at noon via Zoom.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-10T15:29:26-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">edd6a373-a9de-448b-86bd-e8e92cab2141</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=schmidt-named-chair-of-surgery-forwvu-school-of-medicine</link><category>someducate</category><title>Schmidt named Chair of Surgery for the WVU School of Medicine</title><description>Following a national search, Carl R. Schmidt, MD, FACS, professor of surgery, has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Surgery, effective July 1.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-10T15:29:48-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c879ef0d-619a-4c0c-bb8a-fa864f9bd20d</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=meigh-named-interim-chair-of-communication-sciences-and-disorders-at-wvu-school-of-medicine</link><category>somenagae</category><title>Meigh named interim chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at WVU School of Medicine </title><description>Kimberly Meigh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, will serve as the interim chair of the WVU School of Medicine Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, effective July 1.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-10T15:30:06-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c7315724-ee21-4728-8418-557b16beed96</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/02/wvu-study-shows-pregnant-women-who-sit-less-and-move-more-have-fewer-adverse-outcomes?utm_source=cision-news-release&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=general&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=gen3207</link><category>somdiscover</category><title>WVU study shows pregnant women who sit less and move more have fewer adverse outcomes</title><description>A study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even light activity in their daily routines.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-05T12:09:04-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7abcccaa-4a6c-43f1-aaa9-fee9f9b0848e</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nurse-anesthetist-student-helps-with-education-implementation-of-smoke-evacuation-to-improve-ope</link><category></category><title>WVU nurse anesthetist student helps with education, implementation of smoke evacuation to improve OR conditions for providers, patients</title><description>Andrea Drayer, a senior Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist student at the West Virginia University School of Nursing, has helped educate and track the implementation of a medical device that will improve working conditions for providers, patients, and staff at WVU Hospitals – J.W. Ruby Memorial.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-02T09:56:00-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9389ecf1-f5ec-4366-9345-17c422f1a3e5</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-division-of-physical-therapy-white-coat-ceremony-marks-students-transition-to-patient-care</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU Division of Physical Therapy white coat ceremony marks students' transition to patient care</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Medicine's Division of Physical Therapy celebrated a turning point in the academic careers of 34 Doctor of Physical Therapy students during the traditional white coat ceremony.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-27T11:04:45-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">44e16491-33ca-456b-928d-163da1c62b10</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=free-public-screening-of-opioid-crisis-film-what-we-hide-to-headline-37th-annual-addiction-training-</link><category></category><title>Free public screening of opioid crisis film "What We Hide" to headline 37th Annual Addiction Training Institute in Morgantown</title><description>The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry will host a free public screening of What We Hide, a dramatic film depicting the human toll of the opioid crisis, on Monday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Erickson Alumni Center at West Virginia University.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-01T08:33:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5f41156d-1a0c-435d-b66c-70f8ae730190</guid><link>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ju8nkvsQwM</link><category></category><title>From Clinicals to Career: Ryan Alisauckas shares his WVU School of Nursing story</title><description>From freshman year to graduation day, Ryan Alisauckas' nursing journey at WVU was filled with friendships, hands-on learning, and experiences that prepared him for what's next. Now, he's heading into the ER — ready to make a difference.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-21T14:17:28-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e5421547-5015-4a61-ab5d-694461d3d182</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-ced-s-mental-health-specialist-offers-summer-mental-health-tips</link><category></category><title>WVU CED's Mental Health Specialist offers summer mental health tips</title><description>Summer mental health tips from the CED's Mental Health Specialist.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-20T07:56:56-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d4bb8146-4dc3-422e-b254-cf73d466d541</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/05/17/wvu-commencement-celebrates-next-generation-of-bold-mountaineer-leaders</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU Commencement celebrates next generation of bold Mountaineer leaders</title><description>Accepting a charge from West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson to boldly carry forward the University's land-grant mission of service and leadership, thousands of graduates crossed the Commencement stage at the Hope Coliseum this weekend (May 15-17).</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-02T15:10:35-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">3d5d6be1-69dc-4674-be5a-64b7e31327f9</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-s-certified-tobacco-treatment-training-program-celebrates-graduates-with-honor-cords</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU's Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program celebrates graduates with honor cords</title><description>The Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP) at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, sponsored by the School of Dentistry and the HSC Office of Interprofessional Education, is recognizing a new class of graduates in a meaningful way this year. For the first time, WVU graduates will receive honor cords that symbolize their commitment to addressing tobacco use disorder and supporting recovery.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-19T15:29:46-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">eb5a67d7-6cb7-433c-a30d-5a5a6ffc39f2</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-celebrates-first-class-to-graduate-from-bachelor-of-science-in-respiratory-th</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU School of Medicine celebrates first class to graduate from Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program  </title><description>When Hannah Nagler's uncle told her that respiratory therapists saved his life during his battle with severe asthma, he wasn't just sharing a personal story. He was helping her write her first chapter in her professional story. 
</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-13T16:45:51-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a0347f40-8427-4008-b1d5-e14586fa7538</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-senior-discovers-path-to-medical-school-through-immb-program</link><category>somdiscover</category><title>School of Medicine Senior discovers path to medical school through IMMB program</title><description>For many students, choosing the right undergraduate path for their future career in medicine can be overwhelming. For Kerrington Peasak, the answer came through a program that combined hands-on laboratory experiences and meaningful mentorship.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-13T16:46:10-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">525eaac5-59f1-4b0f-995b-621fc8cb699e</guid><link>https://publichealth.wvu.edu/who-we-are/student-profiles/payton-shreve/</link><category></category><title>As the first ABM public health graduate, Shreve sets her sights on changing state's health outcomes</title><description>Payton Shreve spent the last four years immersed in studies and practical experiences to further her passion for improving community health, especially for youth. Now, she's leaving a mark on West Virginia University School of Public Health history as a member of the first cohort to graduate from the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) program and the first to earn that degree in public health.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-11T08:49:12-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0f86e7e7-e33d-441c-b5c9-7fbe38008608</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-set-to-open-newly-renovated-expanded-clinics-on-health-sciences-campus</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Dentistry set to open newly renovated, expanded clinics on Health Sciences Campus</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Dentistry and WVU Dental will soon welcome patients to expanded, modernized treatment areas as part of a multiphase renovation project that will relocate several clinics to the WVU Health Sciences Campus from Suncrest Towne Centre.</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-11T08:48:38-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">36fee48d-ee95-483f-9129-e290ffb4746d</guid><link>https://www.wdtv.com/video/2026/05/01/wvu-cancer-institutes-annual-gala-raised-record-1176-million-cancer-care/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU Cancer Institute's annual gala raised record $1.176 million for cancer care</title><description>The 41st Fundraising event was held at Nemacolin Resort. This is a video story, no text is attached.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-04T13:49:52-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">47a9ba16-cebd-470c-9916-d4e387462123</guid><link>https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/clinical/cardiac-surgery/fda-approves-next-gen-mitral-valve-medtronic</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic</title><description>Medtronic has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Mosaic Neo mitral valve, its next-generation mitral bioprosthesis that can be implanted through sternotomy, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) or robotic access. </description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-05T13:41:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5e1ec349-b6fa-446f-9d7b-a0c27d2ff084</guid><link>https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/capito-visits-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-with-nih-director-to-discuss-alzheimer-s-research/article_e2c896d8-8dc3-449a-b892-cdba1713eaff.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Capito visits WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute with NIH director to discuss Alzheimer's research</title><description>U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited West Virginia University's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute alongside a top federal health official to review ongoing research into Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-04T13:37:45-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">99c29f24-63c9-4768-9f48-71fd1490bd0e</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=students-collaborate-across-disciplines-in-parkinson-s-disease-music-movement-and-voice-group</link><category>somheal</category><title>Students collaborate across disciplines in Parkinson's Disease Music, Movement, and Voice Group  </title><description>The beating of drums echoes, followed by the tapping of rhythm sticks. The room fills with movement and sound as patients sing along to "Country Roads." 
</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-01T13:53:57-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">53539810-96e5-4c4f-9036-a17d8cf2f64b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-hosts-2026-kandzari-lectureship-presenting-student-awards-and-sigma-inductees</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing hosts 2026 Kandzari Lectureship, presenting student awards and Sigma inductees</title><description>The WVU School of Nursing hosted the Kandzari Lectureship on April 23, 2026, welcoming Dr. Devon Noonan as the keynote speaker. The event also recognized student award winners and the newest inductees of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. </description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-05T11:21:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a5dc44b8-16f1-4995-b6bf-8dc98906a28b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-student-pharmacists-partner-with-davis-college-to-promote-safe-medication-disposal-and-clean-wat</link><category></category><title>WVU Student Pharmacists Partner with Davis College to Promote Safe Medication Disposal and Clean Water</title><description> </description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-05-05T11:21:07-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">bcef5275-3529-4191-be8d-e3d474ebe3f7</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wowczuk-honored-for-distinguished-service</link><category></category><title>Wowczuk honored for distinguished service</title><description>Angela Wowczuk, a service assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the Ethel and Gary Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service in recognition of her exceptional service to the University, students and community.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-04-28T12:49:29-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">bdbbf9c9-b66c-4677-b16c-cc28453a7049</guid><link>https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/04/28/driven-by-family-wvu-medical-student-strives-to-help-as-many-families-as-possible-with-scholarship-support?utm_source=cision-digest&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=general&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=gen2881</link><category>somempower</category><title>Driven by family, WVU medical student strives to 'help as many families as possible' with scholarship support</title><description>West Virginia University School of Medicine student Jonathan "Tucker" Bennett is on a mission to save others through emergency medicine. 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