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WVU School of Nursing receives award

The West Virginia University School of Nursing received $2 million through West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train and retain nurses in the Mountain State. Representing a fundamental part of this approach, an award program was established to fund nursing program expansion projects at colleges, universities, schools of nursing and career technical education centers across West Virginia. Through two separate $1 million awards, the WVU School ...

10 years strong: Program supports women leaders through inspiration, connections

WVU TODAY Women leaders at West Virginia University don’t just celebrate history, they create it by breaking barriers and making a seat at the table for women in leadership roles. A decade after its inception, the Women’s Leadership Initiative continues to be a unique, necessary and enriching program at WVU. “When you look at institutions — R1 institutions — in rural cities in Appalachia, you’re not seeing the same kinds of things that we’re doing here,” WLI Director W. Constinia Charbonnette said. “WLI is really the first of its kind in the state that solely ...

WVU’s fifth Day of Giving sets new records for dollars, gifts received

BY WVU TODAY Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $15.5 million Wednesday during the university’s fifth Day of Giving, a 24-hour online fundraising event held across the university system. More than 5,600 gifts were made, also a new record. The $15.5 million figure tops 2021’s WVU Day of Giving record of $11.9 million raised from just over 5,000 gifts. “I am very grateful for the generosity of our alumni and friends,” President Gordon Gee said. “Their support illustrates the power of West Virginia University’s purpose and our land-grant mission, ...

Delta Chi fraternity placed on suspension after hazing allegations

MORGANTOWN -- A West Virginia University fraternity was placed on an interim suspension Monday after a reported hazing incident in violation of the student conduct code. According to a press release from the university, the WVU Office of Student Conduct sent letters outlining the specific ...