Christian nationalists are less likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine while political conservatives express high skepticism toward the coronavirus in general, two new studies published by WVU sociologists conclude. In their first report, published in Vaccine, researchers found that Christian nationalism—the belief that Christianity should permeate American civic life ‑ is one of the strongest predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and is negatively associated with having received or planning to get the vaccine.
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Do you suffer from symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis despite trying multiple medications? If so, you may qualify for the RESET-RA study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel treatment option for Rheumatoid Arthritis by activating the vagus nerve in the body.
The WVU cross country team ranks No. 1 in this week's Mid-Atlantic Region United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association weekly rankings. The Mountaineers rank first in the Mid-Atlantic Region for the first time since 2009.
Junior Ceili McCabe of the WVU cross country team has been named the NCAA DI Women's National Athlete of the Week, announced by the United States Track and Cross Country Coaches Association. Along with her first career national honor, McCabe also was tabbed Big 12 Runner of the Week.
As infection and hospitalization rates due to the delta variant decrease, West Virginia University will lift mask requirements for individuals in indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Thursday, Oct. 21; however, the University will continue to require masks in all classrooms, labs or any WVU System facility or building being used as a classroom for the remainder of the semester.
The Student Government Association, in partnership with the American Blood Cross, will host a blood drive Oct. 25, from noon to 5 p.m., in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.