WVU Libraries and the Teaching and Learning Commons are continuing their partnership to support the use of and the development of Open Educational Resources through a grant program for instructors. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. April 30.
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A partnership between the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences and the Morgantown Hockey Association is providing quality youth sport programming in the area. The ongoing collaboration provides funding for a graduate assistant position within the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, devoted to enhance coaching and player development.
The American College Health Association’s Awards Advisory Committee has selected West Virginia University School of Medicine's Dr. Carmen Burrell as the recipient of the Ollie B. Moten Award for the 2021 Program.
At the WVU Health Sciences Center, more than 600 students were fit tested and provided with N-95 respirators, with more to follow soon. N95 respirators are masks and examples of personal protective equipment that are used to protect the wearer from airborne particles and from liquids that could contaminate the face.
A new study led by Brad Phillips—a researcher with the WVU School of Nursing—suggests that being young, being single, having a low income and having limited post-secondary education may make parents more likely to feel lonely or perceive a lack of emotional support when their children are in the PICU.
Michael McCawley, clinical associate professor in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, is leading efforts to better understand the potential relationship between possible exposure of heavy metals and near-term health effects in children as a new mineral wool insulation factory sets to commence operations this summer in Ranson.