Knowing the challenges of the area as a community insider, Kristen Goins has spearheaded an initiative in McComas to revitalize the coal camp. The community garden will help alleviate the financial burden of groceries, all while providing access to nutritious food.
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Theresa Cowan, School of Nursing Charleston Campus chair, was recently selected to serve on the 2023 National League for Nursing Foundation Scholarship Selection Panel.
Marian Longstreth, a faculty member at the School of Nursing, was recently recognized by WVU Medicine as Platinum Nurse of the Year. The award is given to a direct care nurse with 20 or more years of experience who exemplifies excellence in nursing and patient care.
Paul Lockman will chair the Center for Scientific Review Advancing Therapeutics-A study section which is composed of scientists and physicians who review applications focused on developing new therapeutic strategies for various cancers. His role as chair will be to facilitate fair and objective discussions of grant proposals.
The DNP Nurse Anesthetist information session, beneficial to individuals who have completed their bachelor’s degree in nursing and are considering applying for the program within the next two years, will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, on Zoom.
E. Jane Martin, who served as dean of the WVU School of Nursing from 1992-2007 and interim provost from 2008-09, died Saturday, July 1, at Stonerise Morgantown.