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11/16/2025

Today is the International Day for Tolerance. This is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. The entire text of the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_for_Tolerance

11/13/2025

World Kindness Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide. Having started in 1998, the movement encourages others to spread kindness and highlight good deads in your local community. For ideas of Random Acts of Kindness you can do to celebrate World Kindness Day, visit https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/world-kindness-day

11/13/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Megann Boone, Anna Schuster and Dr. Lesley Cottrell for presenting their scholarship at the WVU Rural Health Association. They examined ways to advance professional development opportunities that target the care of patients with disabilities and who speak English as a second language. Well done!

11/11/2025

We are so proud of our medical students who serve in the military. Thanks to the Alumni Team for sponsoring the luncheon. Serving requires resilience, sacrifice and a deep sense of purpose. Happy Veterans Day!

11/11/2025

Around the world, many countries celebrate Remembrance Day today. Also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day, or Veterans day (United States), this day honors those who lost their lives during World War I. The day of special concern is held on the 11th of November as the war ended on the “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” during the year 1918. In the United States, the day was originally established as Armistice Day in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson but was later expanded to commemorate the service of all military members and changed to Veterans Day. Today, we thank all veterans for their service. Learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_day and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day

11/09/2025

In Pakistan, the birth of Muhammad Iqbal is considered an important holiday, usually celebrated on November 9th. Iqbal, often called the “Poet of the East,” served as a role model and had a vision for a safe and independent state where the Muslims under British rule could live. His ideas and life work led to the inspiration for the creation of the country of Pakistan and is widely credited for creating the Pakistan Movement. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iqbal_Day & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Iqbal

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

Erik Norloff is today's Y2Q week drawing winner! Thanks for helping make Y2Q week a success.

11/07/2025

It is Mountaineer Week here in Morgantown. The fall air is crisp and we welcome back our alumni this weekend for tours and class reunions. Part of the celebrations on campus include the annual 'beard contest'. We are pleased to share with our SOM community that Class of 2028 member, Eli Collavo was the 1st place winner. This has been a great week for Eli, as he also was selected as a MATTER track student linked to our Emergency Medicine residency program. Congratulations Eli!

11/06/2025

Stephanie Ice is today's Y2Q week drawing winner! Thanks Stephanie! We are hoping to get at least a 90% completion rate, which will add $500 to the class wellness funds. Thank you Class of 2028.

11/05/2025

Adelle Pacyna is today's Y2Q week drawing winner. Thanks, Adelle. We are luck to have so many students complete this important survey.

11/05/2025

Listen to our former graduate Dr Nicholas Baker tell his story.He practices robotic thoracic surgery at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC). A graduate of the Class of 2008, he completed his general surgery residency at CAMC affiliated with our Charleston division campus. He then went on to the University of Pittsburgh for a fellowship in cardio thoracic surgery followed by additional training in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery. Welcome home Dr. Baker.