From freshman year to graduation day, Ryan Alisauckas’ nursing journey at WVU was filled with friendships, hands-on learning, and experiences that prepared him for what’s next. Now, he’s heading into the ER — ready to make a difference.
West Virginia University opened Commencement Weekend on Friday with ceremonies honoring graduates across the Health Sciences campus, as university leaders encouraged students entering healthcare professions to pursue lives grounded not only in achievement, but also in purpose, compassion and service.
Accepting a charge from West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson to boldly carry forward the University’s land-grant mission of service and leadership, thousands of graduates crossed the Commencement stage at the Hope Coliseum this weekend (May 15-17).
The Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP) at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, sponsored by the School of Dentistry and the HSC Office of Interprofessional Education, is recognizing a new class of graduates in a meaningful way this year. For the first time, WVU graduates will receive honor cords that symbolize their commitment to addressing tobacco use disorder and supporting recovery.
Dr. P. Joy Maramba, DNP, RN, CNE, a nursing educator for nearly three decades, got her first taste of teaching earlier in her career than most.
Three students from the WVU School of Nursing — Zara Atcheson, Rylie Berzinski, and Autumn Hurst — recently competed with their respective teams at the National Dance Alliance and National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The WVU School of Nursing recently hosted the 2026 Scholarship Luncheon at the Erickson Alumni Center, inviting student scholarship recipients and donors to spend time with one another during an afternoon meal and presentation.
Although nursing was not part of her original plan, Dr. April Shapiro has built a legacy in the profession through her dedication to lifelong learning and her passion for inspiring the next generation of nurses.
The WVU School of Nursing will be hosting its fourth annual Day Camp on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for high school students who are interested in exploring nursing as a career.
The 2026 West Virginia SEED Symposium: Students as Emerging Educators Developing their Identities will be held Monday, June 22, 2026 at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.