The Pink Party to benefit Bonnie’s Bus slated for Nov. 13


Enjoy an evening of fun, food, music, and silent and live auctions at The Pink Party on Monday, November 13 at Touchdown Terrace at Milan Puskar Stadium.  The Pink Party is a fundraiser to benefit Bonnie’s Bus, WVU’s mobile 3D mammography unit that travels across the entire state of WV offering screening mammograms to women where they live and work.

West Virginia Lung Cancer Project releases video series

Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in West Virginia, killing more people each year than breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer combined, yet people don’t know a lot about what can be done to stop it. In light of this, the West Virginia Lung Cancer Project (WVLCP) has released a series of four short informational videos in preparation for Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November. 

Cancer Institute leadership issues challenge gift for Inaugural Day of Giving


On Nov. 8, West Virginia University will hold its first Day of Giving, an online fundraising effort to support our greatest priorities and opportunities. Together – on one day- we can help forge a brighter future for WVU.

The Cancer Institute leadership has issued a challenge gift to support our efforts. They have agreed to give $20,000 to the Cancer Institute if 100 donors give to the Cancer Institute on WVU Day of Giving.

We are asking that you join the rest of the WVU Community for this 24-hour online fundraising event. Your support will help the work WVU does around the world, from medical research to helping rebuild communities. We hope you will consider making a gift on November 8th. Your donation online may have the opportunity to be matched.

Please visit dayofgiving.wvu.edu and select Cancer Institute to learn more.

The WVU Cancer Institute is expanding. Watch this video to find out what it's like to work at the WVU Cancer Institute.

ABCDEs of breast cancer: 5 ways to limit your risk

WVU Cancer Institute oncologist Sobha Kurian, MD, provides tips to reduce your risk and boost your overall health.

WVU women’s volleyball team players share impact of cancer on their families

Several members of the WVU women’s volleyball team know what it’s like to have loved ones diagnosed with cancer.  As the Mountaineers continue their “Set for a Cause, Spike for a Cure” fundraiser through November to benefit the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund at the WVU Cancer Institute, they reflect on cancer’s impact on their families in a video titled Climbing the Mountain: Fighting For a Cure.

WVU swimming and diving teams score victories and raise breast cancer awareness and support

Abstract submissions for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol: Now open!

The 15th WV Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol will be held at the West Virginia Capitol Feb. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event format will be a poster session featuring research/creative works conducted by undergraduates. This event will familiarize state legislators with some of scholarly works involving undergraduate students and the educational impact of those activities. Encourage your undergraduates to apply and submit abstracts (due by midnight Nov. 15) to present their work.