https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/Intranet/50 most recent storiesen-US80c09f20-09ce-4179-8acd-12af3219e71chttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sole-spotlight-on-accessibility-start-with-alt-text-and-sole-accessibility-checkerFaculty who teach in SOLE can support the University's ongoing efforts to create an inclusive digital environment and ensure compliance with federal accessibility rules by using the SOLE Accessibility Checker and adding meaningful alternative text (alt text) to visual content in courses.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-26T16:46:02-04:003187abc1-89ab-46ba-a4b7-e12121494a8fhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-lead-education-specialist-rusty-doerr-retirement-party-set-for-july-9Join us on July 9 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the retirement of Russell "Rusty" Doerr, lead simulation education specialist, following more than 17 years of dedicated service in healthcare simulation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS). Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-26T12:25:20-04:0065e6f4be-1ce2-47a5-bc44-cd2022d4de94https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-july-7-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, July 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T17:23:59-04:002d42eb2d-078d-4bf7-ae45-38dd0374a08bhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=long-time-faculty-member-davidov-to-depart-school-of-public-healthAfter nearly 20 years with West Virginia University, Danielle Davidov, Ph.D., School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences associate professor and Ph.D. program director for Social and Behavioral Sciences, has announced she will be leaving the University.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T08:40:08-04:00e15a2af7-3615-48c8-b64f-523becfaa919https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-student-nurses-association-passes-women-s-healthcare-resolution-during-convention-in-houstonA group of students from the WVU School of Nursing recently took their classroom knowledge to the national stage, successfully passing a resolution focused on postpartum health education at the National Student Nurses' Association convention in Houston.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T08:45:29-04:00ca6284f0-4e49-47a2-9edc-7eb59b3edefehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=improve-sleep-habits-and-confidence-with-mindfulness Whether you're seeking better sleep, more effective habits or inspired confidence, the Mindfulness Summer Series invites you to breathe and reconnect with what matters most.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:09:21-04:00221bb897-d6d9-4b5c-852e-786d12f46238https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/06/16/research-office-launches-recruitment-website-for-participants-in-research-studies?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen3323The Research Office has launched a centralized website to support recruitment efforts for researchers conducting Institutional Review Board or IRB-approved studies that are actively seeking participants. This resource is designed to help increase visibility for ongoing research projects and connect researchers with potential participants across the University community and beyond. It is a replacement for the Survey Tuesday mailing previously managed by Strategic Communications and Marketing.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:09:11-04:001a6857c7-3bdd-4260-b043-33f8d71e09a6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=petros-to-step-down-as-dean-ofschool-of-pharmacypharmacyschoolofpharmacyWilliam Petros, Pharm.D., FCCP, Gates Wigner Dean of the WVU School of Pharmacy, announced his intention to retire and conclude his tenure as dean by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as the position is filled. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:57-04:00133dc799-b250-457a-b8d5-5b63d423a659https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=internal-job-position-opportunities-now-availableThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Center is promoting job positions for internal candidates.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:44-04:00da80f302-fe18-460f-a87d-9183ff362225https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-virtual-speaker-series-foster-care-and-disability_0Registration info for the July 9, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar about foster care and disability.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:34:46-04:000c81181a-a619-464b-bb95-721354836d68https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-virtual-speaker-series-foster-care-and-disabilityRegistration info for the July 9, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar about foster care and disability.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:34:35-04:0029a73fbb-88d5-4c27-adde-23bb67f73091https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=fsap-support-squad-to-discuss-how-to-break-up-with-your-phoneFaculty and staff are invited to discuss "How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30 Day Plan To Take Back Your Life" by Catherine Price every Thursday at 12 p.m. beginning July 9 through August 6 on Zoom or in-person at the FSAP office.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:19-04:0090f829a4-2fb9-45d6-8b2c-2040609d9af7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nursing-professor-receives-2026-service-learning-instruction-awardDr. Stephanie Young, a Clinical Associate Professor at the WVU School of Nursing, was selected as the winner of the 2026 Service-Learning Instruction Award, which recognizes a professor who demonstrates a commitment to high impact teaching through service-learning, values relationships with the community and inspires students to make a positive community impact.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:35:34-04:005b7fcc54-2466-4a1a-ae75-adfde1de4a5dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-is-now-open-forsixth-annual-john-e-parker-wvu-pulmonary-sleep-symposiumRegistration is now open for the Sixth Annual John E. Parker WVU Pulmonary & Sleep Symposium, hosted by the WVU Department of Medicine.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:04-04:00a6a04cde-88e2-4e95-9565-c84e31db701ehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=the-west-virginia-traumatic-brain-injury-services-program-invites-you-to-public-meetings-discussing-Information about upcoming public meeting dates for the WVU CED TBI Services program.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:32:20-04:00bb4c409d-06fd-4083-a3a7-a74fee4256f0https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-us-forretirement-reception-honoring-longtime-pt-faculty-member-dr-anne-swisherPlease join us for a retirement celebration honoring Anne Swisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Thursday, June 18, at the WVU Health Sciences Center Pylons Lobby from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-10T13:38:18-04:0094b94c88-633d-411d-935e-d79b6a5eb93dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sole-spotlight-make-readings-more-accessibleAs WVU continues preparing digital course materials to meet ADA Title II accessibility expectations and WVU's Digital Accessibility Policy, faculty can support efforts by reviewing how required readings are shared in SOLE. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:07:22-04:00e41f8920-c17b-4176-b37c-a7383cd7538ehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dentistry-faculty-member-co-authors-public-health-researchDr. R. Constance Wiener, a faculty member in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, recently co-authored a publication focused on inflation and its impact on public health related to social media narratives.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:35:52-04:00ba4dd861-8c0b-41d2-b0f2-f9a9f19e2cd7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-facilities-staff-briefly-unavailable-on-june-10On Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., HSC Facilities staff will be attending the Facilities Management Staffing Celebration to recognize the hard work and professionalism their staff contributes to the WVU community. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-11T12:53:53-04:00e1e09d1f-bc8c-460a-9106-3fd1a3370393https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-bewell-ice-cream-social-and-recreation-day-to-be-held-june-16The BeWell Ice Cream Social and Recreation Day will be held on June 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Health Sciences Center Pylons.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-11T12:54:20-04:001699dfec-7046-4974-8439-2426543e1e53https://viewer.joomag.com/west-virginia-executive-spring-2026/0960869001777044213/p22?short&One of the Mountain State's most admirable traits is its people's determination to take care of each other, a sentiment the West Virginia Executive (WVE) Health Care Hall of Fame Class of 2026 exemplifies each day. On March 3, 2026, WVE celebrated the class at the University of Charleston rotunda.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:13-04:0083ee360b-fd3d-4f35-82cc-70bc9747c44dhttps://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/cms-west-virginia-leaders-highlight-progress-in-rural-healthcare-transformation-program/article_fbb1404e-9bf4-4056-ae50-d78df9e8d4dc.htmlThe West Virginia Department of Health recently hosted representatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a two-day site visit focused on the state's Rural Health Transformation Program, an initiative aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:00:56-04:0033dd4397-02b0-4c02-94fa-349d282d4e73https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=prendergast-retires-as-director-of-wvprcLeesa Prendergast has retired from her position as director of the West Virginia Prevention Research Center. Her last day with the School of Public Health was May 15, 2026. We wish her well in her retirement!Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:48-04:00c4fa86ce-3c8d-4734-b84a-09bef5284935https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=lora-graves-retires-after-18-years-of-service-at-wvu-school-of-dentistry​​​​​​​Lora Graves, DDS, retired in May following an 18-year-long career at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:43-04:00a0804840-5142-4640-8fd0-a7a95f0d9ae4https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=voyles-joins-office-of-student-successRylie Voyles joins the WVU School of Public Health Office of Student Success as program coordinator, focusing on accreditation and academic affairs efforts. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:37-04:000b178d0f-1d5d-49f7-8345-6c589e8a7d65https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=teachingfuture-of-nursing-wvu-professor-earns-top-book-awardfacultynewsDr. Heather Carter-Templeton, Chair of the Adult Health Department, and her co-authors earned first place in the 2025 AJN Book of the Year Awards for their textbook, "Applied Clinical Informatics for Nurses." Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:29-04:004ea6c0df-a4ef-4a66-b86d-479dce4adc09https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-will-be-discontinued-atend-of-summerThe two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final three months. The University's Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T09:22:12-04:00fc98b7f2-6945-43b0-909e-830966e98ca5https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/06/04/wvu-osher-lifelong-learning-institute-promotes-learning-and-connection-after-retirementAfter retiring, Morgantown residents Byron and Carolyn Nelson found themselves searching for something many retirees often miss: connection, purpose and continued intellectual engagement. Encouraged by friends, the couple joined the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at West Virginia University and quickly discovered a community that offered all three.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-05T08:36:13-04:0035b7853c-fb9b-4145-8a2f-f7133cf4fefbhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researchers-seek-participants-for-study-examining-cbd-and-driving-performanceResearchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:35:56-04:0010de6723-b400-4738-9364-75e6b82e7b4bhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-members-inducted-into-wvu-chapter-of-dental-hygiene-honor-societyThe Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha recently inducted its newest members from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Class of 2026.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-03T09:12:44-04:0086163b5d-d3f3-45af-90f1-6807b9b2b1dchttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-june-23-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, June 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-05T13:48:41-04:000b74b520-c2ea-4cc8-9d13-8ffebb1ca3c6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-libraries-shares-new-updatesWVU Libraries has updated the Clinical Ophthalmic eBooks Collection from the American Academy of Ophthalmology to the 2025-2026 set.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-05T13:48:54-04:00c7a6b59c-d5e9-4c50-bd6b-82c87caf3166https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=the-faculty-staff-assistant-program-will-hostopen-house-on-june-18The Faculty Staff Assistance Program invites all partners and friends to an open house to celebrate their new office space on Thursday, June 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at One Waterfront Place, Suite 2401-2500 in Morgantown.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-05T13:49:03-04:00ddff2a30-8c1a-4346-8fcf-814b807f0d0fhttps://online.wvu.edu/news-and-stories/2026/05/21/online-graduates-reflect-on-the-journey-leading-up-to-commencement-2026For many graduates from WVU's online programs, attending the 2026 commencement signifies the culmination of years of balancing classes, full-time work, and real-life responsibilities.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-02T15:14:47-04:00eea11054-e65c-45cb-a4b0-d413b6de2367https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sole-spotlight-buildaccessible-course-structureFaculty should begin reviewing the structure of their course documents, slides, tables and equations as WVU prepares courses and digital materials for updated ADA Title II digital accessibility expectations. Clear structure helps all students navigate content and helps assistive technologies accurately read materials. A good place to begin is the syllabus, followed by the materials students use most often in SOLE.  Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-02T08:43:10-04:00e5f52974-90c1-4ffa-a73e-f1645eae8eafhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-pharmacy-achieves-90-residency-match-rate-for-class-of-2026Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-27T12:40:34-04:0034f2514c-33c0-45da-8a91-6e3a2fd5ea9ehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=class-of-2026-honored-at-wvu-school-of-dentistry-awards-ceremonyThe West Virginia University School of Dentistry hosted its annual Senior Awards Ceremony May 13, celebrating the academic and clinical achievements of the Class of 2026.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-27T12:40:51-04:003e7a5ab2-664e-44e3-8d5e-85ebb263d70chttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-assistive-technology-system-partners-with-wvu-speech-language-and-hearing-clinic-to-ofThe WV Assistive Technology System (WVATS) has partnered with the WVU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic to offer a loan library of assistive devices to clients.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-26T16:18:00-04:0072e73da2-85df-414d-a450-9efabdae7b38https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-pharmacy-celebrates-class-of-2026-at-hsc-commencement-ceremony Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-26T08:53:52-04:005fc6db4a-700f-4c3d-ae7d-9e20339b08echttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=neal-museum-opens-exhibit-honoring-female-physician-at-wv-hospital-forinsaneThe temporary exhibit, "Lorilla F. Bullard: Female Physician at the WV Hospital for the Insane," is now open at the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-01T08:33:48-04:0091c59bf7-c216-47f9-a6e7-56646de242ebhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-marks-milestone-with-first-graduates-from-accelerated-bachelor-s-to-mastWest Virginia University School of Public Health celebrated a historic milestone during May Commencement on Friday, May 15, 2026, as the first graduates of the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) programs crossed the stage. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-26T08:54:16-04:00ac1a3410-2965-4920-be83-8e8e7afbab05https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=martinez-speaks-at-glycorna-and-cell-surface-rna-biology-symposiumIvan Martinez, Ph.D., an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology, was a speaker at the 1st Annual GlycoRNA and Cell Surface RNA Biology Symposium at The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-22T09:49:54-04:00bc3e30ea-a5b1-4f77-be91-5c058ef49258https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=honor-society-inducts-newest-members-from-wvu-school-of-dentistryRepresentatives of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, including new graduates, faculty, and staff, were inducted into the Alpha Beta Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society during a ceremony on May 13 at Hotel Morgan.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-26T16:32:15-04:001594c4b7-8eff-4bcd-89bb-f5e5d0a7364dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=honoring-excellence-school-of-public-health-recognizes-outstanding-students-faculty-and-community-pa West Virginia University School of Public Health students, faculty, staff and partners joined together on the evening of Wednesday, April 29, to honor outstanding achievements during the school's annual Year-end Celebration.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-21T14:17:20-04:00de3ef6fc-d50f-42d2-9f6e-40729fbc4a07https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=reminder-hsc-shuttle-service-unavailable-monday-may-25The Health Sciences shuttle that runs between HSC and the Innovation Center will not be operating on Monday, May 25, as the University is closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, May 26.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:12:15-04:0013caba01-ffa8-4a34-86c1-757e54930337https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wish-shinelight-on-faculty-development-almara-hutchinsonThe Working for Impact in Science and Health (WISH) Committee at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center proudly shines a light on Almara Hutchinson, CCC-SLP, who successfully completed her PhD in Higher Education Administration at the WVU School of Education and Counseling within the College of Applied Human Sciences (CAHS).Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-19T09:39:51-04:00faa3990e-7a1c-43c8-a5ef-3fcbe65d14f0https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-may-26-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, May 26 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students. Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-20T16:48:12-04:00edf417f9-84dd-4fbd-8edb-3310587e092ehttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/05/06/university-adopts-policy-on-digital-accessibilityIn ongoing support of the University's commitment to an inclusive digital environment, and in alignment with updated federal regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University has adopted a Digital Accessibility Policy that provides guidelines for employees across the WVU System who manage or create digital content. Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-20T16:47:57-04:00e5421547-5015-4a61-ab5d-694461d3d182https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-ced-s-mental-health-specialist-offers-summer-mental-health-tipsSummer mental health tips from the CED's Mental Health Specialist.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-20T07:56:56-04:001d82b2b4-f30b-474f-b208-4614efa908fdhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-farmers-market-held-each-wednesday-through-sept-30Now in its 17th season, the WVU Medicine Farmers Market offers employees easy access to fresh local produce and delicious lunch options, while also encouraging everyone to enjoy time outdoors.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-20T16:47:34-04:00