https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/50 most recent storiesen-USc14892c3-00c5-46fc-b9ae-f57b8b9545e6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-students-selected-for-national-tiph-ambassador-programWVU School of Public Health students Eva Dillaman and Sabrina Thorn have been selected as 2026-2027 This Is Public Health Ambassadors, which is a program of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:38:25-04:00f4a96af4-beab-4334-b8f6-1177288d50f2https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/08/07/looking-back-on-60-years-of-medicare-and-medicaid/WIth last week marking the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Professor Steve Davis contributed to a story from West Virginia Watch reflecting on the history of both health care programs and the potential threats those programs face.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-12T09:46:48-04:0048e256bd-d2b5-463a-8148-ae628e7a085dhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/08/04/2026-hazel-ruby-mcquain-graduate-scholars-pursue-service-driven-careers-to-strengthen-west-virginiaWhether improving rural infrastructure, advancing public health, preserving cultural heritage, or expanding agricultural education, the 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients are pursuing graduate study with one goal in common: making a lasting difference for West Virginians. Among the recipients is School of Public Health alum Chloe Hatfield.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:38:42-04:0041fa6d76-fb22-4625-96ec-c2b3ba818760https://wvexplorer.com/driving-anxiety-triggers-coping-west-virginia/Researchers at West Virginia University say driving anxiety is far more common than many people realize. It affects drivers of every age and can range from mild uneasiness to a fear so intense that some people stop driving altogether. West Virginia Explorer discusses the topic with School of Public Health Associate Professor Toni Rudisill and School of Medicine Assistant Professor Jacob Greenfield. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-30T11:05:53-04:00b3a8425a-0290-4951-b44d-61964bd165fbhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-student-researcher-showcases-work-at-summer-undergraduate-research-symposiumKendall Souder, West Virginia University School of Public Health accelerated bachelor's to master's student, presented at 19th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on Thursday, July 23, 2026.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-28T16:24:27-04:005a2d73bb-0942-42fb-993b-51ba0fbbc40ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cardiovascular-health-in-pregnancy-to-be-focus-of-next-west-virginia-university-and-johns-hopkins-ruCollaboration continues between WVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as their Rural Health Initiative series resumes with the Rural Health Convos: From Pregnancy to Practice—Infrastructure for Rural Health Research virtual discussion on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:42:25-04:008ccdaf44-1bc6-4546-b9c7-617a2f795bc6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nominations-open-forinaugural-school-of-public-health-distinguished-alumni-awardThe West Virginia University School of Public Health is proud to announce the launch of the Distinguished Alumni Award, a new annual recognition celebrating alumni whose professional accomplishments, leadership, service, and contributions to public health exemplify the mission and values of the School.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-21T09:37:12-04:00153ab790-8fe9-444e-9466-6c3076afbdc0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-welcomes-ola-al-sheyab-as-director-of-mha-programThe West Virginia University School of Public Health has appointed Ola Al-Sheyab, Ph.D., as director of its Master of Health Administration program.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-14T08:46:17-04:0031501da9-9a16-40c0-812a-b624c9853bb1https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-university-and-johns-hopkins-rural-health-convos-series-continues-with-social-prescripWVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health continue their Rural Health Initiative series with the Rural Health Convos: Social Prescriptions virtual discussion on Monday, July 20, 2026, at noon via Zoom. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:15:21-04:00d85238c1-2284-4984-8943-deb4aab682cahttps://www.wboy.com/news/health/health-expert-speaks-on-impact-of-parkersburg-fire/As the People's Cartage fire in Parkersburg finally begins to wind down, WBOY 12 News spoke with Professor Chris Martin, MD, from WVU School of Public Health and School of Medicine, who is warning the public to exercise caution in the wake of the blaze.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-21T09:37:39-04:00756e5a4d-f7e6-4562-a428-b9f4180cc43chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/wvu-and-jhu-health-conversation-substance-abuse/As part of a new Rural Health Initiative series, WVU School of Public Health is partnering with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to host a series of virtual discussions between investigators on rural health topics of mutual interest.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-12T15:49:14-04:00a20c847f-91d4-4caa-8957-e883797d7751https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-student-matthew-davis-do-recognized-as-40-under-40-honoreeBoth an alumnus and current student of WVU School of Public Health, Matthew Davis, DO, has been recognized as one of The State Journal Generation Next "40 Under 40" honorees. Receiving his Master of Health Administration in 2025, he's currently pursuing a Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Population Health.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T10:33:57-04:00c87a3533-65fe-45c0-90e9-4de6ffbb20c5https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260616-how-pregnancy-can-trigger-an-eating-disorderWhen Elizabeth Claydon fell pregnant at 27-years-old, her body transformed.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-29T09:44:03-04:00439da13b-249d-46a4-be5d-845b12acb761https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/19/going-strong-wvu-ends-fiscal-year-on-solid-financial-footing-bolstered-by-exemplary-academics-and-athleticssomengageWith a focus on investments in the future of West Virginia University, the Board of Governors approved a $1.3 billion operating budget for the coming fiscal year during a Friday meeting (June 19) that opened with the announcement of a first-of-its-kind research partnership with Johns Hopkins University and a celebration of the historic College World Series run for the WVU baseball team.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-25T12:20:37-04:00eff9ed71-af2e-4f12-ba21-dae434bb0bf6https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/19/johns-hopkins-and-wvu-launch-research-partnership-to-advance-joint-solutions-for-shared-challengessomempowerTapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-25T12:20:52-04:00ace326a1-1fa4-4aff-8492-80893676cb00https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-study-shows-pregnant-women-who-sit-less-and-move-more-have-fewer-adverse-outcomesA study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even light activity in their daily routines.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T14:49:09-04:00fc98b7f2-6945-43b0-909e-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://publichealth.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 -04002026-06-15T15:35:56-04:00c7315724-ee21-4728-8418-557b16beed96https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/02/wvu-study-shows-pregnant-women-who-sit-less-and-move-more-have-fewer-adverse-outcomes?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen3207somdiscoverA study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even light activity in their daily routines.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-05T12:09:04-04:00ddff2a30-8c1a-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 -04002026-06-02T15:14:47-04:0091c59bf7-c216-47f9-a6e7-56646de242ebhttps://publichealth.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 -04002026-05-26T08:54:16-04:001594c4b7-8eff-4bcd-89bb-f5e5d0a7364dhttps://publichealth.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 -04002026-05-21T14:17:20-04:0093137877-ed2f-4ff2-9aaf-d358a5ddb0bdhttps://www.wvnews.com/morgantownnews/news/local/wvu-opens-commencement-weekend-with-message-of-compassion-purpose-for-health-graduates/article_9e6430ca-7611-43ad-a526-49843b3bd533.htmlWest 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.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-18T12:55:36-04:00d4bb8146-4dc3-422e-b254-cf73d466d541https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/05/17/wvu-commencement-celebrates-next-generation-of-bold-mountaineer-leaderssomempowerAccepting 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).Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-02T15:10:35-04:00525eaac5-59f1-4b0f-995b-621fc8cb699ehttps://publichealth.wvu.edu/who-we-are/student-profiles/payton-shreve/Payton Shreve spent the last four years immersed in studies and practical experiences to further her passion for improving community health, especially for youth. Now, she's leaving a mark on West Virginia University School of Public Health history as a member of the first cohort to graduate from the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) program and the first to earn that degree in public health.Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-11T08:49:12-04:00562d7dd1-9a8d-40ea-a8a2-c00d838b1ec0https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/04/27/5-wvu-bucklew-scholars-chosen-as-2026-foundation-scholars?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pres-benson&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2878someducateTwenty incoming West Virginia University students from across the Mountain State who are driven by shared passions for innovation and service have been named the 2026-27 cohort of Bucklew Scholars. From this distinguished group of students, five have been selected as Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-30T09:33:57-04:00dfc099f3-1448-4821-be79-95db058432b9https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/resources/gabriel-jones-walker-to-receive-wvu-honorary-degrees-during-may-commencementIn recognition of their dedicated service in the health, retail and legal fields, West Virginia University will award honorary degrees to Arthur Gabriel, co-founder of Gabriel Brothers, Tom Jones, former WVU Health System president and CEO, and former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker during May Commencement. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-27T15:23:46-04:00e1c537c1-672f-4522-9f0c-44d2b38ae3fdhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-expert-shares-information-about-deadly-chemicalTwo people were killed and dozens injured, including emergency responders, after a volatile reaction at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nitro, West Virginia on Wednesday April 22, 2026. A chemical reaction occurred at Catalyst Refiners Inc. during a cleaning process involving a tank at the facility, creating hydrogen sulfide.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-04T14:19:03-04:007a48a3e1-6f6c-431a-b9a1-50a202f53b94https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=celebrating-partnership-community-partner-receives-2026-outstanding-community-partner-awardThe WVU Center for Community Engagement has recognized one of the WVU School of Public Health's valued community partners—Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center—with the 2026 Outstanding Community Partner Award as part of its annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-23T21:18:22-04:00fdca320d-1a58-417e-8480-856489a0dd7fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=student-employee-grace-grey-receives-social-impact-and-belonging-awardSchool of Public Health student Lillian "Grace" Grey is recognized for making a meaningful impact at WVU as a student employee. Grey, who works in the epidemiology department, received the Social Impact and Belonging Award as part of the 2026 Student Employee of the Year honors. In addition, she was selected as a runner-up in the Midwestern Association of Student Employment Administrators community service category.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-21T12:54:36-04:00bd01fc20-431f-4798-b0cb-1d3db1f04d73https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=healthcare-industry-leaders-to-share-insights-at-state-of-healthcare-panel-hosted-by-school-of-publiThe WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and West Virginia Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives will host "The State of Healthcare: Industry Leaders' Perspectives" on Monday, May 11, bringing together top healthcare executives from across West Virginia for an insightful discuss on the future of healthcare and the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-08T10:13:49-04:006cb73640-c37a-4769-b43d-1c5daebb3a19https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/03/26/wvu-day-of-giving-brings-in-over-22m-to-make-a-difference-across-the-universitysomempowerSupporters of West Virginia University made a record number of gifts and contributed more than $22 million during the University's ninth Day of Giving Wednesday (March 25). Over 24 hours, alumni and friends provided more than 11,000 gifts to make an impact across the University system, including WVU Health Sciences, WVU Medicine, WVU Athletics, and regional campuses in Keyser and Beckley.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:16:50-04:0073152d01-2d9a-4131-b429-11ad1936e00dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researchers-collaborate-on-article-in-journal-of-adolescent-healthResearchers at West Virginia University Health Sciences recently collaborated on an article analyzing tobacco use and oral health in adolescents. The study was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-20T08:10:46-04:0090b472cf-9719-4ef5-85c5-effaac56d4e4https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/03/16/honors-college-announces-2026-27-faculty-fellowsAssistant Professor Anthony Peluso, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is part of the Honors College new cohort of Faculty Fellows.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-17T10:35:40-04:005acc46cc-7801-443a-8123-6dca74717d3ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=beyondfeed-healthcare-marketing-leaders-join-school-of-public-health-administrative-grand-rounds-to-WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Employing Social Media to Build Customer Satisfaction and Community Outreach" on Friday, April 10, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:59-04:008c88c845-368b-4115-be2e-0db75fa0047ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ready-set-action-wvu-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-weekThe WVU School of Public Health encourages everyone to join in with students, faculty, and staff to celebrate with a series of events, April 6-12, focused on advocacy and community engagement. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-14T15:44:33-04:00ae4923fc-a1d1-4abf-8e26-d0c391b9363chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=student-spotlight-accelerated-bachelor-s-to-master-of-health-administration-student-tommy-drennanAs someone who is driven by a desire to make a lasting impact on public health, Tommy Drennan, a junior in the accelerated bachelor's to master of health administration program at the WVU School of Public Health, is using his experiences both in the public health field and as a WVU men's basketball student manager to help him prepare for a career in hospital leadership.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T08:17:04-04:00f400650a-dfaf-42db-804d-8a4b5684c39bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=makewish-makeimpact-in-health-sciences-event-to-be-held-march-31The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center community is invited to attend Make a WISH, Make an Impact in Health Sciences, a signature event hosted by Working for Impact in Science and Health (WISH) on March 31 from 3-5:30 p.m., in the HSC Pylons. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T11:33:37-04:009c8d48ed-d784-4393-ab5b-d79f93b5bac4https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/03/02/latest-cohort-of-presidential-student-ambassadors-announced?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2227someducateFor the Fall 2026 semester, 14 exemplary students will represent the University as part of the Presidential Student Ambassadors Cohort 16. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-05T09:12:09-05:00a9604322-3263-4d39-8b29-80283c1c0374https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-board-of-governors-meeting-brings-plans-for-positive-change-across-universityAt the WVU Board of Governors meeting, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, joined by Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences, highlighted a growing partnership with the Association of American Universities, aimed at strengthening the university's education and health missions.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-24T11:40:52-05:000e4c0e3e-0eb8-4c3f-8677-1658ddd35c2ahttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/02/23/wvu-day-of-giving-returns-march-25-with-focus-on-unrestricted-scholarship-supportsomdiscoverWest Virginia University alumni and friends will have an opportunity to fuel advancement for future generations on March 25 during the ninth WVU Day of Giving, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort organized by the WVU Foundation.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-26T10:00:19-04:004f5cc613-844b-4c5c-8528-c08ffdf9acc4https://theconversation.com/new-dietary-guidelines-prioritize-real-food-but-low-income-pregnant-women-cant-easily-obtain-it-274576In an article for The Conversation, Bethany Barone Gibbs, professor in the WVU School of Public Health, discusses how most pregnant women in the U.S. aren't meeting dietary recommendations—especially those living in rural communities.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T13:19:58-05:00c38e42e4-7e1a-48aa-8732-7b80b49924c7https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/old-cholesterol-drug-help-clear/104/web/2026/02Polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or "forever chemicals," can contaminate drinking water and cause Lukemia, among other issues. Cholestyramine, a cholesterol management drug that was approved in the US more than 50 years ago, may be used to reverse affects. Over the past 4 years, three studies have suggested that cholestyramine can eject PFAS from the body.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T14:30:04-05:00e4edc9ff-6689-4367-83df-3cec267d77c0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-faculty-publish-article-in-journal-of-dental-hygieneFaculty members at West Virginia University Health Sciences recently collaborated on an article exploring the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sugar-sweetened beverages. The article was published in the February 2026 issue of the American Dental Hygienists' Association Journal of Dental Hygiene.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T09:01:40-05:00cc135893-0bd3-4941-bbfe-1ad667de7d68https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=olli-at-wvu-and-committee-of-retired-faculty-host-free-lecture-quantifying-health-data-discovery-andOLLI at WVU and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty will host Chancellor and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh for "Quantifying Health: Data, Discovery, and the Path to Longevity," on Wednesday, February 4, at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-03T08:45:34-05:00a8c714af-af54-4fb2-b5d0-3a02fa4b8e62https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/walking-just-five-minutes-more-a-day-reduces-risk-of-early-death/?utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hscwvuAn extensive new study published this week in the Lancet found that participants who increased their moderate-intensity physical activity by as little as five extra minutes a day significantly lowered their odds of dying early.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-26T09:46:32-05:000cd5dfed-3d5d-413e-959a-2b976f4b2d71https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/01/26/in-service-to-state-wvu-wvu-health-system-pump-more-than-14b-into-west-virginia-economy-landmark-study-findssomenagaeTogether, West Virginia University and the WVU Health System serve as anchors of education and health care while fueling economic and community growth across West Virginia, according to a new study detailing the University's most comprehensive impact ever reported.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-06T09:16:43-05:00931f239d-3ab9-4e8a-81d5-f4d6cb03a63chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=support-our-future-healthcare-leaders-shophasa-apparel-fundraiserThe Health Administration Student Association in the WVU School of Public Health is hosting an online apparel fundraiser through February 1, 2026, to support student travel to professional conferences.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-21T09:29:17-05:004084d539-5278-494a-a6ca-0dfea20217f8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-school-of-public-health-for-graduate-programs-information-sessions_0Have you considered taking your career or education to the next level? Join WVU School of Public Health director of admissions and recruitment for one of our virtual information sessions held throughout the Spring 2026 semester that explore our various master's programs and provide tips on funding and how to apply!Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-20T17:07:24-05:006133f6ce-fbc2-4267-88e3-accbb757fd17https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-explores-early-career-strategy-in-administrative-grand-roundsWVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development" on Friday, February 6, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T10:25:22-05:00