https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/50 most recent storiesen-US525eaac5-59f1-4b0f-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 -05002026-02-17T10:25:22-05:00d7ca2978-ed80-4421-8074-a94af22995d7https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-01-07/walking-household-chores-can-be-lifesaving-therapy-for-people-with-metabolic-syndromeBethany Barone Gibbs, chair of epidemiology and biostatistics at WVU School of Public Health, comments in a recent U.S. News & World Report article on recent study findings indicating the potential benefits of light activity.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T12:21:10-05:00e826038c-1ccb-4b6b-8f62-354c5dac704fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-alumnus-danny-scalise-ii-receives-prestigious-national-prize-uncovering-meaningful-west-virginiaFor West Virginia University School of Public Health alumnus Danny Scalise II receiving the 2025 Milton and Ruth Roemer Prize for Creative Local Public Health Work from the American Public Health Association felt like a full circle moment—connecting his education at WVU to a legacy of innovative public health work.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-01T11:04:12-05:00cf9bd257-69dd-4870-b868-1ed9aaa3d086https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/01/08/wvu-hires-experienced-scientist-academic-leader-to-serve-as-provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairsFollowing a national search focused on the academic future of West Virginia University, President Michael T. Benson is announcing the hiring of Beverly Wendland, an accomplished scholar and academic leader with wide-ranging higher education experience, to serve as the University's provost and vice president for academic affairs. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T13:43:55-05:0019739bd2-45c0-425d-8d17-2494f13f9ba4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=inside-healthcare-leadership-development-senior-hr-leaders-join-school-of-public-health-administratiWest Virginia University 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 "Proactively Managing Your Development as Healthcare Leaders" on Friday, January 16, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T13:45:32-05:0001d68ac6-408e-407a-8463-540397475376https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/12/20/wvu-marks-commencement-with-new-president-graduates-and-celebratory-let-s-goA new era began inside the Hope Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 20) as West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke from the gold and blue Commencement stage for the first time, and hundreds of August and December graduates took their first steps as Mountaineer alumni. Noor Ibrahim Abdulhay, a doctoral graduate in epidemiology from the WVU School of Public Health, was the first student to cross the Commencement stage under President Benson's leadership — a milestone moment that served as the inaugural degree conferral of his presidency.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T13:45:48-05:008ced86bb-c648-44d1-9612-58de5bd86c0ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=professor-gibbs-to-be-featured-speaker-at-national-virtual-workshop-on-understanding-women-s-cardiovWVU School of Public Health Professor Bethany Barone Gibbs is set to be a featured speaker at The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's virtual workshop, Blood Pressure Across Women's Lifespan, which takes place Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002026-01-30T10:43:25-05:0084c98b8f-b2f7-42d5-b25d-7c198e18e477https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-honorary-society-recognizes-wvu-chapter-for-outstanding-service-scholarship-and-outreachFor the second consecutive year, Gamma Mu, the West Virginia University chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, was recognized as the national 2025 Chapter of the Year on Nov. 3, 2025, at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, D.C.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-22T08:52:36-05:00ffa2b8f4-5454-4cd5-90ec-0477183f3319https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-college-students-help-advance-research-on-substance-use-and-driving-behaviorsDo you attend college or technical school in West Virginia? If so, we need your help with a research study about substance use and driving behaviors among college students.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T12:20:35-05:00f8f13015-0925-4f40-a3de-0526f358b0ebhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/11/10/wvu-research-finds-self-control-runs-in-the-familyWhen it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-18T15:04:02-05:0087bb0567-ef8f-41f8-889b-cf188aaeeb27https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-158-london-morning/clip/16180776-could-model-iceland-curb-teen-substance-useSouthwestern Public Health is drawing inspiration from Iceland in its efforts to prevent youth substance use. Álfgeir Kristjánsson is an Associate Professor at West Virginia University School of Public Health who has experience with the Icelandic Prevention Model, and he told London Morning it's a good start.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-12T10:51:58-05:00abd95bf2-fcf6-40ca-94fe-e9fb34e06443https://www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/622565-Team-Moves-Youth-Substance-Use-Prevention-into-Rural-Communities/?catid=26400West Virginia University public health researchers are working collaboratively with local partners, like county health departments, to stop drug use in youth before it starts, driving federal grant money to some of the state's poorest counties and developing approaches tailored to individual communities.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-10T12:33:32-05:0043fc36b3-9c51-4ded-804a-13d2418ba59ehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/11/04/youth-substance-use-prevention-takes-wvu-researchers-into-rural-communitiesWest Virginia University public health researchers, led by Alfgeir Kristjansson, co-director of the West Virginia Prevention Research Center in the School of Public Health, are working collaboratively with local partners, like county health departments, to stop drug use in youth before it starts, driving federal grant money to some of the state's poorest counties and developing approaches tailored to individual communities.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T12:20:44-05:0001a1d93e-4259-4cfb-8042-c5815fb47047https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-and-school-of-public-health-offer-two-new-accelerated-pathwayssomenagaeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine and the School of Public Health are partnering to launch two accelerated pathways that enable students to earn both an undergraduate degree from the School of Medicine and a graduate degree from the School of Public Health in just five years. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-04T15:05:51-05:00f7559572-fdb5-4054-8503-d6c36cd509cdhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/11/03/wvu-honors-most-loyal-award-recipients-during-mountaineer-weekThe 2025 "Most Loyal" honorees are: David Hendrickson, Most Loyal West Virginian; Dr. David O'Neal, Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer; Dr. Robert Gerbo, Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff Member; and Anthony Martin, Most Loyal Staff Member.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-03T12:51:58-05:00be06c61b-98fd-4fa1-a3eb-f1eb3289c416https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-administrative-grand-rounds-healthcare-leadership-indigital-ageWVU 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 "Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution" on Friday, November 21, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-11-12T11:43:05-05:001a7586a2-b7e5-49e5-bcff-026823aa1592https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=professor-emeritus-authors-new-book-challenging-misclassification-of-suicide-inu-sIan Rockett, professor emeritus of epidemiology at WVU School of Public Health, is shedding light on an overlooked public health crisis in his upcoming book, "Hidden Suicides and Fatal Overdoses: A Forward Path." The book takes an in-depth look at the widespread undercounting and misclassification of suicides in the U.S., revealing factors that obscure the true scale of self-inflicted deaths.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-30T12:44:17-04:00874464e1-5922-4240-ad89-acfe9843dba7https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvctsi-research-scholars-sharing-research-onglobal-stagePast and current WVCTSI Research Scholars are sharing their work on a global stage and leading in the field of international occupational health. Assistant Professors Caroline P. Groth and Tyler Quinn, from WVU School of Public Health, both recently presented at the EPICOH2025 conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-30T12:44:09-04:00e83bc142-7843-4662-87c1-d383b40567e7https://www.barrons.com/articles/stairs-dangers-health-benefits-home-469802eeBethany Barone Gibbs, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at West Virginia University School of Public Health, spoke with Barron's about the importance of seniors adding physical activity to their lives. Over the past century, everything from cars to the automation of daily household chores to online shopping has removed physical activity from our lives, says Gibbs. She encourages Americans to re-engineer their lives to add more exercise by walking or taking stairs whenever possible. Note: A paid subscription may be required to view this article.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-11-04T20:51:14-05:00192b01ac-d0b0-45d0-a192-c906ec335b61https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/10/10/weight-loss-five-ways/WVU School of Public Health experts Bethany Barone Gibbs and Elizabeth Claydon suggest ways the state can help West Virginians live healthier, longer lives.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-13T08:23:03-04:00cc97ccd9-3132-4558-833e-0c86c5b0de9chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-welcomes-new-ambassadors-for-2025-26-academic-yearThe West Virginia University School of Public Health is pleased to welcome five new student ambassadors for the 2025-26 academic year: McKenzie Akers, Amelia Holtschneider, Trey Rouse, Connor Stricklen and Sabrina Thorn.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-13T08:22:49-04:008b9b2bbb-f006-4aa7-8f3f-4be8a24c1d2ahttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/10/01/wvu-committee-of-retired-faculty-and-olli-host-discussion-on-opioid-epidemicJoin OLLI and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2:30 p.m. for a virtual presentation on the evolution of the opioid epidemic with Dr. James H. Berry, professor and chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:21:06-04:008cea14b8-f85f-4505-a036-450c0cc1482ehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/10/01/wvu-research-finds-more-men-die-of-overdoses-partly-because-many-combine-alcohol-with-drugsResearch conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:21:42-04:005639d4f7-9cce-44c8-8cc7-c744a6f67f2ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-celebrates-doctoral-researchers-at-induction-ceremonyWest Virginia University Health Sciences hosted its annual Research Induction and Awards Ceremony on Sept. 19, 2025, to recognize doctoral students who have completed their core coursework, identified a faculty mentor, and are officially beginning their graduate research journey.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-11-04T19:26:58-05:003720b187-223a-47e9-ba24-b511ef9196f3https://cartercountytimes.com/local-news/exploring-the-icelandic-prevention-model/Alfgeir Kristjansson, social and behavioral sciences professor at WVU School of Public Health, discusses the Integrated Community Engagement (ICE) Collaborative based on the Icelandic Prevention Model with Carter County, Kentucky representatives.Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-21T11:17:49-04:00