https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/?itemsPerPage=10&page=110 most recent storiesen-USace326a1-1fa4-4aff-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 -04002026-06-05T12:18:09-04:00c7315724-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 -04002026-06-03T15:52:23-04:00ddff2a30-8c1a-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 -04002026-05-11T08:49:12-04:00