https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/Delta-Omega50 most recent storiesen-US91c59bf7-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 -04002026-05-21T14:17:20-04:00525eaac5-59f1-4b0f-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 -04002026-05-11T08:49:12-04:0004fe59e7-890f-47db-bfcf-a5ece2b830b3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-announces-2026-research-day-award-winnersAs part of National Public Health Week, the WVU School of Public Health celebrated outstanding student and faculty research during the School of Public Health Research Day, held on April 10, 2026. Winners include Faculty Graphical Abstract Competition - Toni Rudisill, Delta Omega Poster Competition - Devon Collins, General Poster Competition - Alexis Thrower, People's Choice Poster Competition - Sabrina Thorn.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-23T22:42:05-04:00bd01fc20-431f-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 -04002026-05-08T10:13:49-04:00865c7293-f727-42c3-8328-5adb1ec428a6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=support-saph-through-chipotle-fundraiserSupport the Student Association of Public Health by participating in the Chipotle fundraiser on Wednesday, April 15 from 5-9 p.m. at the High Street location in Morgantown. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T15:23:20-04:0069aec68a-b762-47db-8050-d89e77370c05https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=coming-soon-saph-apparel-fundraiserSupport WVU School of Public Health students by shopping the Student Association of Public Health online apparel fundraiser from Monday, March 30 through Monday, April 13.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T09:30:20-04:005acc46cc-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 -05002026-03-09T08:17:04-04:008b4b2c81-50cb-4779-91f8-4b439637232ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=stories-of-recovery-event-will-take-place-march-4Join us to hear stories of recovery from speakers from West Virginia Sober Living in Morgantown on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. in the WVU Health Sciences Center North, room 3067. This event is free and open to all WVU community members.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-26T10:52:48-05:0003999801-53ad-4358-8fa2-aa7873308a3ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-center-opens-new-student-career-center-and-career-closet-to-support-professional-groWest Virginia University Health Sciences Center (HSC) is proud to announce the opening of the new HSC Student Career Center, a dedicated space designed to empower Health Sciences students as they prepare for their professional journeys.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-24T13:26:33-05:00e896d0dc-c331-4c2c-959e-91268610e1f4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interested-in-learning-about-infectious-diseases-and-how-they-are-transmittedThe School of Public Health is offering a new undergraduate-level course in the fall 2026 semester for any students interested in learning about infectious diseases and the role of public health in disease transmission and control. PUBH 428: Infectious Disease Epidemiology is a 3-credit course that will be offered in person at the WVU Health Sciences Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 - 2:20 p.m. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-03T08:45:08-05:00931f239d-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 -05002026-01-21T09:29:17-05:006133f6ce-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 -05002026-02-17T10:25:22-05:0019739bd2-45c0-425d-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 -05002026-01-14T13:45:32-05:0084c98b8f-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 -05002025-12-22T08:52:36-05:006bb997f3-e59a-4860-9ec0-a1037229c7e4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=students-encouraged-to-apply-for-nancy-sanders-memorial-student-global-travel-awards-deadline-dec-14somdiscoverApplications are now open for a travel grant offered by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Global Engagement Office (GEO), which provides funding for students to engage in various global health initiatives.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-24T13:19:57-05:00ffa2b8f4-5454-4cd5-90ec-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 -05002026-01-14T12:20:35-05:00be06c61b-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 -04002025-11-12T11:43:05-05:00cc97ccd9-3132-4558-833e-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 -04002025-10-13T08:22:49-04:0046ed1284-c283-4be6-acd3-f9575513736dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=undergraduate-gef-course-to-be-offered-online-in-spring-2026-social-determinants-of-health-pubh-202PUBH 202: Social Determinants of Health is a 3-credit course available to undergraduate students interested in learning more about the social factors or determinants that impact health. This course will be offered ONLINE in Spring 2026.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:20:13-04:004afceb4c-aea8-4181-98f2-9e23cfaef57bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=undergraduate-gef-and-honors-course-for-spring-2026-introduction-to-public-and-community-health-pubhPUBH 101: Introduction to Public and Community Health is a 3-credit course available to undergraduate students interested in learning more about public and community health. The course will be offered in person on the Downtown Campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:15 p.m. in Spring 2026.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:20:29-04:00c384acb1-74f5-4fae-9b4d-97052d75efa3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=volunteer-with-saph-at-savelife-free-naloxone-dayThe West Virginia University Student Association of Public Health is partnering with the Monongalia County Health Department for the annual 'Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day' on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-15T04:57:10-04:00c1401210-8d04-441a-86ae-c3d33c492c4ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-honors-excellence-and-community-partnerships-at-year-end-celebrationWest Virginia University School of Public Health students, faculty and staff joined together on the morning of Thursday, May 1, to honor outstanding achievements during the school's annual Year-end Celebration.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-14T08:01:44-04:0035c34d83-ff78-4fd1-89ed-0238a0b95ec0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-rsvp-for-school-of-public-health-year-end-celebration_0The WVU School of Public Health will host its annual Year-End Celebration on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. All SPH students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and must RSVP by noon on Friday, April 25, 2025.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-21T13:58:08-04:0023de9808-b1df-4319-ab5e-c1178ef1c5b4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-to-host-poster-competition-with-cash-prizes_0The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society will host its annual poster competition at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in the Health Sciences Center North, Room G119A.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-28T10:28:23-04:00e7d988df-73f9-494a-b84b-5afd9eb07132https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=accepting-applications-forwilliam-neal-student-awardApply for the William A. Neal Student Award, offered through the Delta Omega Gamma Mu Chapter! The recipient will be eligible to receive up to $250 to support community-engaged research or involvement in service-learning events within West Virginia. The deadline is March 31. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-03-20T10:40:00-04:0084d2b1ea-c437-4f21-b47e-68e38dfb01fdhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mini-grant-helps-gamma-mu-chapter-of-delta-omega-shinelight-on-food-insecurityThe Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Honorary Society has been awarded a Seeding Sparks mini grant by Voices of Hunger to support the WVU School of Public Health student organization's work to educate the campus and local community about food insecurity.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-25T08:49:27-05:00148046e8-41ab-4f70-9338-9c6ba15b5e2dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-us-fordelta-omega-meet-and-greetThe Delta Omega leadership team is hosting their annual Meet and Greet to find their 2025-2026 leadership team on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Health Sciences Center-South G252F.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-03-20T10:33:28-04:0024925709-7fd2-431e-b688-7905a14b8fa4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=claydon-elected-to-executive-committee-for-national-public-health-societyWVU School of Public Health Social and Behavioral Sciences Assistant Professor Elizabeth Claydon, Ph.D., has been elected member-at-large for the National Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society.Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-11T08:56:35-05:009b6b16ee-59af-4309-a465-02d5e5256b6fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-to-host-research-roundtableThe Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society's Gamma Mu Chapter at West Virginia University will be hosting its annual Research Roundtable on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, from 1 to 2 p.m. in HSC South 7608.Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-06T16:29:10-05:005a937b07-b15b-496a-a149-4b557fb5fc43https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dedication-to-service-scholarship-and-outreach-earns-wvu-school-of-public-health-honorary-society-naGamma Mu, the West Virginia University chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, will be recognized as the national 2024 Chapter of the Year on Oct. 28, 2024 at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-16T09:19:06-04:0081a9d0cc-9213-47aa-9c21-5f41fd6b60b3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=year-end-celebration-marks-new-beginning-for-wvu-public-health-graduatesWest Virginia University School of Public Health students, faculty and staff joined together Thursday (April 25) afternoon to honor outstanding achievements during its annual Year-end Celebration.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-04T15:17:36-04:0048f09913-5c81-44a2-95dc-7d6c7a1c7fe7https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-public-health-student-contributes-to-research-on-youth-access-to-e-cigarettesWest Virginia University student Diana Davidson has been interested in human behavior from a young age. During her master's degree program in the School of Public Health, she has been able to apply her interest to an internship and research project that is aimed at protecting the health of youth across the United States.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-01T15:07:25-04:00b11df548-e2a7-41a0-bebe-27655a4bad5ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-gamma-mu-honored-with-wvu-outstanding-student-organization-awardThe Delta Omega Honorary Society Gamma Mu Chapter at the WVU School of Public Health was awarded Outstanding Student Organization during the annual Student Organization Excellence Awards Banquet.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-18T14:49:13-04:0045c48271-8287-4049-a485-1944d485e17fhttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/04/15/2024-excellence-in-community-engagement-award-winners-announcedThe Center for Community Engagement's annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards honor extraordinary accomplishments in engaged learning and community impact. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-15T10:17:09-04:00b284a6fe-a961-4f0f-9a8c-8e36ff0aae44https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-delta-omega-forearth-day-walkJoin Delta Omega at the WVU Core Arboretum parking lot entrance on Earth Day, April 22, at 5 p.m. for a walk in nature.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-05T09:39:04-04:00ca1bbf29-3b62-4a8f-ae42-5a1e994c5273https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/03/14/delta-omega-to-host-poster-competition-with-cash-prizesThe Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society will host its annual poster competition at 1 p.m. March 22 in the Health Sciences Center, Room G119A.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-22T12:15:42-04:00a9550819-556d-4b9c-812e-996a0ca48a1ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-gamma-mu-alumni-meet-and-greetDelta Omega Gamma Mu will host an alumni meet and greet gathering on Thursday, March 21 from 5-6 p.m. in Erma Byrd 201. The event is an opportunity for former alumni to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about shared experiences, and most importantly, meet current students who are eager to learn from the wisdom and experiences of alumni.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-11T16:17:17-04:00475a5f08-1a35-4bb5-91b8-7821556f9c7ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-offers-poster-competition-workshopDelta Omega is hosting a workshop for students working on an academic poster on Feb. 22 from 1-2 p.m. in HSC-S 3301.Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-11T22:31:53-05:0020d5dd97-218e-4e89-a9fd-42c76cbc4b05https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-delta-omega-and-wvu-collegiate-recovery-for-recovery-ally-trainingJoin Delta Omega and WVU Collegiate Recovery for an hour-long Recovery Ally Training to better understand the process of recovery, help confront stigma related to addiction, and utilize appropriate language when discussing substance use disorders and eating disorders.Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-12T08:48:18-05:004474eba9-4d2b-43b0-899c-128152170073https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-public-health-game-nightJoin Delta Omega for a game night on Feb. 29 from 4-6 p.m. in WVU Health Sciences Erma Byrd Room 201.Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-11T22:06:47-05:00aed28557-1b2a-4771-8ebd-83f3557f3a60https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-accepting-applications-forwilliam-neal-student-awardTo support scholarship and students in the Public Health program at West Virginia University, the Gamma Mu chapter of the Delta Omega Honor Society has established the William A. Neal Student Award.Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-11T21:35:21-05:0093ef23a9-fbdf-4a10-8ffa-dddc1f815013https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-leadership-interest-meetingDelta Omega is looking for its next leaders! If interested, join us on Wednesday, Feb. 14 to learn more.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-15T21:58:54-05:008871575a-a17d-4927-a4d9-7a8195a5618ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-releases-fall-2023-newsletterDelta Omega released their Fall 2023 newsletter.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-15T21:26:48-05:0065941e25-5361-4ec3-b5c7-e53d5a4cf0b4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=commitment-to-scholarship-outreach-and-service-earns-wvu-school-of-public-health-honorary-society-naGamma Mu, the West Virginia University chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, will be recognized as the runner-up for the 2023 Chapter of the Year Award at the annual Delta Omega meeting on Nov. 13 at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, Georgia.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-12T09:14:59-04:00e887bd51-c557-49c8-a0b5-9d1727a3dfe9https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=grant-allows-wvu-school-of-public-health-to-launch-career-closetThe West Virginia University School of Public Health has been awarded a mini grant by Volunteer West Virginia to launch Broad Street Threads, a career closet for its students.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-18T12:53:55-04:00b11e8621-7056-4699-be18-25a9c82dbebfhttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2023/08/21/annual-brand-and-trademark-licensing-fair-set-for-this-weekThe Brand and Trademark Licensing Office invites all departments and student organizations to attend the annual Brand and Trademark Licensing Fair from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 23) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-21T09:04:44-04:00679bdb8c-7fc8-44e2-a9a2-9b345df1cf2ahttps://publichealth.wvu.edu/students/student-resources/academic-day-fall-2023/Tomorrow, Aug. 15, the School of Public Health will host Academic Day for its new incoming undergraduate students. From meeting SPH team members and fellow classmates to touring the WVU Health Sciences Center, this event will help them get set on the right path as they embark on the first steps of their college journey. If you see any of these new faces around the Health Sciences Center, please be sure to welcome them to the SPH! Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-14T09:29:24-04:00