https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/schoolofdentistry/internal-announcements50 most recent storiesen-USea49418a-a743-4563-b626-84b8d8074c59https://mailchi.mp/677144232bd8/news-notes-august-4-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:02:59-04:006bba9be5-762b-4f9d-8716-13794c5bb1c4https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=community-pharmacy-partnership-expands-heart-failure-care-across-rural-regionsThe WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy  are  expanding a heart failure care program that helps patients living in rural areas get specialized cardiovascular support through their local pharmacies. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T15:55:44-04:007e0a3040-689e-48ef-9598-f30e985148b0https://mailchi.mp/67a51b817f02/news-notes-july-28-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-28T11:12:39-04:005a2d73bb-0942-42fb-993b-51ba0fbbc40ahttps://dentistry.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 -04002026-08-04T15:42:25-04:00eec3bff7-4626-4368-a1fc-42ed6022bcc1https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=elevators-in-hsc-north-unavailable-briefly-on-monday-july-27On Monday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., the elevators in HSC North will be shut down for the contractor to do electrical work as part of the overall elevator restoration project.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:12:15-04:0022bfb0de-65cd-4fdf-80ab-e15592f65ec0https://mailchi.mp/b2ae924c2550/news-notes-july-21-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-21T09:48:39-04:0035c2536e-6e81-4720-a402-c6c5944c0cf1https://mailchi.mp/480b785ee5fd/news-notes-july-14-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-14T09:31:23-04:003fe5d19f-be03-4241-9d07-eedeeb8eff9bhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=doerr-retires-after-30-years-at-wvu-leaves-legacy-of-education-and-patient-centric-careRussell "Rusty" Doerr, lead simulation education specialist at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety, has retired after more than 30 years at West Virginia University. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:14:32-04:0031501da9-9a16-40c0-812a-b624c9853bb1https://dentistry.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 -04002026-08-04T15:15:21-04:00504905f2-63b7-42c5-9788-2f9dadf6073chttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-will-be-discontinued-atend-of-summer_0The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in its final two months. The University's Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:16:25-04:003e1a6489-5593-4524-82c7-1d80947a1c83https://mailchi.mp/0d449eca40bd/news-notes-july-7-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-07T08:50:43-04:0060edabe3-28ba-474f-b708-e9872403a2f6https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mark-you-calendar-for-hsc-s-got-talent-on-september-24Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? The Health Sciences Talent Show is your chance to share your passion, represent your team and enjoy quality time with fellow faculty, staff and students.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:15:59-04:00756e5a4d-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 -04002026-07-16T14:41:41-04:00e5c355e5-172d-4602-b717-8d3c5f1ea251https://mailchi.mp/72cfc5ea3051/news-notes-june-30-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T09:19:54-04:00674e5fef-925e-4b3e-a8b5-0db3a9d24fc3https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=longitudinal-teaching-scholars-program-now-accepting-applicationsHealth professions faculty, residents, fellows, clinical preceptors, program directors, and educational leaders who are passionate about advancing their teaching and educational leadership skills are invited to apply for the 2026-2028 cohort of the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-01T16:33:09-04:00f3191186-6825-4717-ba77-75b4594e97f4https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=neal-museum-opens-new-children-s-hospital-exhibit-exploring-history-impact-of-pediatric-vaccinesA new exhibit curated by the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, "History & Impact of Pediatric Vaccines," is now open at the WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital and is free for students, faculty, staff and community members to visit.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T13:16:49-04:00a812aa94-d782-4d0d-a7ad-bdbdb168b5dahttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-simulation-week-to-be-held-sept-14-18Nominate your Favorite Simulation Instructor and attend these Informational sessions during SSH Simulation Week 2026 which will be held Sept 14-18.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T10:31:52-04:0008700ff8-b7a4-4c2b-8136-345fff0ebd8bhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-mountaineer-station-parking-garage-elevators-out-of-serviceThe elevators in the WVU Mountaineer Station parking garage are out of service until further notice. Repairs are being made, but the contractor is unable to provide a timeframe for when they'll be put back in service.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-26T16:46:22-04:0080c09f20-09ce-4179-8acd-12af3219e71chttps://dentistry.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://dentistry.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://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-23T17:23:59-04:00d868ff44-69fb-493f-bb79-a59e6d7336fehttps://mailchi.mp/92045abd47e5/news-notes-june-23-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T08:44:19-04:006ad53a9d-0595-4d29-8b25-90fb6d4b47e4https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-announces-research-partnership-with-johns-hopkins-universityResearchers from both institutions will work together on difficult challenges in health, science and society.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-25T13:01:36-04:00ca6284f0-4e49-47a2-9edc-7eb59b3edefehttps://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-22T09:09:11-04:00f2865e07-65de-4545-a59b-4b171546efc1https://mailchi.mp/6cd73675812c/news-notes-june-16-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-16T09:12:32-04:001a6857c7-3bdd-4260-b043-33f8d71e09a6https://dentistry.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://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-22T09:08:44-04:0029a73fbb-88d5-4c27-adde-23bb67f73091https://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-22T09:08:19-04:005b7fcc54-2466-4a1a-ae75-adfde1de4a5dhttps://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-22T09:08:04-04:0094b94c88-633d-411d-935e-d79b6a5eb93dhttps://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-22T09:07:22-04:00ba4dd861-8c0b-41d2-b0f2-f9a9f19e2cd7https://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-11T12:53:53-04:00ec1951e8-7466-42fa-98e0-e1cb93442e12https://mailchi.mp/74284cd68193/news-notes-june-9-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:00:45-04:00e1e09d1f-bc8c-460a-9106-3fd1a3370393https://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-11T12:54:20-04:00edd6a373-a9de-448b-86bd-e8e92cab2141https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=schmidt-named-chair-of-surgery-forwvu-school-of-medicinesomeducateFollowing a national search, Carl R. Schmidt, MD, FACS, professor of surgery, has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Surgery, effective July 1.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-10T15:29:48-04:004ea6c0df-a4ef-4a66-b86d-479dce4adc09https://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-08T09:22:12-04:0035b7853c-fb9b-4145-8a2f-f7133cf4fefbhttps://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-15T15:35:56-04:00d130c5cb-94d8-4033-8618-72667db9d56ehttps://mailchi.mp/7005c6fb2f28/news-notes-june-2-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-02T09:45:48-04:0086163b5d-d3f3-45af-90f1-6807b9b2b1dchttps://dentistry.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://dentistry.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://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-05T13:49:03-04:0030013ca7-34c2-47cf-80fe-5c561a14d602https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/05/27/showcase-your-wvu-programs-at-state-fair-of-west-virginia?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen3186WVU Extension and the University will once again collaborate to bring the gold and blue spirit to the Greenbrier Valley at the State Fair of West Virginia from Aug. 13-22 in Fairlea.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-05T13:49:12-04:00eea11054-e65c-45cb-a4b0-d413b6de2367https://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-02T08:43:10-04:0040c9a817-5339-4521-8091-a6d48d50c2fchttps://mailchi.mp/db496c5ab40d/news-notes-may-26-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-26T10:12:45-04:005fc6db4a-700f-4c3d-ae7d-9e20339b08echttps://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-01T08:33:48-04:0044e16491-33ca-456b-928d-163da1c62b10https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=free-public-screening-of-opioid-crisis-film-what-we-hide-to-headline-37th-annual-addiction-training-The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry will host a free public screening of What We Hide, a dramatic film depicting the human toll of the opioid crisis, on Monday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Erickson Alumni Center at West Virginia University. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-01T08:33:03-04:00de3ef6fc-d50f-42d2-9f6e-40729fbc4a07https://dentistry.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 -04002026-06-09T09:12:15-04:00faa3990e-7a1c-43c8-a5ef-3fcbe65d14f0https://dentistry.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 -04002026-05-20T16:47:57-04:0007d4d9ac-365d-4bde-abc3-9ccb140018f6https://mailchi.mp/2a17cad41e79/news-notes-may-19-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-19T08:32:07-04:00