https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/schoolofdentistry/internal-announcements50 most recent storiesen-US7e54e9be-e8af-4e88-adb0-06468ac55524https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-celebrate-faculty-staff-at-chancellor-s-awards-ceremony_2West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor's Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-25T10:16:32-04:00123f2181-d6a2-4a06-883c-3961cca0dbbahttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=recruiting-those-in-their-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-up-to-6-weeks-postpartum-forresearch-studyResearchers at West Virginia University are studying movement and health during the postpartum period, beginning at 6 weeks postpartum.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:22:23-04:00102659cc-10d8-4a8b-ab74-cada9de12b0ehttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=unplug-unwind-at-bewell-s-september-wellness-event"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:21:26-04:0069fd6dea-d1ad-472e-80a0-284829831b23https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=fsap-support-squad-book-club-grit-begins-oct-15Faculty and staff are invited to join the WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) book club to discuss Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth every Thursday at 4 p.m., beginning Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 on Zoom.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:18:14-04:0060027b0f-0118-453f-87f8-11799f5c3848https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=starting-oct-12-2026-all-new-wvu-clinical-studies-will-utilize-new-payment-systemEffective October 12, 2026, all new clinical studies conducted at West Virginia University that require human subject payment using prepaid cards will utilize the Advarra Payments system.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:18:04-04:001e810a01-4332-44dd-ae66-4fd6cd415263https://mailchi.mp/4dfef2e07631/news-notes-september-22-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T09:28:07-04:0098401118-b3de-4f44-acf5-8c65bdac0040https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-launches-shared-resources-voucher-programThe West Virginia University Cancer Institute provides access to a network of shared resources to support and advance cancer research. The new Shared Resources Voucher Program provides Cancer Institute members with $3,000 in vouchers to support cancer-related research.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T13:21:23-04:00cc022655-ab0e-436c-bf36-254c1fb5c36ehttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=music-inpylons-set-for-september-28Update: This event has been canceled. Stay tuned to Health Sciences' communications and social channels to learn about future events.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:17:04-04:007d6ee5bf-d55a-49c3-8f82-8e10d48db0d6https://mailchi.mp/277407191e1b/news-notes-september-15-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T07:35:26-04:00417c9343-b029-4549-a73b-f2f302e52bc2https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-to-host-rural-cardiovascular-health-symposiumThe West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute will host the WVU Rural Cardiovascular Health Symposium Oct. 1-2 in Morgantown, bringing together healthcare professionals and community leaders to address challenges in cardiovascular care in rural communities.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T16:06:01-04:0062121633-770f-4710-8cab-8f8311270bc2https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=move-from-qualtrics-legacy-results-reports-to-results-dashboardsOn Sept. 30, Qualtrics is retiring Legacy Results-Reports and moving to Results Dashboards. If you use Legacy Results-Reports, you'll need to move to Results Dashboards before the Sept. 30 deadline to avoid disruptions. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:57:58-04:00ce6233e8-a280-43a9-bae4-9bb1e5f4dc4ahttps://mailchi.mp/01494f018ce1/news-notes-september-8-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T09:53:53-04:0035b7853c-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.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:50:19-04:007b2685ab-c223-4f8b-a19d-8767ddd3c80ehttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=operation-blue-sky-hosting-purpose-week-events-to-recharge-this-semesterWest Virginia University's Operation Blue Sky has several events scheduled in September to celebrate Purpose Week. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T13:20:04-04:00391e8672-1948-45e9-9fdf-a7ff43e395dchttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-to-be-retired-sept-15_0The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is nearly complete. Migrations are complete for the main campus and regional campuses, and the Health Sciences campus migration is substantially complete.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:45:31-04:00b6678d83-9cdc-419b-808f-7df8323e58c2https://mailchi.mp/80d3552d13b5/news-notes-september-1-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T10:08:45-04:000f6336b2-47f9-40b7-8cea-fd4861490ba7https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-hsc-fire-alarm-test-scheduled-for-friday-sept-4A fire alarm test for the Health Sciences Campus – HSC South, HSC North, HSC addition and Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Facility – will take place from 5 to 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:36:08-04:0042d766a8-3380-48ca-964e-2543766e514bhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-for-mountain-state-cyber-summit-openWest Virginia's cybersecurity and technology communities will come together on Oct. 28 in Morgantown for the 2026 Mountain State Cyber Summit + Tech Yeah, a new collaboration designed to connect leaders across different industries.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:35:38-04:00bdbabe96-00d3-4117-b3c8-5c0652f61e67https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-faculty-orientation-welcomes-wvu-health-sciences-and-wvu-medicine-facultyNew faculty members from WVU Health Sciences and WVU Medicine are invited to attend New Faculty Orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:34:49-04:00f37bf31a-acf9-4838-b1b7-067599f9a9b2https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nominatehsc-employee-ofmonth-through-blue-skyOperation Blue Sky will be honoring a Health Science's Employee of the Month each quarter beginning in September 2026.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T08:49:05-04:00368d45f7-1442-42ac-b99b-77e7235d7490https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=action-required-okta-desktop-password-sync-for-macosAhead of Apple's next major software update expected this fall, WVU is rolling out Okta Desktop Password Sync for university-managed Macs.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:33:25-04:00f2b8d64a-e4e0-42a9-b59c-cf773328d0dchttps://mailchi.mp/f3e777f040ed/news-notes-august-25-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-25T09:27:32-04:00a76c1f21-aa85-4488-8f58-e66974890275https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-to-host-global-health-week-oct-5-9-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-26T15:53:34-04:00393c2049-d7b9-4160-a2dc-e392955a39e7https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-september-1-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, September 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T16:32:02-04:0030f64e73-ae6f-4c02-a78a-57eac984dbebhttps://mailchi.mp/cf9a618df2f7/news-notes-august-18-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T11:53:49-04:000a79375c-4887-43df-bbf4-b0552dc4ef97https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-north-detour-scheduled-for-monday-august-24-and-tuesday-august-25On Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, the door to the hallway that connects the Pylons Commons Area to Fukushima Auditorium will be closed while crews work to install a new mural.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-27T15:34:27-04:003858be91-7026-46d3-ba8a-b12fb80f4bd7https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-medicine-hosts-annual-john-e-parker-pulmonary-and-sleep-symposiumThe Department of Medicine's Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine hosted its annual John E. Parker Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium on July 31.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:35:01-04:0029b1ce2e-2180-4fd1-b5b5-be237df753b7https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-for-simulation-week-sept-14-18Registration is now open for Simulation Week, which will be held September 14-18. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:34:39-04:00e96af00a-7cd4-4827-b567-728bf52c6b8dhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2026-prep-pipeline-rural-education-program-application-opens-wednesday-august-19-2026Are you a West Virginia University junior or senior looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? The Pipeline Rural Education Program (PREP), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces undergraduate students to vital pathways in rural healthcare professions.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T11:20:34-04:00e7756016-276d-429c-968f-669219ffbd50https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2026-rush-rural-undergraduate-shadowing-in-healthcare-program-application-opens-tuesday-august-18-20The Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare (RUSH) program, hosted by the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, is the perfect introduction to the rewarding world of rural healthcare.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T11:07:27-04:00cd1891a0-f9cc-4650-8b95-c8544b7d0293https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-to-be-retired-sept-15Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the University's Cisco phone system will no longer receive technical support, maintenance, or updates. If you have not migrated to Zoom Phone, contact the ITS Service Desk as soon as possible for assistance and guidance on your next steps.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T11:07:35-04:00c7b442cb-e7d3-4290-90fa-09aece9c0456https://mailchi.mp/40535c71d8e6/news-notes-august-11-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-11T09:40:43-04:00ac5505c1-a1e5-4cf1-9c5d-cea298ff04e8https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-and-staff-invited-to-sponsor-hydration-station_1WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to pass out water and snacks to students and community members in the Downtown area of campus, while reminding them to stay hydrated and be safe if they choose to drink alcohol. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-12T15:48:45-04:00ea49418a-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 -04002026-08-27T15:34:08-04:0022bfb0de-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 -04002026-09-21T13:22:03-04:00756e5a4d-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 -04002026-08-12T15:49:14-04:00e5c355e5-172d-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 -04002026-06-30T10:31:52-04:00