https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/schoolofpublichealth/internal-announcements50 most recent storiesen-UScababfb7-3a7a-4d4a-8f9e-a94c13461577https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-offers-many-ways-to-get-involved-during-earth-weekJoin the WVU Tree Campus committee on April 20 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for the Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony. A new tree will be planted on the Health Sciences Center Campus, near the memorial garden.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-17T12:06:00-04:00e0d60a9a-4051-49ae-be47-c064791ccaf8https://exlibris.lib.wvu.edu/news/2026/04/01/neal-museum-to-open-new-exhibit-with-ovgh-documentary-screeningJoin us on Saturday, May 9 at 5 p.m. in the Patteson Auditorium of Health Sciences Center North for an evening of film, history, and shared reflection about the people and places that shaped OVGH and OVMC.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-17T12:05:31-04:00bd01fc20-431f-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 -04002026-04-16T23:23:18-04:0092547e7b-ea03-4e6d-bcd5-b10ea67f2ae6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=breathe-restore-recover-at-bewell-s-monthly-wellness-event-april-15Join BeWell for a restorative wellness experience focused on holistic recovery at its monthly wellness event on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15 at the Health Sciences Center Pylons.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-14T09:17:13-04:00f320efff-a88e-4b40-a916-db886aaf50echttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-us-forfifth-annual-community-health-expo-april-26The West Virginia University Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) Alumni and Ambassadors Association and Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students (MAPS) will host the Fifth Annual Community Health and Wellness Expo on April 26 outside the WVU Student Recreation Center from 2 to 5 p.m.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-15T10:33:43-04:00bab0faa5-8f01-40cb-927a-7cb24c067fbahttps://mailchi.mp/d2ae0a908a4b/sph-happenings-apr-13-14193691Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-13T12:59:38-04:00865c7293-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 -04002026-04-08T15:23:20-04:007b704352-e369-4197-bb66-e929d775dcf7https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-groundbreaking-ceremony-shovel-on-display-inwilliam-neal-museumThe William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences recently acquired a ceremonial shovel from the groundbreaking ceremony of WVU's Medical Center on December 9, 1952.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T15:15:22-04:00ce606e2e-7e90-4abe-860a-8a6141492e8bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wellwvu-s-420-panel-slated-for-april-15The WVU community is invited to attend WELLWVU's seventh annual 420 Panel scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T15:14:58-04:00caab5aaa-9d5b-48d8-a079-f5fe7073e38bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=zoom-phone-transition-update-training-availableThe University's two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is in the final stretch. To support Health Sciences Center employees between now and July, Information Technology Services has coordinated two virtual training sessions and strongly encourages participation. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-07T12:39:01-04:00de5df034-2660-4fb4-a088-4c0d3889ea16https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=becomeproject-docc-parent-trainerInformation on how to become a Project DOCC Parent Trainer that works with WVU instructors and physicians to teach students by sharing your experiences as a parent of a child with special healthcare needs.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T12:20:35-04:002eb4ebb4-515a-4435-961f-7fd34d23c069https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-team-to-lead-west-virginia-first-foundation-needs-assessment-surveyAt its first quarterly meeting of the year, the West Virginia First Foundation Board of Directors approved a new funding mechanism and introduced the Community Catalyst Grant, set to accept applications in June.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:18:25-04:007db8bf4a-239a-4b59-b544-e4dffe342753https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ipe-art-inpylons-slated-for-april-6The Art Therapy and Music Therapy programs at West Virginia University invite students, faculty, staff and the public to participate in stress-relieving crafts and music during Art at the Pylons, taking place on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light snacks/refreshments will be available. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:17:49-04:000cf0ceb9-338b-4d76-a99c-176053c2ce90https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=graduate-student-appreciation-week-wellness-wednesday-on-april-8-will-feature-baby-bunniesTo celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Operation Blue Sky will sponsor a Wellness Wednesday event on April 8 in the HSC Pylons.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:17:26-04:003a990cdd-b5ef-4845-8e55-7f69bd269865https://mailchi.mp/bd85ab427806/sph-happenings-mar-30-14193352Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T12:07:05-04:00ba842c87-c2a2-499b-b0ee-50315e4b682dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-day-atballparkWVU Athletics would love to invite you to Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark for the WVU Baseball game on May 1st against the Kansas State Wildcats. First Pitch is at 6:30 p.m. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:42:23-04:0069aec68a-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 -04002026-03-30T09:30:20-04:00fdcceb92-ccf0-44c3-a48b-6172a10ca31dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-april-8-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Wednesday, April 8, from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:42:44-04:0045417cdf-5c80-4926-93d8-a51b16ee3877https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-open-for22nd-annual-hiv-in-west-virginia-conferenceRegistration is open for the 22nd Annual HIV in West Virginia Conference, taking place April 16–17, 2026, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:04-04:0028b11aee-d212-419a-bdff-cd158cc86e5ahttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/03/23/register-for-25live-trainings-at-health-sciences-centerThe Facilities Planning and Scheduling team will provide a 25Live training session from 2-3 p.m. April 8 at the Health Sciences Center, Room 2912.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:19-04:004cf5352c-eddf-4f30-b2b2-b8e1bc3b18b6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-attend-screening-of-sight-unseen-documentaryThe WVU Eye Institute and the WVU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will host a screening of the documentary "Sight Unseen" on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. in the WVU Eye Institute Auditorium.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:40:28-04:004942ff1b-2960-458e-81ed-3757a5312f2dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-launches-system-wide-task-force-to-drive-rural-health-transformation-efforts-across-fouThe national Rural Health Transformation Program continues to gain momentum, with annual allocations now approaching $200 million across all 50 states. This expanding investment underscores the growing urgency and opportunity to strengthen care delivery, improve access, and enhance long-term sustainability for rural communities.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:37-04:00bc1ca9a5-feb0-48dd-be8d-e095e7dd9623https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/03/20/wvu-welcomes-additional-state-investments-to-advance-education-service-missionssomdiscoverWest Virginia University will use additional state funding included in the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and members of the Legislature to invest in its people and programs.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:49-04:00875d0cbc-0360-4cbf-958f-fbd91c713040https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-forcontraceptive-interprofessional-workshop-by-april-8Join the Office of Interprofessional Education for a Contraceptive Workshop on April 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m in HSC-N G119A (on the ground floor past the HSC Bookstore). Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:57-04:0073152d01-2d9a-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 -04002026-03-20T08:10:46-04:00d0b44968-8c17-404f-94fb-5a2815f881e4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steam-outage-to-occur-on-friday-march-20-and-saturday-march-21There will be a planned 24-hour steam outage from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20 until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 to make repairs to incoming steam lines on the WVU HSC Campus.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:06-04:00ee573556-6826-4145-b76d-f2506755fdcehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=little-hands-big-curiosities-highlights-child-safety-during-national-poison-prevention-weekIn recognition of National Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21, 2026), the West Virginia Poison Center is launching its statewide awareness campaign, "Little Hands, Big Curiosities," to help West Virginia families protect children from poison exposures.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:17-04:0090b472cf-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 -04002026-03-17T10:35:40-04:003e70f034-f9ef-407f-9b18-c40436ece75dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=music-in-pylons-slated-for-march-30West Virginia University's Operation Blue Sky will host Music in the Pylons on March 30 at 12 p.m. Musical duo "Key to Adam" will play for students, facutly, staff and the public.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:23-04:00cc000f5a-200a-4547-9654-fdb55ab30272https://mailchi.mp/ad27a3b7b912/sph-happenings-mar-16-14192929Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:44:29-04:00e974c49b-2ab6-409a-9439-af9802dd2acfhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ipe-month-health-fair-to-take-place-april-1The Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE) will host the IPE Month Health Fair on Wednesday, April 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:40:52-04:005acc46cc-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 -04002026-04-14T15:44:33-04:0001c6cfc3-3a90-4316-8bb1-b6d5f05aca93https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-mountain-state-conference-on-disabilities-returns-april-15-17-2027Save the date info for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities taking place April 15-17, 2027 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-17T09:54:06-04:0052692b10-8ff3-48bd-b288-14b798c199achttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=elimination-dinner-tickets-available-to-help-provide-treatment-for-patients-at-wvu-dental-clinicsTickets are now available for the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Delta Sigma Delta Chi Chi Chapter annual elimination dinner to support the Drs. Graves/Dye/Chaudhry Smile Fund. This year's event will take place Saturday, March 28, at 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Star City.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:45:29-04:0026f2d9d9-a1d1-406a-9502-04449a640daehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-ced-graduate-training-opportunityThe WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) seeks a graduate student trainee to support the Paths for Parents (P4P) Project, which provides outreach, education, and resources to children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families across West Virginia.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:29:47-04:00aaa96d73-8554-4aa4-815b-f3dd327fe38chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-and-staff-invited-to-sponsor-hydration-station_0WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to sponsor a Hydration Station from 8-11 p.m. on Friday evenings beginning March 27 through May 1.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:30:55-04:00697d7d92-e36e-4a07-b45d-c982d1ecb4b2https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=from-wvu-its-sole-spotlight-submit-support-form-for-fastest-route-to-help-with-sole-and-instructionaThe fastest way to get help from the SOLE Support and Instructional Design team is to submit the SOLE and Integrated Tools Support form (WVU Login required) and include as much detail as possible about your problem or request.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:31:05-04:00f9b46610-9e70-4f1f-a59d-ca9078cb5ad5https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=celebrate-teamwork-during-ipe-month-in-aprilApril is Interprofessional Education (IPE) Month at the WVU Health Sciences Center. In celebration, the Office of Interprofessional Education will host a series of events.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:31:13-04:003fd1ce8d-3b25-4418-838a-6e03a42fe2b3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nourish-west-virginia-launches-food-is-medicine-survey-to-support-local-food-procurementNourish West Virginia, an initiative of the West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health, has launched a Food is Medicine Landscape Survey to help identify and better understand FIM programs in West Virginia. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T15:37:39-04:00b4571cf0-7de4-40e9-830a-5cde8c5b7e11https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=office-of-continuing-medical-education-offers-simulation-certificate-programsomenagaeThe WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is offering a Simulation Certificate Program, with sessions on June 23-24 and October 28-30, 2026, at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-16T14:31:24-04:00a4811c08-0c9f-4abc-b8e8-e21eb8c512ebhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-s-got-talent-invites-students-to-show-off-their-skills-on-april-21Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? Whether you sing, dance, juggle, or have a knack for comedy and poetry, we want to see it! The Health Sciences Center Talent Show is your chance to step onto the stage, share your passion, and represent your team.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-02T15:21:40-04:009f66db54-f463-450e-ac25-2831aef79311https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=focus-forward-annual-conference-to-be-help-april-1Focus Forward returns April 1 to the Morgantown Marriott. This year's conference, Minds and Machines, brings together more than 600 leaders from across government, education, business, and community organizations to explore how technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics are shaping our economy, workforce, education systems, and our daily lives.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T15:07:34-04:00224093fe-fa49-4118-84ac-21f54c00ad94https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-mountaineer-micro-academy-offers-health-care-leadership-microcredential-pathwayThose interested in learning how to build skills in health care leadership are encouraged to explore the WVU Mountaineer Micro Academy's Foundations of Health Care Leadership microcredential pathway.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T15:07:19-04:00e779d4f2-0777-4cff-8346-9e1a6505f16dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cultivate-your-inner-garden-at-bewell-s-monthly-wellness-event-march-12Take a break and grow something meaningful. Join BeWell for their monthly wellness event: Cultivate Your Inner Garden, where you'll have the chance to plant your own flowers while learning how a growth mindset can help you thrive in the face of challenges.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-11T09:21:06-04:00e6406712-4d76-4eb2-9743-1c6ae1a174b4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=printing-software-upgrades-march-16-april-1-should-improve-reliability-reduce-outagesTo improve reliability and reduce service interruptions, ITS will upgrade Managed Printing servers to new, vendor-recommended software from March 16 through April 1. Pharos, WVU's printing supplier, has recommended this update as the solution to recurring printer outages.  Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T15:06:24-04:0086f90584-ebd6-4ca2-b8a9-c5e30091df68https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interested-in-serving-your-community-and-earning-valuable-skillsJoin us for the first meeting of the Mountaineer Medical Reserve Corps (MMRC) on Wednesday, March 11, noon – 1 p.m. in HSC, Room 2940A to learn how you can get involved and gain certifications, such as CPR/First Aid, Naloxone administration, and more. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T12:52:11-04:00655ae293-ad05-4203-8ee4-5453b184440chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cell-and-molecular-biology-and-biomedical-engineering-t32-training-program-to-host-biomedical-sciencThe Cell and Molecular Biology and Biomedical Engineering T32 training program (CBTP) is hosting a Biomedical Science Career Symposium on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Erickson Alumni Center. All students in health sciences-related fields are welcome.  Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T11:31:34-04:008c123860-e45d-4660-a3fa-5b365e4d2bcehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ipe-student-award-deadline-extended-to-march-13-2026Students are encouraged to apply for the WVU Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education Student Award. All students who participate in HSC IPE activities are eligible and self-nominations are accepted. The deadline to apply has been extended to March 13, 2026.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-09T11:31:55-04:00ae4923fc-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 -05002026-03-09T08:17:04-04:00