Announcements
Nominations open for the inaugural School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is proud to announce the launch of the Distinguished Alumni Award, a new annual recognition celebrating alumni whose professional accomplishments, leadership, service, and contributions to public health exemplify the mission and values of the School.
Faculty named to new leadership positions in the WVU School of Dentistry
Looking toward the future of dental education, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently named three faculty members to new leadership positions effective at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year.
WVU School of Nursing to expand LPN to BSN program to Beckley Campus at WVU Tech
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding its innovative Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program to its Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech.
IRU Celebrates One Year of Patient-Centered Care
Mark your calendars: the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) is celebrating its first anniversary with an event on Aug. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Art therapy for parents of children with disabilities happening on August 18 in Wheeling, WV
Information on the August 18 Parent Connect Meeting in Wheeling, WV featuring art therapy for parents of children with disabilities.
Aging and vision loss presentation at the WVU School of Medicine Charleston Campus on August 10, 2026
Info about an aging and vision loss presentation by the American Foundation for the Blind happening at the WVU School of Medicine Charleston Campus on Monday, August 10.
Family Virtual Speaker Series: Parent Connections
Registration info for the August 27, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar featuring Marsha Quinn from Parent to Parent USA discussing parent connections.
WVU School of Public Health welcomes Ola Al-Sheyab as director of MHA program
The West Virginia University School of Public Health has appointed Ola Al-Sheyab, Ph.D., as director of its Master of Health Administration program.
Doerr retires after 30+ years at WVU, leaves legacy of education and patient-centric care
Russell "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.
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos series continues with social prescriptions
WVU 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.