Announcements
Health Sciences Communications and Marketing announces new intake process
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Communications and Marketing team recently established a new project intake process for Health Sciences and School of Medicine announcements and marketing collateral. The new process will make it easier for groups to request communications assistance by streamlining the amount of request forms for various marketing pieces.
Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program now accepting applications
Health 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.
Neal Museum opens new Children's Hospital exhibit exploring history, impact of pediatric vaccines
A 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.
WVU in the News: Students interested in nursing had hands-on lessons at WVU Tech’s Junior Nursing Academy
Middle and high school students interested in nursing are getting hands-on lessons at WVU Tech’s Junior Nursing Academy.
WVU School of Public Health student Matthew Davis, DO, recognized as "40 Under 40" honoree
Both an alumnus and current student of WVU School of Public Health, Matthew Davis, DO, has been recognized as one of The State Journal Generation Next “40 Under 40” honorees. Receiving his Master of Health Administration in 2025, he’s currently pursuing a Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Population Health.
Faith Community Nurse expands outreach to underserved residents in Lewis County
For Lewis County residents experiencing poverty, homelessness, and limited access to essential resources, Crystal Lough has become a consistent source of support through her work as a Faith Community Nurse.
Rudisill featured speaker at NISBRE
WVU School of Public Health associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics Toni Rudisill presented at the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence, held June 14-17, 2026, in Rockville, Maryland.
SOLE Spotlight on Accessibility: Start with Alt Text and SOLE Accessibility Checker
Faculty 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.
Mountain State Conference on Disabilities seeks input for presentation topics
The Mountain State Conference on Disabilities is seeking input on topics to be presented at next year's conference on April 15-17, 2027 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.
STEPS Lead Simulation Education Specialist Rusty Doerr retirement party set for July 9
Join 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).