Announcements
WVU School of Public Health and WV ACHE partner to explore emerging drug therapies’ impact on healthcare networks
WVU School of Public Health is partnering with the West Virginia chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives for a virtual education event titled, "Impact of Emerging Drug Therapies on Payer-Provider Networks" on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, from 1:30-3 p.m. ET.
Exercise physiology to offer free aquatic therapy sessions
The West Virginia University School of Medicine's exercise physiology program is offering free aquatic therapy sessions for children and adults from Sept. 8 through Dec. 12.
Registration for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities closes soon - don't miss out!
Registration info for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities taking place September 18-19, 2025 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, WV.
WVU in the News: Surge in Lyme disease cases in West Virginia prompts health warnings
West Virginia has been experiencing a surge in Lyme disease cases over the past month. This concerning trend has led medical experts to remind residents to stay informed on how to avoid getting the disease.
SPH Happenings: August 18, 2025
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
WVU Libraries and Health Sciences to host exhibit honoring Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz
WVU Art in the Libraries, in collaboration with the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, will open a new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz, a beloved WVU School of Pharmacy professor known for championing the arts as an essential part of health and wellness.
WVU Health Affairs white paper reveals digital tools driving recovery success in West Virginia
A recently published paper from CHESS Health, the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute, and the West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Behavioral Health highlights how digital health tools are improving recovery outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder across the state.
WVU expands global impact through Gabon appointment, with support from West Virginia National Guard
As a prominent land-grant and flagship R1 institution, West Virginia University is expanding its global engagement through an academic appointment in Gabon, supported by the West Virginia National Guard’s State Partnership Program. The initiative demonstrates WVU’s commitment to collaboration, knowledge exchange and service.
WVU in the News: These common chemicals could be harming your liver
Alan Ducatman, professor emeritus in occupational and environmental health sciences at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, talks with Newsweek about risk factors among sensitive populations when it comes to PFAS chemical exposures.
Long-time Professor Misra departs School of Public Health
After 13 years with West Virginia University School of Public Health, Ranjita Misra, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences professor, Ph.D. program director, and director of the Public Health Training Center, has announced she will be leaving the University.