Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU expert shares information about deadly chemical leak
Two people were killed and dozens injured, including emergency responders, after a volatile reaction at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nitro, West Virginia on Wednesday April 22, 2026. A chemical reaction occurred at Catalyst Refiners Inc. during a cleaning process involving a tank at the facility, creating hydrogen sulfide.
HSC Elevator Construction Update -- April 27
As part of the previously announced elevator construction project, the contractor has begun the process of upgrading buttons in the lobby areas of each floor today, Monday, April 27.
WVU School of Public Health announces 2026 Research Day award winners
As part of National Public Health Week, the WVU School of Public Health celebrated outstanding student and faculty research during the School of Public Health Research Day, held on April 10, 2026. Winners include Faculty Graphical Abstract Competition - Toni Rudisill, Delta Omega Poster Competition - Devon Collins, General Poster Competition - Alexis Thrower, People's Choice Poster Competition - Sabrina Thorn.
Celebrating partnership: Community partner receives 2026 Outstanding Community Partner Award
The WVU Center for Community Engagement has recognized one of the WVU School of Public Health’s valued community partners—Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center—with the 2026 Outstanding Community Partner Award as part of its annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards.
Spring into May with Operation Blue Sky events
Operation Blue Sky will host a variety of events to kick off May, including events to help students prepare and stay motivated throughout finals week.
Spring Undergraduate Capstone Showcase scheduled for Wednesday, April 29
WVU School of Public Health faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in the Spring 2026 Senior Capstone Showcase on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 beginning at 4 p.m. in Health Sciences North, 2940A.
School of Public Health to hold Year-end Awards Ceremony, April 29
The WVU School of Public Health will host its annual Year-end Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. All SPH students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
Donate baby items for WVU Medicine Children's NICU clothing drive
The Master of Health Science program is hosting an ongoing clothing drive to benefit the WVU Medicine Children’s NICU.
ADVISORY: Planned maintenance to HSC network drives April 20-22
Shared network drives at HSC may be intermittently unavailable from 8 to 10 p.m. on April 20, 21, and 22 while ITS migrates data to a more advanced and durable storage system as part of a planned upgrade.
Student employee Grace Grey receives Social Impact and Belonging Award
School of Public Health student Lillian “Grace” Grey is recognized for making a meaningful impact at WVU as a student employee. Grey, who works in the epidemiology department, received the Social Impact and Belonging Award as part of the 2026 Student Employee of the Year honors. In addition, she was selected as a runner-up in the Midwestern Association of Student Employment Administrators community service category.