Announcements
Next SPH open forums scheduled for June 16 and July 14
On Friday, June 16, and Friday, July 14, Interim Deans Erik Carlton and Sarah Woodrum will hold SPH open forums for SPH staff (9:30 a.m.) and faculty and staff (10 a.m.). These meetings are being offered to give SPH members an opportunity to hear updates and ask questions. Prior communication related to these gatherings can be found here.
Join the HBCU/HSI Town Hall: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Administration
Dr. Darren Liu, from the Department of Health Policy Management and Leadership, will be co-hosting a significant event—an HBCU/HSI Town Hall—for The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). During this gathering, we will have the opportunity to learn about AUPHA's initiatives and progress in the realm of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with their strategic plan. Dr. Liu and the AUPHA team will share their insights on areas that require increased efforts and discuss the approaches we should adopt to address them effectively. Mark your calendars for June 6, 2023, as the town hall will take place on Zoom from 1 pm to 2 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Celebrate the retirement of Allie Karshenas on June 27
Please join us as we celebrate the retirement of Allie Karshenas, Ph.D., with a reception on Tuesday, June 27, from 3-5 p.m. the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
Submit an event proposal for Diversity Week, Sept. 17-23
The WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites all members of the Mountaineer family to submit a proposal for an event during Diversity Week 2023, scheduled for Sept. 17-23.
Transformation underway with creation of new teams and consolidation of others in ITS-HSC ITS merger
The first phase of the Information Technology Services and Health Sciences ITS merger is now underway, with the internal unveiling of a new organizational structure that continues to meet the University’s current needs while also creating a cohesive, future-ready unit that can focus on planning, strategy and continuous improvement.
SPH open forum via Zoom, Friday, 6/2 (10-11 a.m.)
Co-Interim Deans Erik Carlton and Sarah Woodrum will hold an SPH faculty/staff open forum via Zoom on Friday, 6/2, from 10-11 a.m. They'll share updates, if available, and give SPH members an opportunity to ask questions.
Summer 2023 Graduation Application Open
For students seeking to graduate in August 2023, please review this important information.
WVU in the News: Even with new legislation, it could be years before drinking water in West Virginia is free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
State lawmakers passed the PFAS Protection Act to start controlling pollution in drinking water. While a step in the right direction, many are concerned that it prolongs health hazards for West Virginians.
Public Health graduate commissioned as U.S. Air Force Second Lieutenant
On May 12, Kaleigh Moss, Class of 2023 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Public Health, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, along with 15 fellow cadets.
Transformation initiatives advancing across WVU System
West Virginia University continues to move forward with initiatives designed to transform academics and operations across its campuses in Morgantown, Beckley, Keyser, Martinsburg and Charleston.