Announcements
WVU in the News: You’re not alone: Why driving anxiety happens—and how to keep it from taking over
Researchers at West Virginia University say driving anxiety is far more common than many people realize. It affects drivers of every age and can range from mild uneasiness to a fear so intense that some people stop driving altogether. West Virginia Explorer discusses the topic with School of Public Health Associate Professor Toni Rudisill and School of Medicine Assistant Professor Jacob Greenfield.
Public health student researcher showcases work at Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Kendall Souder, West Virginia University School of Public Health accelerated bachelor’s to master’s student, presented at 19th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Martha Sturms to retire after decades of service to the WVU School of Dentistry
For generations of students, faculty, and staff at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Martha Sturms has been a steady presence, trusted resource, and strong advocate. After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to the School, she will retire at the end of August.
Cardiovascular health in pregnancy to be focus of next West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos virtual session
Collaboration continues between WVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as their Rural Health Initiative series resumes with the Rural Health Convos: From Pregnancy to Practice—Infrastructure for Rural Health Research virtual discussion on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
Elevators in HSC North unavailable briefly on Monday, July 27
On Monday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., the elevators in HSC North will be shut down for the contractor to do electrical work as part of the overall elevator restoration project.
SPH Happenings: July 20, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
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.
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.