Announcements
SPH Happenings: April 27, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
5 WVU Bucklew Scholars chosen as 2026 Foundation Scholars
Twenty incoming West Virginia University students from across the Mountain State who are driven by shared passions for innovation and service have been named the 2026-27 cohort of Bucklew Scholars. From this distinguished group of students, five have been selected as Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.
Gabriel, Jones, Walker to receive WVU honorary degrees during May Commencement
In recognition of their dedicated service in the health, retail and legal fields, West Virginia University will award honorary degrees to Arthur Gabriel, co-founder of Gabriel Brothers, Tom Jones, former WVU Health System president and CEO, and former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker during May Commencement.
Complete Operation Blue Sky's Student Interest Survey for giveaway entry
Operation Blue Sky is collecting feedback from students about ongoing and future projects and new ides with a Student Interest Survey. A giveaway drawing will take place on May 1 for students who completed the survey.
Improve your grant submissions with WVCTSI grant writing groups
Get a head start on a grant submission for the Fall NIH deadline. West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) is now accepting applications for two grant writing groups designed to help investigators create polished submissions for NIH R01 or K awards.
Career Closet Pop-Up Shop empowers students with free professional attire
The WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center successfully hosted its first Career Closet Pop-Up Shop on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., providing students with access to free professional clothing to support their academic and career journeys.
Groth receives WVU Impact Award for lasting impact on students
WVU School of Public Health congratulates Assistant Professor Carrie Groth on receiving the WVU Impact Award in honor of her extraordinary dedication to our students. Groth exemplifies the spirit of the award through her heartfelt tradition of creating handmade graduation cards for every School of Public Health graduating student.
WVU in the News: WVU expert shares information about deadly chemical
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.