Announcements
WVU in the News: CMS, West Virginia leaders highlight progress in rural healthcare transformation program
The West Virginia Department of Health recently hosted representatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a two-day site visit focused on the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, an initiative aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities.
Prendergast retires as director of WVPRC
Leesa Prendergast has retired from her position as director of the West Virginia Prevention Research Center. Her last day with the School of Public Health was May 15, 2026. We wish her well in her retirement!
Lora Graves retires after 18 years of service at WVU School of Dentistry
Lora Graves, DDS, retired in May following an 18-year-long career at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.
Voyles joins Office of Student Success
Rylie Voyles joins the WVU School of Public Health Office of Student Success as program coordinator, focusing on accreditation and academic affairs efforts.
Teaching the Future of Nursing: WVU professor earns top book award
Dr. Heather Carter-Templeton, Chair of the Adult Health Department, and her co-authors earned first place in the 2025 AJN Book of the Year Awards for their textbook, “Applied Clinical Informatics for Nurses.”
Cisco Phone service, including Jabber, will be discontinued at the end of summer
The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final three months. The University’s Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer.
WVU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute promotes learning and connection after retirement
After retiring, Morgantown residents Byron and Carolyn Nelson found themselves searching for something many retirees often miss: connection, purpose and continued intellectual engagement. Encouraged by friends, the couple joined the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at West Virginia University and quickly discovered a community that offered all three.
WVU researchers seek participants for study examining CBD and driving performance
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.
New members inducted into WVU chapter of dental hygiene honor society
The Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha recently inducted its newest members from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Class of 2026.
Blood Drive planned for June 23 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, June 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.