Announcements
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.
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The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in its final two months. The University’s Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer.
Mark your calendar for HSC’s Got Talent on September 24
Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? The Health Sciences Talent Show is your chance to share your passion, represent your team and enjoy quality time with fellow faculty, staff and students.
SPH Happenings: July 6, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
OLLI members put their Mountain State knowledge to the test
On June 4, 2026, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members and guests gathered for an afternoon of friendly competition, good food and Mountain State pride during OLLI's inaugural West Virginia Team Trivia Spring Social event.
WVU Retirees Association recognizes Guy Hornsby
Guy Hornsby, professor emeritus of exercise physiology, member of the Faculty Senate Committee of Retired Faculty, and an at-large board member of the WVU Retirees Association, enjoys traveling with his wife, Jo Ann. To share his passion with others, Hornsby serves as chair of the Retirees Association Travel Committee, where he works with OLLI at WVU to plan exciting trips for retirees and other older adults. Destinations include Finland, London, South Africa, and more.
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos: Substance Use
As part of a new Rural Health Initiative series, WVU School of Public Health is partnering with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to host a series of virtual discussions between investigators on rural health topics of mutual interest.