Announcements
WVU research finds more men die of overdoses partly because many combine alcohol with drugs
Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses.
A call for researchers in the field of aging
To support a five-year National Institutes of Health grant submission, the Office of Research is compiling a list of all University researchers who conduct research on aging.
WVU Health Sciences celebrates doctoral researchers at induction ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences hosted its annual Research Induction and Awards Ceremony on Sept. 19, 2025, to recognize doctoral students who have completed their core coursework, identified a faculty mentor, and are officially beginning their graduate research journey.
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2024-2025 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
Dr. Rahul Gupta to deliver keynote at WVU Global Health Week
Sponsored by West Virginia University Global Health Program, Health Sciences will host Dr. Rahul Gupta as the keynote speaker for Global Health Week 2025 at the event “Health Without Borders: Innovation, Access, and the Future of Global Health” on Monday, Oct. 6, at noon in Room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center North. A Zoom option will also be available.
WVU in the News: How WVU Medicine is reshaping rural care
At Morgantown-based West Virginia University Medicine, a physician in Morgantown could move from seeing a patient in their exam room to another in Summersville, then another in Princeton — all without leaving their chair.
SPH Happenings: Sept. 29, 2025
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Working for Impact in Science and Health invites new members to join
The Working for Impact in Science and Health (WISH) Committee is seeking new faculty and staff members. WISH fosters interprofessional collaboration, personal growth, networking opportunities, and community outreach, while promoting success in science and health careers.
WVU in the News: Marsh says risk with acetaminophen is low according to data
West Virginia University Health Sciences Dean said the assumption of a link between autism and acetaminophen isn’t pulled out of thin air. Speaking on MetroNews Talkline Tuesday, Dr. Clay Marsh said there was some limited research which suggested the possibility of a link between the two.
WVU Health Sciences to host Global Health Week Oct. 6-10
Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program, WVU Health Sciences will host Global Health Week Oct. 6-10 with daily presentations highlighting innovation, access and the future of health care worldwide.