Announcements
ACHE president emeritus, expert healthcare leader kicks off SPH commencement activities
Thomas Dolan, PhD, President-Emeritus of the American College of Healthcare Executives and this year's School of Public Health Commencement speaker, helped kick off commencement activities last week with a special dinner, followed by a talk tailored for students embarking on their career paths.
WVU Cancer Institute & Public Health Researcher to Lead NCI-funded Clinical Trial for Cancer Symptom Management
Dr. Nicole L Stout, Research Assistant Professor with SPH Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership and the WVU Cancer Institute will serve at the WVU site PI for an NCI-funded R01 clinical trial titled Nurse AMIE in Rural PA and WV, a collaborative study with Penn State Cancer Institute.
WVU Medicine Farmers Market returns May 25
Now in its 13th season, the 2022 WVU Medicine Farmers Market is not only an onsite resource for employees to purchase everything from fresh produce from farmers to lunch food from area restaurant vendors, but also a reason to spend out of office time actively outdoors.
Save the date: 4-in-1 Institute Continuing Conversation
The “4-in-1 Institute Continuing Conversation” will be held Thursday, August 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North 2940B.
Join the Teaching and Learning Commons team as a faculty associate
Full-time faculty members who are passionate about teaching, interested in exploring pedagogical innovations with like-minded colleagues and want to become a valuable member of the Teaching and Learning Commons team are encouraged to become a TLC Faculty Associate for the next academic year. The deadline to apply is June 1.
WVCTSI offering Master Class on Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
WVCTSI will host a special two-day Master Class on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for public health health, clinical and policy research. All students, faculty and residents interested in clinical and translational research are invited to attend.
WVU School of Public Health’s first Master of Health Administration students to graduate in May commencement
A new legacy of healthcare leaders will cross the stage during the West Virginia University School of Public Health commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13, at 4 p.m. in the Canady Creative Arts Center.
WVU Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2022 homecoming, service awards
The West Virginia University Alumni Association is accepting nominations in seven categories for the 2022 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards. Celebrating the accomplishments of alumni around the globe, these awards honor individuals who embody what it means to be a Mountaineer.
WVU in the News: Iceland got teens off drugs. Can it work in W.Va.?
Kids in Fayette County have been regularly surveyed about their substance use and related risk factors. Locals and researchers at West Virginia University found three quarters of kids weren’t part of organized clubs or sports. Changing that could delay when kids start smoking or drinking.
WVU in the News: How restrictions on syringe programs led to a severe HIV outbreak in West Virginia
How restrictions on syringe programs led to a severe HIV outbreak in West Virginia.