Announcements
WVU Master of Health Administration program to host expert panel with healthcare leaders
The WVU School of Public Health's Master of Health Administration program will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, January 13 at noon.
Public Health team members kick off the holidays with a potluck and movie
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, members of the School of Public Health got together to help kick off the holidays with some food and fellowship. The festive gathering, organized by Beth Morrison, included a viewing of a holiday classic--How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
School of Public Health partners with Girl Scouts to develop program for hospitalized children
As part of an ongoing effort to provide experiential learning opportunities for students outside of the classroom, the WVU School of Public Health partnered with Girls Scouts of Black Diamond to launch Hospital Helpers, a community service patch program.
Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics announces January speaker for seminar series
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics welcomes Dr. Megan Hagenauer as the January seminar speaker for its monthly series. Dr. Hagenauer will give a presentation titled “The Brain Data Alchemy Project: Using Convergent Genomics to Provide Insight Into the Neurobiology of Psychiatric Illness."
WVU Magazine feature: The Fence at the Top of the Cliff
In recognition of its 10th anniversary, the WVU School of Public Health is featured in WVU Magazine's winter 2022 edition.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Assistant Professor to retire
Research Assistant Professor Nancy O’Hara-Tompkins, PhD, is retiring from the West Virginia University School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences on Dec. 31.
Year in Review: 10 highlights from 2022
2022 was a year of celebration, achievement and new milestones. Following are some highlights that made the past year special for the School of Public Health.
WVU to close Dec. 30
The closure decision follows Gov. Jim Justice’s signing of two proclamations last week declaring additional half-day state holidays on Friday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 30.
Employee announcement
The WV Prevention Research Center would like to announce that Teri Chuprinko, Center Administrator is leaving the School of Public Health after four-and-a-half years. Teri came to the WVPRC from the WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources and has been an employee at WVU for over nine years. She will be taking on a new position with the U.S. Forest Service at the Northern Research Station. The WVPRC would like to thank Teri for all her contributions and time dedicated to the center.
Gee tells newest WVU graduates success comes from knowing themselves
More than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates participating in two Commencement ceremonies today (Dec. 17) were encouraged to hold fast to values forged as Mountaineers and tap into their unique strengths to live successful lives fueled by purpose.