Announcements
National leader in healthcare management to speak at WVU School of Public Health commencement ceremony
Nationally-renowned healthcare leader, Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, will speak to graduates at the West Virginia University School of Public Health commencement ceremony held Friday, May 13, at 4 p.m. in the Canady Creative Arts Center.
Register for the 2022 West Virginia One Health Seminar
Save the date and register for the 2022 West Virginia One Health Seminar on May 24, 2022. This will be an opportunity for members of the medical, veterinary, public health and environmental communities of West Virginia to gather for a day of discussions on tickborne diseases and zoonotic influenza.
Donate unwanted items to Annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale
Beginning Monday, May 2, the campus community and students can drop off unwanted items at any WVU residence hall as well as four drop off locations around Morgantown. Acceptable items include but are not limited to furniture, clothing, appliances, décor, sporting equipment, electronics and the list goes on.
WVU in the News: Is the opioid crisis masking real rates of suicides?
Pandemic conditions were ripe for a mental health disaster: Isolation, a crashing economy, and a mystery illness taking aim with deadly accuracy. But while instances of depression and anxiety increased, there seemed to be one comforting prospect: In the past 2 years, suicide numbers have dropped. Ian Rockett, PhD, professor emeritus in the School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, shares insights.
WVU in the News: Drug overdose deaths are at a record high. Here's what the White House plans to do.
In its first detailed plan to slow the rise in drug overdose deaths, the Biden administration is emphasizing harm reduction. Associate Professor Robin Pollini weighs in.
Sign up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: “Clinical Teaching”
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “Clinical Teaching” on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
WVU trauma team collecting personal hygiene products and clothing for Ukrainians
WVU’s trauma team, led by Dr. Alison Wilson, is organizing a Donation Drive for Ukraine April 25 - May 6 to provide clothing, personal hygiene products and supplies to Ukrainians in need. Items can be dropped in bins at the Health Sciences Center or donated via an Amazon Wishlist.
Montgomery County Council seeks three outstanding students with master's degrees in policy-related programs, full year Council Fellows program
The Montgomery County Council is launching a new full year Council Fellows program for recent Master’s graduates (starting with expected spring 2022 graduates).
WVU welcomes new department chair to the School of Public Health
Bethany Barone Gibbs, ScM, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics within the West Virginia University School of Public Health, effective April 1, 2022.