Announcements
Health Sciences Center announces first Employee of the Month recipients
The West Virginia Health Sciences Center has announced its first Employee of the Month recipients, recognizing employees who exemplify the Operation Blue Sky values of psychological safety, curiosity, and fun through exceptional support of students and contributions to a positive learning environment.
WVU Occupational Therapy programs to host open house
The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about its programs at two open house events on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OT Lab, HSC-S 1202.
WVU School of Public Health welcomes new ambassadors for the 2026-27 academic year
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is pleased to welcome six student ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year: Jakob Bowman, Baylee Burns, Kathryn Carson, Isabella Cervantes, Trey Rouse, and Sabrina Thorn.
In Remembrance: H. James Williams, M.D.
Harold James “Jim” Williams, M.D., age 73, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born May 15, 1953 to the late Harold and Rita Mary (Eberling) Williams. He grew up alongside his five sisters.
SOLE profile photo submission standards updated for students, faculty and staff
Students and employees now follow different processes to submit SOLE profile photos. Please review the updated SOLE Profile Photo Submission Standards for students and faculty.
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program to hold virtual open house
Students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master’s degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on October 23 at noon via Zoom.
SPH Happenings: September 28, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
WVU Health Sciences to host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9, 2026
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.
Join the Student Association of Public Health for their October meeting
Join the Student Association of Public Health for their October meeting on Thursday, October 1, from 1-2 p.m. in the School of Public Health Conference Room (HSC South, 3301).
Kidney disease through two lenses: A patient’s journey and a physician’s insight
The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU will host “Kidney Disease Through Two Lenses: A Patient’s Journey and a Physician’s Insight” by Tyler Skidmore, MD, on Wednesday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.