Announcements
2026 PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) application opens Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Are you a West Virginia University junior or senior looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? The Pipeline Rural Education Program (PREP), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces undergraduate students to vital pathways in rural healthcare professions.
School of Public Health students selected for national TIPH ambassador program
WVU School of Public Health students Eva Dillaman and Sabrina Thorn have been selected as 2026-2027 This Is Public Health Ambassadors, which is a program of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.
Cisco Phone service, including Jabber, to be retired Sept. 15
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the University’s Cisco phone system will no longer receive technical support, maintenance, or updates. If you have not migrated to Zoom Phone, contact the ITS Service Desk as soon as possible for assistance and guidance on your next steps.
WVU in the News: Looking back on 60 years of Medicare and Medicaid
WIth last week marking the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Professor Steve Davis contributed to a story from West Virginia Watch reflecting on the history of both health care programs and the potential threats those programs face.
Faculty and staff invited to sponsor Hydration Station
WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to pass out water and snacks to students and community members in the Downtown area of campus, while reminding them to stay hydrated and be safe if they choose to drink alcohol.
Research funding: “Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Health in Young Women”
Bethany Barone Gibbs, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has received notification of continued funding for the research project “Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Health in Young Women.”
2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholars pursue service-driven careers to strengthen West Virginia
Whether improving rural infrastructure, advancing public health, preserving cultural heritage, or expanding agricultural education, the 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients are pursuing graduate study with one goal in common: making a lasting difference for West Virginians. Among the recipients is School of Public Health alum Chloe Hatfield.
SPH Happenings: August 3, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Community Pharmacy Partnership Expands Heart Failure Care Across Rural Regions
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy are expanding a heart failure care program that helps patients living in rural areas get specialized cardiovascular support through their local pharmacies.
WVU in the News: You’re not alone: Why driving anxiety happens—and how to keep it from taking over
Researchers at West Virginia University say driving anxiety is far more common than many people realize. It affects drivers of every age and can range from mild uneasiness to a fear so intense that some people stop driving altogether. West Virginia Explorer discusses the topic with School of Public Health Associate Professor Toni Rudisill and School of Medicine Assistant Professor Jacob Greenfield.