Announcements
Elevators in HSC North unavailable briefly on Monday, July 27
On Monday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., the elevators in HSC North will be shut down for the contractor to do electrical work as part of the overall elevator restoration project.
SPH Happenings: July 20, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Nominations open for the inaugural School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is proud to announce the launch of the Distinguished Alumni Award, a new annual recognition celebrating alumni whose professional accomplishments, leadership, service, and contributions to public health exemplify the mission and values of the School.
WVU School of Public Health welcomes Ola Al-Sheyab as director of MHA program
The West Virginia University School of Public Health has appointed Ola Al-Sheyab, Ph.D., as director of its Master of Health Administration program.
Doerr retires after 30+ years at WVU, leaves legacy of education and patient-centric care
Russell "Rusty" Doerr, lead simulation education specialist at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety, has retired after more than 30 years at West Virginia University.
West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos series continues with social prescriptions
WVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health continue their Rural Health Initiative series with the Rural Health Convos: Social Prescriptions virtual discussion on Monday, July 20, 2026, at noon via Zoom.
Cisco Phone service, including Jabber, will be discontinued at the end of summer
The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in its final two months. The University’s Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer.
WVU in the News: Health expert speaks on impact of Parkersburg warehouse fire
As the People’s Cartage fire in Parkersburg finally begins to wind down, WBOY 12 News spoke with Professor Chris Martin, MD, from WVU School of Public Health and School of Medicine, who is warning the public to exercise caution in the wake of the blaze.
Mark your calendar for HSC’s Got Talent on September 24
Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? The Health Sciences Talent Show is your chance to share your passion, represent your team and enjoy quality time with fellow faculty, staff and students.
SPH Happenings: July 6, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.