Announcements
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.
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
Recruiting those in their third trimester of pregnancy up to 6 weeks postpartum for a research study
Researchers at West Virginia University are studying movement and health during the postpartum period, beginning at 6 weeks postpartum.
"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event
"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
FSAP Support Squad Book Club: "Grit" begins Oct. 15
Faculty and staff are invited to join the WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) book club to discuss Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth every Thursday at 4 p.m., beginning Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 on Zoom.
Starting Oct. 12, 2026, all new WVU clinical studies will utilize new payment system
Effective October 12, 2026, all new clinical studies conducted at West Virginia University that require human subject payment using prepaid cards will utilize the Advarra Payments system.
WVU Cancer Institute launches Shared Resources Voucher Program
The West Virginia University Cancer Institute provides access to a network of shared resources to support and advance cancer research. The new Shared Resources Voucher Program provides Cancer Institute members with $3,000 in vouchers to support cancer-related research.