Announcements
Share your knowledge with engaged, enthusiastic learners
Do you have a presentation, idea, knowledge, interest or hobby that you would like to share with a group of engaged learners? OLLI at WVU may be the place for you!
RNI recruiting for Human Performance Research Study
The West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study!
Health Sciences Diversity Week feedback survey now available
The Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee on Communications is asking everyone who participated in Diversity Week events at Health Sciences to fill out a brief, anonymous survey to help better guide our event planning and communications next year.
Register to attend 'Beyond Bars: Life After Incarceration' on Oct. 26
Attend a reentry simulation on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Media Innovation Center presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to gain perspective on the significant obstacles individuals face upon release from incarceration.
Office of Health Affairs seeking senior research associate
The Office of Health Affairs is seeking to fill the position of senior research associate. The position will report to Tom Bias, director of evaluation and research for Health Affairs. The ideal candidate will have applied evaluation experience with the ability to supervise junior researchers and lead large evaluation projects (but isn't seeking a standard faculty-track position).
Public Health students, faculty and alumnus to present during 29th Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference
Several School of Public Health students and a recent graduate have been selected to present posters at this year’s West Virginia Rural Health Conference on October 20-22. The theme for this year’s virtual event is “Reimagining Rural Health: Responding to Unprecedented Challenges.”
WVU in the News: Vaccine hesitancy and solar energy for rural communities on this West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia was once the envy of the world when it came to residents receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but now West Virginia has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. West Virginia University School of Public Health and School of Medicine Professor Christopher Martin, MD, joins the show to provide insights on vaccine hesitancy in the state (beginning at 8:50).
WVU School of Public Health aids state efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccination among minority communities
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is providing critical insights to help target minority communities and other key demographics as the state works to boost its vaccination rate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New student association provides opportunities in healthcare leadership
Students at West Virginia University who are interested in healthcare leadership now have another opportunity to get involved, gain experience and grow their career. Established by the WVU School of Public Health, the Health Administration Student Association (HASA) began accepting members with the start of the fall semester.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Reaching Out"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Seth Haxel discusses the importance of connecting with another person when you are struggling.