Announcements
Informatic experts to speak at Public Health Grand Rounds
The WVU School of Public Health's Master of Health Administration program will host an Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, October 20, from noon to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom that features health informatics experts.
Wiles to lead marketing and communications for WVU’s School of Public Health
Lindsay Wiles was named director of marketing and communications for the School of Public Health, and her first day in this role will be Wednesday, Nov. 1.
WVU charting public policy model to address state’s opioid crisis
While solutions for addressing the opioid crisis often involve either beefing up law enforcement or widening the scope of health services, West Virginia University researchers said they believe the best approach is a synergistic mix of both.
DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health to host Community Listening Sessions
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health is hosting eight community listening sessions to gather insight on health issues in specific areas of the state as part of the 2023 State Health Assessment.
Teaching and Learning Commons session to explore AI
In this virtual session, we will investigate how AI can simplify tasks for faculty and explore if a revival of traditional educational notions is possible in the wake of AI's rise.
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2023 application now open
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces WVU undergraduate students to pathways into the rural healthcare professions.
Teaching and Learning Commons partner event scheduled for Oct. 26
Teaching and Learning Commons is partnering with WVU Libraries to host "Incorporating Open Access and Open Educational Resources into Your Instruction" on Oct. 26.
Teaching and Learning Commons partner session planned for Oct. 25
Teaching and Learning Commons is partnering with the Carruth Center to host "Communicating with Students in Distress" on Oct. 25.
Commitment to scholarship, outreach and service earns WVU School of Public Health honorary society national recognition
Gamma Mu, the West Virginia University chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, will be recognized as the runner-up for the 2023 Chapter of the Year Award at the annual Delta Omega meeting on Nov. 13 at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, Georgia.
WVU Health Sciences kicks off fall interprofessional education with team-building tailgate
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education kicked off its fall semester Monday Sessions lineup with a tailgate at the WVU Athletics Caperton Indoor Facility.