Announcements
TEDxWVU seeking speakers for third annual event March 28
TEDxWVU is seeking speakers to present talks that will spark deep discussion and connection surrounding the “Say it Loud” theme. Speaker applications close Jan. 13.
Deadline extended for Colloquium for Underrepresented Aspiring Doctoral Candidates
The deadline to apply for the March 22-24 Colloquium for Underrepresented Aspiring Doctoral Candidates has been extended to Feb. 15.
WVU in the News: Obstacles stand in the way of telemedicine in West Virginia
Technology has certainly exploded in the 21st century, and nowhere is it more noticeable than health care, notably telemedicine. But as much promise as telemedicine holds, there are obstacles in the way for it to do the most good.
Spring 2020 scholarship opportunity for MPH and MS students
The School of Public Health recently had a limited amount of funding become available that has been reallocated into a one-time only, spring 2020 scholarship fund for MPH and MS students in need.
2019-2020 SPH faculty and staff award nominations being accepted
As we start a new year, we want to provide an opportunity to recognize the work of our outstanding faculty and staff through the 2019-2020 School of Public Health award process.
WVU in the News: Financial incentives improve Hepatitis B vaccination among injection drug users
A recent study, published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, found that using financial incentives and accelerated vaccine schedules are moderately effective at improving vaccination rates.
CHIPS 2020 Training Institute: Grant Writing Workshop & Mentorship
Training Institute: May 11-15 2020, Phoenix, AZ
Registration for Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature open to Public Health undergraduates
Professors Lindsay Allen, PhD, and Danielle Davidov, PhD, will be taking 13 undergraduate women to our state capitol on Friday, January 24, 2020, for Women’s and Girls’ Day at the WV Legislature. The Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership is sponsoring a van to transport the 13 attendees to Charleston. The van will leave from the School of Public Health at 5:30 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. the same day.
WVU in the News: 'Dark Waters': Behind-the-Scenes With Attorney Who Took on DuPont
The movie "Dark Waters" dramatizes the 20-year battle a Cincinnati attorney and West Virginia citizens fought against DuPont's environmental contamination.
Public Health undergraduate students complete more than 1,600 field experience hours
Students in the West Virginia University School of Public Health undergraduate program are one step closer to graduation. A week prior to Commencement ceremonies, the soon-to-be alumni shared highlights of their field placement efforts during the school’s poster session that caps off the semester.