Announcements
SOLE Spotlight: Make Readings More Accessible
As WVU continues preparing digital course materials to meet ADA Title II accessibility expectations and WVU’s Digital Accessibility Policy, faculty can support efforts by reviewing how required readings are shared in SOLE.
HSC Facilities staff briefly unavailable on June 10
On Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., HSC Facilities staff will be attending the Facilities Management Staffing Celebration to recognize the hard work and professionalism their staff contributes to the WVU community.
HSC BeWell ice cream social and recreation day to be held June 16
The BeWell Ice Cream Social and Recreation Day will be held on June 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Health Sciences Center Pylons.
SPH Happenings: June 8, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Prendergast retires as director of WVPRC
Leesa Prendergast has retired from her position as director of the West Virginia Prevention Research Center. Her last day with the School of Public Health was May 15, 2026. We wish her well in her retirement!
Voyles joins Office of Student Success
Rylie Voyles joins the WVU School of Public Health Office of Student Success as program coordinator, focusing on accreditation and academic affairs efforts.
Schmidt named Chair of Surgery for the WVU School of Medicine
Following a national search, Carl R. Schmidt, MD, FACS, professor of surgery, has been named chair of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Surgery, effective July 1.
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The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final three months. The University’s Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer.
WVU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute promotes learning and connection after retirement
After retiring, Morgantown residents Byron and Carolyn Nelson found themselves searching for something many retirees often miss: connection, purpose and continued intellectual engagement. Encouraged by friends, the couple joined the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at West Virginia University and quickly discovered a community that offered all three.
WVU researchers seek participants for study examining CBD and driving performance
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.