Announcements
SPH graduating students, faculty: Register to participate in May Commencement
School of Public Health students and faculty who plan to participate in May Commencement must register online by April 28.
‘No one deserves to be hurt’: WVU researcher develops toolkit to help victims of domestic violence
Danielle Davidov—a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Public Health—and her collaborators are developing research recommendations and a toolkit that will serve as a blueprint on ways to partner with survivors and other stakeholders to improve domestic violence screening processes within the healthcare setting.
Delta Omega Honorary Society Gamma Mu Chapter - Call For Leadership 2023-2024
Delta Omega Gamma Mu is looking for 2023-2024 Leadership members. Undergraduate, MPH, MHA, MS and PhD Public Health students are invited to apply for the open leadership positions. This coming year the following positions are available: President-Elect, Scholarship, Co-VP of Community Service, Social Engagement, Communications, Secretary/Treasurer. If interested, please complete the application form and email a current CV. Applications are due on Friday, April 15, 2023 at 5 p.m. Applicants will be contacted about their applications by Friday, May 5 and positions will start in the Fall 2023 semester.
VIDEO: Coffee, Consent, and Condoms: A Student-Facilitated Panel
To highlight National Public Health Week’s daily theme of Reproductive and Sexual Health, the WVU School of Public Health hosted a student-facilitated panel titled “Coffee, Consent, and Condoms."
WVU, local resources provide nutrition and food support for the community
As part of National Public Health Week, individuals are reminded that food and nutrition are at the core of many public health concerns. To support the campus and local community, the West Virginia University School of Public Health has compiled a list of some programs providing food and nutrition resources.
WVU students help combat food insecurity across the Mountain State
To create healthier communities across the state, two West Virginia University students are researching and developing solutions that address hunger as part of their field placement experiences through the School of Public Health.
Registration open for first West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day
WVU Medicine and Health Sciences will host the first West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Day on May 18 in Okey Patteson Auditorium and Pylons Commons at the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
University community invited to ‘Focus on Fentanyl’ event
WVU will host “Focus on Fentanyl: West Virginia’s Response to the Deadliest Drug,” an educational symposium organized by the Mountaineer Fentanyl Education Task Force and Bill Ihlenfeld, United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, Thursday, April 13.
Students are invited to SAPH & Delta Omega Spring Social on April 13
The collaborative event will allow all current School of Public Health students to learn more about two of our student-led organizations and connect with members of Student Association of Public Health (SAPH) and the Delta Omega Honorary Society (DO) leadership. The event will also feature lawn game tournaments as well as other outdoor activities. You won't want to miss this chance to interact with SAPH and DO, We can't wait to see you there!
WVU selects ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ as 2023-24 Campus Read
A powerful and moving novel where science, faith and religion collide will captivate the University community as the 2023-24 Campus Read. Yaa Gyasi’s “Transcendent Kingdom” tells the story of a Ghanaian family living in Alabama that is deeply affected by addiction and depression.