Announcements
Biddle named interim coordinator for BeWell
Maxx Biddle has been named interim coordinator for WVU Health Sciences BeWell. BeWell is a satellite office of the Carruth Center serving all Health Sciences students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, on the Morgantown Campus.
WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades set to travel to Panama
The West Virginia University Global Medical and Dental Brigades will be traveling to rural Panama spring break 2026 to facilitate medical, dental, and public health tasks.
Statewide MATCH health survey returns in 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services and West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute are thrilled to announce that the Mountain State Assessment of Trends in Community Health (MATCH) survey is back in 2025, and data collection is now underway.
WVU in the News: WVU Student Health professional shares tips to avoid sickness on campus
As new students make their way to campus, it can be difficult to safely navigate the close proximity of shared spaces.
WVU School of Public Health and WV ACHE partner to explore emerging drug therapies’ impact on healthcare networks
WVU School of Public Health is partnering with the West Virginia chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives for a virtual education event titled, "Impact of Emerging Drug Therapies on Payer-Provider Networks" on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, from 1:30-3 p.m. ET.
Exercise physiology to offer free aquatic therapy sessions
The West Virginia University School of Medicine's exercise physiology program is offering free aquatic therapy sessions for children and adults from Sept. 8 through Dec. 12.
Registration for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities closes soon - don't miss out!
Registration info for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities taking place September 18-19, 2025 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, WV.
WVU in the News: Surge in Lyme disease cases in West Virginia prompts health warnings
West Virginia has been experiencing a surge in Lyme disease cases over the past month. This concerning trend has led medical experts to remind residents to stay informed on how to avoid getting the disease.
SPH Happenings: August 18, 2025
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
WVU Libraries and Health Sciences to host exhibit honoring Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz
WVU Art in the Libraries, in collaboration with the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, will open a new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz, a beloved WVU School of Pharmacy professor known for championing the arts as an essential part of health and wellness.