Announcements
Groundbreaking study on Libera’s mental health impact published in Journal of Appalachian Health
A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Appalachian Health validates the impact of Libera, Inc., a West Virginia-based nonprofit organization supporting women and girls, as a vital mental health resource in the Appalachian region. The research was led by Elizabeth Claydon, Ph.D., of the WVU School of Public Health, in partnership with Libera staff and community members.
School of Public Health faculty come together for celebration and collaboration
Faculty members from the WVU School of Public Health recently gathered for team building and a celebratory lunch honoring colleagues who recently received a promotion.
Update regarding proposed Promotion and Tenure Guidelines specific to the WVU Health Sciences Center
There is an important update regarding proposed Promotion and Tenure Guidelines specific to the WVU Health Sciences Center. There are unique aspects of health sciences centers (e.g., clinical responsibilities, clinician track) that merit an HSC-specific document.
Attend lecture on ‘Technological Advances in the Assessment and Treatment of Addiction’
Hosted by OLLI and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty, James J. Mahoney will discuss early findings from clinical trials conducted on neuromodulation for addiction at West Virginia University and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Mountaineer Mall, OLLI Classroom B and on Zoom.
WVU in the News: Recovering from a heart attack? Here's what you shouldn't do
Bethany Barone Gibbs, department chair of epidemiology and biostatistics at WVU School of Public Health, emphasizes the importance of the “sit less, move more” strategy, particularly for patients recently hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome.
SPH Happenings: May 27, 2025
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
WVU in the News: Marsh says Biden’s recently-diagnoses cancer is aggressive
Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for health sciences at WVU, says while prostate cancer typically has good treatment options, this is scary news for the 82-year-old.
WVU in the News: Even a little daily activity may lower heart, death risks for heart attack survivors
Even small tasks, such as tidying up the house or a slow stroll were "nearly as beneficial as moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activities, like biking or doing aerobics," Dr. Bethany Barone Gibbs said in the news release. She is chair of the department of epidemiology and biostatistics at the School of Public Health at West Virginia University in Morgantown.
Exciting Changes to the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program: A More Flexible, Impactful Format Begins Fall 2025
The Faculty Development Office is pleased to announce a new structure for the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program (LTSP), launching with the 2025–2027 cohort. This reimagined format is designed to better meet the needs of busy health sciences faculty while continuing to deliver high-quality, meaningful professional development.
Celebrate Clinical Trials Day with WVCTSI on May 20
WVCTSI is pleased to partner with the West Virginia Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the IDeA State Consortium for Clinical Research Resource Center (ISCORE-RC) to celebrate Clinical Trials Day on May 20. During this celebration stop by the WVCTSI offices outside of the WVU Health Sciences Center Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Building anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to tour our mobile clinical trials unit, MAVERICK, learn about clinical trial opportunities and resources available to WVCTSI members, and buy a snack from the Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory food truck.