Announcements
SPH Happenings: Nov. 24, 2025
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Students encouraged to apply for Nancy Sanders Memorial Student Global Travel Awards, deadline Dec. 14
Applications are now open for a travel grant offered by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Global Engagement Office (GEO), which provides funding for students to engage in various global health initiatives.
WVCTSI to launch fee and prioritization structure for research data services
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) offers a wide variety of innovative systems and platforms to assist investigators with data collection and analyses. To ensure sustainability of these services and effectively manage the surge in service utilization, a fee schedule and prioritization levels will be implemented January 5, 2026.
WVCTSI PI Academy: Building Sustainable Research Infrastructure with Data Technology
Join WVCTSI for this special PI Academy event featuring a presentation discussing the January 2026 launch of the new data services fee schedule, service prioritization levels and enhanced customer service features. In addition to the program, there will be opportunities for Q&A and networking and refreshments will be served.
Meet finalists for next provost and vice president of academic affairs
The University’s national search for the next provost and vice president of academic affairs continues, with open forums scheduled for each candidate during the first week of December.
Dr. Christopher Martin delivers endowed lecture in Ireland
Christopher Martin, M.D., professor in the Schools of Medicine and Public Health, delivered an endowed lecture at this year's Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Smiley Symposium on Nov. 14.
WVU Facilities: A note about seasonal temperature changes
Facilities Management asks for your cooperation as we move into the upcoming breaks and colder weather to help us monitor and prepare our buildings for freezing temperatures.
WV college students: Help advance research on substance use and driving behaviors
Do you attend college or technical school in West Virginia? If so, we need your help with a research study about substance use and driving behaviors among college students.
Health Sciences begins website content migration process Nov. 24
Over the next several months, all Health Sciences website content will be moved into a modern, cloud-based content management system (CMS). This update ensures that our sites align with WVU’s current visual identity and provide a more consistent, user-friendly experience for site visitors.
WVU research finds self-control runs in the family
When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research.