Announcements
SPH Happenings: October 12, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Cancer Communications course to be offered online in Spring 2027: PUBH 493A/593A
PUBH 493A/593A: Cancer Communications is being offered online in Spring 2027. The 3-credit course is available to undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about how information about cancer is produced, shared, interpreted, and acted upon in society.
Undergraduate GEF and Honors course for Spring 2027
WVU School of Public Health will offer a 3-credit course, PUBH 101: Introduction to Public and Community Health, for undergraduate students interested in learning more about public and community health. The course is available online for the Spring 2027 semester.
Woods named School of Medicine faculty affairs fellow
SueAnn Woods, Ph.D., associate professor of occupational therapy, has been named the WVU School of Medicine Faculty Affairs Fellow for 2026 – 2027.
Mountain State Conference on Disabilities announces registration, sponsor and vendor opportunities
Registration, sponsorship and vending info for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities happening April 15-17, 2027 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.
Health Sciences Center announces first Employee of the Month recipients
The West Virginia Health Sciences Center has announced its first Employee of the Month recipients, recognizing employees who exemplify the Operation Blue Sky values of psychological safety, curiosity, and fun through exceptional support of students and contributions to a positive learning environment.
WVU Occupational Therapy programs to host open house
The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about its programs at two open house events on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OT Lab, HSC-S 1202.
WVU School of Public Health welcomes new ambassadors for the 2026-27 academic year
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is pleased to welcome six student ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year: Jakob Bowman, Baylee Burns, Kathryn Carson, Isabella Cervantes, Trey Rouse, and Sabrina Thorn.
In Remembrance: H. James Williams, M.D.
Harold James “Jim” Williams, M.D., age 73, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born May 15, 1953 to the late Harold and Rita Mary (Eberling) Williams. He grew up alongside his five sisters.
SOLE profile photo submission standards updated for students, faculty and staff
Students and employees now follow different processes to submit SOLE profile photos. Please review the updated SOLE Profile Photo Submission Standards for students and faculty.