Announcements
Rudisill featured speaker at NISBRE
WVU School of Public Health associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics Toni Rudisill presented at the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence, held June 14-17, 2026, in Rockville, Maryland.
SOLE Spotlight on Accessibility: Start with Alt Text and SOLE Accessibility Checker
Faculty who teach in SOLE can support the University’s ongoing efforts to create an inclusive digital environment and ensure compliance with federal accessibility rules by using the SOLE Accessibility Checker and adding meaningful alternative text (alt text) to visual content in courses.
STEPS Lead Simulation Education Specialist Rusty Doerr retirement party set for July 9
Join us on July 9 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the retirement of Russell “Rusty” Doerr, lead simulation education specialist, following more than 17 years of dedicated service in healthcare simulation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS).
Blood Drive planned for July 7 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, July 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students.
SPH Happenings: June 22, 2026
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
WVU in the News: WVU announces research partnership with Johns Hopkins University
Researchers from both institutions will work together on difficult challenges in health, science and society.
Long-time faculty member Davidov to depart School of Public Health
After nearly 20 years with West Virginia University, Danielle Davidov, Ph.D., School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences associate professor and Ph.D. program director for Social and Behavioral Sciences, has announced she will be leaving the University.
Improve sleep, habits and confidence with Mindfulness
Whether you’re seeking better sleep, more effective habits or inspired confidence, the Mindfulness Summer Series invites you to breathe and reconnect with what matters most.
Research Office launches recruitment website for participants in research studies
The Research Office has launched a centralized website to support recruitment efforts for researchers conducting Institutional Review Board or IRB-approved studies that are actively seeking participants. This resource is designed to help increase visibility for ongoing research projects and connect researchers with potential participants across the University community and beyond. It is a replacement for the Survey Tuesday mailing previously managed by Strategic Communications and Marketing.
Petros to step down as dean of the School of Pharmacy
William Petros, Pharm.D., FCCP, Gates Wigner Dean of the WVU School of Pharmacy, announced his intention to retire and conclude his tenure as dean by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as the position is filled.