Announcements
WVU-trained Faith Community Nurse brings breast health awareness to Taylor County
Heidi Zbosnik, RN, a faith community nurse from Taylor County, recently organized a women’s health event for her community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
WVU alumnus Danny Scalise II receives prestigious national prize, uncovering meaningful West Virginia connection
For West Virginia University School of Public Health alumnus Danny Scalise II receiving the 2025 Milton and Ruth Roemer Prize for Creative Local Public Health Work from the American Public Health Association felt like a full circle moment—connecting his education at WVU to a legacy of innovative public health work.
Celebrating 15 years of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and 25 years of WV AHEC
Since 2011 and 2001, the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and WV AHEC have partnered with West Virginia’s dedicated healthcare providers, visionary legislators, and our WVU colleagues to strengthen the heartbeat of our rural communities.
Planned power outage scheduled for HSC first floor Saturday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 11
As part of the HSC Dentistry renovation project the following areas will experience an interruption in electrical service on Saturday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 11:
Order of Vandalia nominations open
The University’s highest service honor is presented each year to individuals who have provided extraordinary service to WVU, either as a supporter and/or as a faculty or staff member. Submit nominations before Jan. 30, 2026.
WVU Nursing professor presents at international health institute
Associate Professor Dr. Susan Newfield from the WVU School of Nursing presented and cohosted at the Summer 2025 Social Work and Community Health Institute. The Institute took place June 9-20 and featured hybrid-style workshops, which allowed learners and presenters to showcase their work from home.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member contributes to National Public Data Working Group at Clinton Global Initiative
WVU School of Nursing faculty member and Coordinator of Global Programs Dana Friend recently participated in the Safeguarding Public Data and Information Ecosystems in the United States working group at the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting, joining national and global leaders working to strengthen trust in public health information.
In Memoriam: Mathis Frick, MD
Dr. Mathis Frick passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born to the late Willi and Elsbeth Frick in Zurich, Switzerland, on February 4, 1944.
Health Sciences Career Closet taking donations beginning Jan. 5
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Student Career Center is excited to announce the Health Sciences Career Closet, designed to help students look and feel their best as they prepare for interviews, presentations, and professional experiences.
Inside healthcare leadership development: Senior HR leaders join School of Public Health Administrative Grand Rounds
West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled “Proactively Managing Your Development as Healthcare Leaders” on Friday, January 16, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.