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Professor emeritus authors new book challenging misclassification of suicide in the U.S.

Ian Rockett, professor emeritus of epidemiology at WVU School of Public Health, is shedding light on an overlooked public health crisis in his upcoming book, “Hidden Suicides and Fatal Overdoses: A Forward Path.” The book takes an in-depth look at the widespread undercounting and misclassification of suicides in the U.S., revealing factors that obscure the true scale of self-inflicted deaths.

WVCTSI Research Scholars sharing research on a global stage

Past and current WVCTSI Research Scholars are sharing their work on a global stage and leading in the field of international occupational health. Assistant Professors Caroline P. Groth and Tyler Quinn, from WVU School of Public Health, both recently presented at the EPICOH2025 conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Public health faculty recognized for long-form scholarship

Associate Professor Erik Carlton and Professor Darren Liu from the School of Public Health Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership will be recognized for their recent textbook publications during the annual Long-form Scholarship Celebration.

WVU in the News: Scents and sensibility: Aromatherapy is being used to reduce pain, boost mood and more

Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, clove, pine — the scents of fall can instantly stir nostalgia, warmth and comfort. But those familiar aromas may be doing more than reminding us of cozy sweaters and flickering candles. A growing body of research suggests that what we smell can actually influence how we feel — emotionally and even physically. That’s something Marian “Marnie” Reven, an assistant professor at West Virginia University’s School of Nursing and a licensed aromatherapist, knows firsthand.

WVU in the News: Walk for breast cancer awareness

People were at Mountaineer Field and wearing their pink bright and early today for the annual breast cancer walk. The event was held in memory of the late Betty Puskar, who passed away in 2020. Puskar was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985 and sought treatment in Houston.