Announcements
Longtime healthcare leader inducted into honor society for health administration
J. Thomas “Tom” Jones, former president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, was recently inducted as an honorary member into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for health administration. The recognition was facilitated by the West Virginia University School of Public Health following Jones’ guest lecture during the Master of Health Administration professional development seminar.
Gov. Justice announces DHHR secretary and advisory roles for WVU leaders
Gov. Jim Justice named Dr. Jeff Coben interim secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, effective Dec. 12, 2022. Coben assumes the role formerly held by Bill Crouch who announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2022. Crouch will remain at DHHR as an advisor until that date.
WVU commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 17, musical pioneer and special education teacher to receive honorary degrees
In gold and blue caps and gowns, more than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their accomplishments during two December commencement ceremonies.
Building connections at state healthcare executives annual meeting
Students and faculty from the WVU School of Public Health’s Master of Health Administration and B.S. in Health Services Management and Leadership programs gained valuable experience and connections during the 2022 Annual Meeting of West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (WV ACHE) in Charleston, W.Va.
Undergraduate students present hands-on capstone experiences with community partners during Capstone Showcase
On Dec. 7, 14 seniors from the West Virginia University School of Public Health presented the results of their capstone experiences to their peers, professors, mentors and community partners.
School of Public Health staff, faculty, and students invited to a holiday potluck lunch and a movie
All School of Public Health staff, faculty, and students are invited to holiday pot luck lunch and a movie. Join us on Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Hostler Auditorium (G17) and bring your favorite dish or movie snack as we watch "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
Van Liere Research Conference now accepting abstracts
The 2023 Van Liere Research Conference is now accepting abstracts from all WVU Health Sciences students for the poster sessions and oral presentation/concurrent sessions.
WVU-led initiative engages West Virginia youth in their communities
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Health Sciences & Technology Academy are collaborating on a project that will facilitate another relationship across West Virginia — connecting the state’s youth with their communities.
STAR, related systems will be down Sunday for critical security update
Banner (STAR) and STAR-related applications will be unavailable from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 11) for a critical security update that requires more time than our normal maintenance window allows.
Blood Drive set for Dec. 14 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
The next American Red Cross blood drive for employees, facility and onsite students is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. in WVU Medicine J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room.