Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU Mountaineer mascot receives flu vaccine
The Mountaineer mascot, Cade Kincaid, received his Flu vaccine on Wednesday, Oct. 8 through the WVU School of Pharmacy.
HVAC maintenance will temporarily shut down parts of walkway behind Ruby Memorial
A vendor will be working to replace portions of the HVAC units on top of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. This work will require the temporary closure of the 4 North exit door and a portion of the sidewalk outside The Market at WVU Health Sciences.
SPH Happenings: Oct. 13, 2025
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
WVU in the News: Morrisey wants to make West Virginia healthy again
WVU School of Public Health experts Bethany Barone Gibbs and Elizabeth Claydon suggest ways the state can help West Virginians live healthier, longer lives.
WVU in the News: WVU Global Health Week kicks off with speaker Rahul Gupta
WVU Health Sciences is hosting Global Health Week from Oct. 6-10, and former White House senior drug policy advisor Rahul Gupta kicked off the event speaking to students and staff on topics related to global health.
WVU School of Public Health welcomes new ambassadors for 2025-26 academic year
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is pleased to welcome five new student ambassadors for the 2025-26 academic year: McKenzie Akers, Amelia Holtschneider, Trey Rouse, Connor Stricklen and Sabrina Thorn.
Residents and Fellows invited to Job Fair on October 28
Residents and Fellows are welcome to participate in a WVU Medicine system-wide job fair on October 28, 2025. The event will take place in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Room in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Undergraduate GEF course to be offered online in Spring 2026: Social Determinants of Health (PUBH 202)
PUBH 202: Social Determinants of Health is a 3-credit course available to undergraduate students interested in learning more about the social factors or determinants that impact health. This course will be offered ONLINE in Spring 2026.
Undergraduate GEF and Honors course for Spring 2026: Introduction to Public and Community Health (PUBH 101)
PUBH 101: Introduction to Public and Community Health is a 3-credit course available to undergraduate students interested in learning more about public and community health. The course will be offered in person on the Downtown Campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:15 p.m. in Spring 2026.
WVU Student Health to offer flu shot clinics in October
West Virginia University Student Health Services will offer several flu shot clinics throughout October for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.