WVU School of Public Health

08/31/2026

Start joining us on and don your WVU gear or gold and blue every Monday as part of our new WVU tradition! 💛💙

08/28/2026

Associate Professor Carrie Groth represented the School of Public Health on the international stage earlier this week when she presented research at the EPICOH Conference in Sweden. 🌍

Her research explores the relationship between cleaning and disinfection product use and asthma-related health outcomes among healthcare workers. The findings will ultimately help inform ways to reduce asthma-related risks for healthcare workers.

Thank you for sharing impactful research that is helping create healthier workplaces around the world! 👏

08/26/2026

Ready to take the next step in your public health education? SOPHAS applications are now open for Spring 2027 (online only) and Fall 2027 Master of Public Health, Master of Health Administration and Ph.D. programs at the WVU School of Public Health!

Deadlines:
🔹Spring admission: Nov. 20 (International: Oct. 15)
🔹Fall admission: June 15 (International: May 15)
🔹Ph.D. admission: Dec. 15

Apply now ➡️ https://sophas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant/login

08/24/2026

Ready to walk your way to better mobility?🚶‍♀️Walk With Ease is a free, 6-week walking program from the Arthritis Foundation, offered in West Virginia through the Office of Health Services Research at the WVU School of Public Health.

The self-directed format lets you walk on your own schedule, with guidance and encouragement delivered by text or email, daily or weekly. Plus, you’ll receive a free e-book!

📅 Sign up by Sept. 5, select the “self-directed” group, and complete the form to be entered to win a water bottle! The winner will be drawn Sept. 8.

👉 Sign up: https://startwalkwithease.org/Identity/Account/Register/wv

08/21/2026

A little rain couldn’t stop us from welcoming back our Public Health Mountaineers! Even though our Welcome Back Picnic moved indoors, the good food, good conversations and Mountaineer spirit were still going strong. 💛💙

Thanks to everyone who joined us, and here’s to a great year ahead! 📚

08/20/2026

OLLI at WVU, part of the School of Public Health, is offering another great lineup of opportunities to learn, explore new interests, and connect with others through lifelong learning.

The Fall 2026 course catalog is here! Registration opens Aug. 24, with classes beginning Sept. 14. Check out the catalog and find something that sparks your curiosity. ⤵

The fall catalog is in the mail! But you can browse it now at https://www.olliatwvu.org/get-involved/catalogs Registration begins August 24.

08/17/2026

Our new Public Health Mountaineers have officially arrived!

Academic Day ✅
Scavenger hunt adventures ✅
Exploring HSC ✅
Making new connections ✅

A fun day getting to know all about the School of Public Health, finding their way around the HSC campus, and kicking off their Mountaineer journey! Here’s to a year full of new experiences, new friendships, and plenty of memories. 💛💙

08/14/2026

Kudos to Master of Public Health students Eva Dillaman and Sabrina Thorn on being selected for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health's (ASPPH) 2026–2027 This is Public Health Ambassador cohort! 🎉

Throughout the year, TIPH Ambassadors collaborate with students across the country to bring awareness to public health issues, education and career opportunities through outreach, storytelling and leadership opportunities.

We’re excited to see Eva and Sabrina represent the WVU School of Public Health while helping raise awareness of the field and inspire the next generation of public health leaders. 💙💛

08/13/2026

REMINDER: There's still time to recognize an outstanding alum for the inaugural WVU School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award.

⏰ Submit your nominations by noon tomorrow (8/14), and help us celebrate an alum who’s making a difference!

Help us recognize an alum making a difference! Nominations are now open for the 🌟inaugural🌟 WVU School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring graduates whose leadership, service and professional accomplishments reflect the mission and values of the School. The recipient will be recognized during Homecoming weekend and return to campus to share their public health journey with our students and community.

🗓 Nomination deadline: Noon on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
📋 Submit a nomination: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5u3Lv4spqJeHJ0a
🔗 Full details: https://publichealth.wvu.edu/news/story/?headline=nominations-open-forinaugural-school-of-public-health-distinguished-alumni-award

08/12/2026

Welcome Week kicks off TODAY! 💛💙

We’re excited to welcome students back to campus and kick off a new semester full of new connections, experiences and opportunities. There’s plenty happening across campus this week, so check out the full Welcome Week schedule ⤵ and find an event that’s calling your name.

Let’s make it a great start to the semester, Mountaineers!