WVU School of Public Health

06/03/2026

Moving more. Sitting less. Healthier pregnancies.

A study led by WVU School of Public Health researcher Bethany Barone Gibbs found that even light activity, like walking or simply getting up and moving throughout the day, may help reduce the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia during pregnancy. The findings, recently published in JAMA, offer a practical approach to improving maternal health.🤰

Read more about the study and its implications: https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/02/wvu-study-shows-pregnant-women-who-sit-less-and-move-more-have-fewer-adverse-outcomes

06/01/2026

🎓 Two graduates. Two unique journeys. One incredible achievement.

For Tracy Smith, balancing a leadership career in healthcare and family responsibilities while earning her MHA led to the fulfillment of a goal years in the making.

For Eric Reed, graduation marked the culmination of a journey that spanned more than two decades, including military service and a career in healthcare.

Their stories reflect the perseverance, resilience and determination that define today’s healthcare leaders. Join us in congratulating Tracy and Eric on earning their Master of Health Administration degrees! 👏

For many graduates of WVU’s online programs, commencement is about more than earning a degree. It is the culmination of years spent balancing careers, families, responsibilities, and coursework while refusing to give up on their goals.

In this story, graduates from across WVU reflect on the journey that brought them to commencement weekend and what it felt like to finally walk across the stage as Mountaineers.

From late nights and career changes to personal growth and perseverance, their stories highlight what makes the online student experience so unique and so meaningful.

Read the full story and hear from the Class of 2026:
https://online.wvu.edu/news-and-stories/2026/05/21/online-graduates-reflect-on-the-journey-leading-up-to-commencement-2026?utm_source=facebook-wvuonline&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=commencement-2026-feature-5.21.26

05/29/2026

👏 Kudos to standout Master of Public Health graduate Chloe Hatfield!

This fall, Chloe will be heading to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she’ll become a student in the health education and promotion Ph.D. program at the University of Cincinnati. ❤️🖤

“I’m most excited about getting involved in more research and community-based projects. I also look forward to creating new connections and exploring new opportunities in Cincinnati.”

Join us in wishing her all the best on this next chapter! 📚

05/27/2026

Are you a student or recent graduate who accepted a full-time job, internship, fellowship or grad school offer? If so, we want to share your exciting news! 🎉

Simply complete this short form ➡️ https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/67uPPSWQeP

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

🎓 Five years. Two degrees. Endless possibilities. ✨

The WVU School of Public Health proudly celebrates the FIRST-EVER graduates of our Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s programs. These six students fast-tracked their education, gained hands-on experience and are already stepping into careers at organizations like WVU Medicine, Mon Health and Allegheny Health Network.

Read more about the milestone achievement ➡️ https://publichealth.wvu.edu/news/story/?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-marks-milestone-with-first-graduates-from-accelerated-bachelor-s-to-mast

05/20/2026

From student awards to faculty and community partner recognitions, the WVU School of Public Health Year-end Awards Celebration highlighted the passion and purpose driving the next generation of public health leaders. These individuals and organizations have gone above and beyond to lead, serve and make a difference. 💙💛 Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! 👏

See the full list of honorees ➡️ https://publichealth.wvu.edu/news/story/?headline=honoring-excellence-school-of-public-health-recognizes-outstanding-students-faculty-and-community-pa

05/18/2026

🎓 Friday was a celebration of hard work, resilience and purpose. We’re so proud of our newest graduates and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make in communities across West Virginia and beyond. Your future is just beginning!

We were also honored to celebrate honorary degree recipient Tom Jones, whose leadership and commitment to improving health care continues to make a lasting impact across the state. 💛💙

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

If you missed commencement, watch the 2026 HSC May Commencement video here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/vPZOhLC6iIA

05/15/2026

Behind-the-scenes snapshots before today’s big moment…snapping photos, adjusting caps and gowns, sharing embraces and soaking in all the memories before crossing the Commencement stage. 🎓

The future is bright for these newest School of Public Health graduates, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate alongside them today. Let’s Go, Mountaineers! 💛💙

05/15/2026

🎉 The big day is here! School of Public Health will celebrate commencement today (Friday, May 15) at noon at the WVU Hope Coliseum. 🎓

All commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed and archived at graduation.wvu.edu.