WVU Public Health
@WVUPublicHealth
Improving the quality of life for West Virginians and all who call Appalachia home.
⭐ Student Spotlight: Austin Ulrich ⭐ MPH student Austin Ulrich is leading lead-testing efforts at WIC in Morgantown, helping families stay healthy through education, lab work & support. Thanks for showing why public health matters! Share your summer ➡️ bit.ly/3Is3w5b
🎆 Fireworks are festive, but they’re also risky. WVU assistant professor and School of Public Health Ph.D. epidemiology student Seth Powers is helping the community stay safe this Fourth of July with firework safety reminders. ⤵️ wboy.com/news/health/wv…
👏 Kudos to May 2025 MPH graduate Hannah Ihnat for stepping into the role of program coordinator for the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers at @WVURuralHealth! We love celebrating our outstanding graduates as they make an impact in the state. ⛰️ Congrats, Hannah!
Honoring our future public health leaders! This year’s standout student award winners include: 🔬 Donovan Weekley & Maya Carter – Research 💼 Lydia Ferrell & Jamya Price (not pictured) – Practice 🚀 Connor Stricklen – Pioneering Spirit Congrats to these rising stars! 💙💛
⭐ Student Summer Spotlight ⭐ This summer, MPH student Elisabeth Smiley returned to the WaTCH-WV project—where her journey began as an undergrad! Now, she’s turning wastewater data into insights that support community health. 🧪 Share your experience: bit.ly/3Is3w5b
WVU proudly welcomes its 27th president, Michael T. Benson! His leadership marks a fresh start—and we can’t wait to see where it takes us. Let’s go! 💛💙
It's the start of a new presidency here at WVU! Get to know President @michaeltbenson, his vision for the University, and much more. go.wvu.edu/4GA19
We’re proud to announce this year’s Outstanding Student Award winners—recognized for their potential to make a difference in public health: 🏆 Brooklyn McCutcheon 🏆 Katelyn Eaves 🏆 Elliana Bohan (not pictured) 🏆 Delaney Pugh (not pictured) Congratulations! 👏
Every year, our faculty recognize one student per concentration for outstanding achievement. 🎉 This year’s honorees... Madison “Darby” Taylor: Epi & Biostats Katharine Swesey: Social & Behavioral Sciences Mahayana Garciais: Health Policy, Management & Leadership (not pictured)
👏 Congratulations to WVU Health Sciences Research Associate Herbert Linn on his retirement! Herb has dedicated his career to improving public health in West Virginia, including playing a key role in addressing the opioid overdose epidemic. Best wishes on your next chapter! 🎉
For Connor Stricklen, the @wvu_cce P2A program was more than a service experience — it was a turning point. The support, direction and experience he gained at the @MonCoCAC guided him from mentee to professional! 💼 (📷: @MonCoCAC ) Read more: landgrant.wvu.edu/news/2025/06/2…
Each year, our students recognize outstanding educators who go above and beyond in the classroom. 📚 The Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award was presented to Steve Davis, and the Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award was presented to Mike McCawley. 👏 Congrats!
From teaching classes to offering volunteer opportunities and hosting student interns, the expert staff at the @WVMCHD go above and beyond to train our future public health workforce, earning them this year’s WVU School of Public Health Outstanding Community Partner Award. 👏
Happy birthday to the place we call home! 🥳
Happy Birthday to our wild and wonderful home, West Virginia! 🎉💛💙
Every year a student is presented with the Ruth E. Kershner Community Service Award in memory of Ruth Kershner, Ed.D. ✨ This year’s recipient is Payton Shreve, who has demonstrated outstanding service to a group or community during her time at WVU. Congratulations, Payton! 👏
🌞 Make the most of your summer with @olliwvu! Join a vibrant community of lifelong learners and explore fascinating topics, connect with others and keep your mind active and engaged. 🗓️ Summer registration opens June 23! 👉 olliatwvu.org/get-involved/c…
Small steps = big gains. ❤️ Epidemiologist Bethany Barone Gibbs from the WVU School of Public Health shares that even gentle activities, like tidying up 🧹or taking a stroll 🚶, can have real heart-health benefits. Read more from the @American_Heart: heart.org/en/news/2025/0…
👏 Let's hear it for May graduate Katharine Swesey, MPH! Commissioned into the U.S. Army as a Chemical Corps officer, she is headed to Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Washington state. 🇺🇸 Your passion for public health is going make a difference in the lives of many. Best wishes!
Graduation ✅ Moved out ✅ Claim your FREE year of @WVUAlumniAssoc membership! May and December grads, stay connected, access exclusive benefits and be part of a global network of proud Mountaineer alumni. 💛💙 Learn more: alumni.wvu.edu/join-the-alumn…
Can CBD affect your driving? 🚗 Toni Rudisill explored the topic at the @wvuresearchgrad seminar highlighting research award recipients. Her presentation, “The Effects of Cannabidiol on the Driving Performance of Healthy Adults,” emphasized the importance of real-world research.
Associate Professor Elizabeth Claydon's publication in the Journal of Appalachian Health highlights Libera's work in mental health support for females in Appalachia. Improvements in depression, anxiety and life satisfaction were observed. 🙌 Read more 🔗 publichealth.wvu.edu/news/story/?he…
