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Dr. Nemitz sitting with students in front of fire in presidents parlor. All students face the president, he seems to be laughing.

President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., talks with a group of students in the President’s Lounge Parlor, located in the WVSOM Student Center.
Dr. Nemitz walking on sunny campus day with 4 visitors to campus, two on each side. All appear happy and laughing/smiling.

WVSOM’s Lewisburg campus offers students a chance to take a break with a walk outdoors between classes. WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., joins a group of students in front of the Student Center.
WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., recognizes a line of employees during the annual Employee Celebration for their years of service.

WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., recognizes employees during the annual Employee Celebration for their years of service.
Dr. Nemitz speaking to seminar attendee's.

WVSOM Alumni Association’s Summer Seminar, presenter James W. Nemitz, Ph.D.., provided a summary of current WVSOM projects.
Drs. Nemitz with student, faculty and staff volunteers in Lewisburg, WV

WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., along with WVSOM students, faculty, staff, students and volunteers, participated in the inaugural National D.O. Day of Service, a volunteer initiative established by the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents.
Members of WVSOM platform party at 2023 Graduation lined up in the president's lounge.

WVSOM’s graduation ceremony brings members of the Class of 2023 on stage with WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., along with other members of the platform party including, Manuel Ballas, D.O., Dawn Roberts, Ed.D., Art Rubin, D.O., Linda Boyd, D.O., Robert Foster, D.O., Robert Holstein, D.O., Michael Antolini, D.O., Kristi Bridges, Ph.D., Andrea Nazar, D.O., Christopher Kennedy, D.O. and Rebecca Scopa Kelso, Ph.D.
Drs. Gupta and Nemitz roundtable discussion

WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., welcomes Rahul Gupta, M.D., director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, to the school’s campus in June. Gupta met with WVSOM students, local physicians and other individuals who impact local health care. The event focused on discussions related to substance use disorder (SUD) and recovery, and the many community partnerships and programs WVSOM has created to try to fight the opioid epidemic.
Dr. Nemitz and President Smith at WVSOM's Golden Jubilee

Marshall President Brad Smith and Dr. Nemitz attending WVSOM's Golden Jubilee 2022
President Nemitz at WV Politics news segment

WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., joins WOWK-TV host Mark Curtis during an appearance on “Inside West Virginia Politics.”
Dr. Nemitz and Dr. Foster hold a femur at parade

Bob Foster, D.O., and President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., share a conversation during the Golden Jubilee parade. Dr. Foster dressed as A.T. Still, D.O., M.D., the founder of osteopathic medicine. A longtime faculty member and administrator, Foster retired in the summer of 2023 after 45 years of service to the medical school.