Tim South, a student in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, has swam all the Class V rapids and most of the Class IV rapids, on the Lower Gauley River. That kind of courage and determination helped him in his pursuit of a doctoral degree.
Sharing their knowledge with global audiences, West Virginia University experts have reached more than 10 million news readers through a partnership with The Conversation U.S., a nonprofit, independent publisher of explanatory journalism.
Education has taken Sandra Ayivor, a West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences higher education administration doctoral student, a long way from her home in Ghana. But hard work and commitment to her personal mantra — “victory starts in the mind” — have paid off as Ayivor sets her sights on Commencement.
When Carson Cochran was 8 years old, his art teacher asked the class to set a long-term goal and paint one eye of a Daruma doll — a traditional Japanese figure symbolizing perseverance. The other eye is painted once the goal is achieved. That day, Cochran decided his goal was to become a dentist.
To help farmers and ranchers incorporate agritourism into their business models, a West Virginia University researcher will be coordinating with a team of national experts to develop guidelines for generating agritourism revenue.
When Zyiah and Zakiah Bailey walked into their first class at the West Virginia University School of Nursing, they didn’t just sit down as students. They sat down as sisters, best friends and future nurses. Now, the Fairmont natives are preparing to graduate together with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
Lydia Ferrell, a Kingwood native and master’s degree student in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, chose the field to help create conditions where everyone can utilize preventative measures and healthy behaviors to increase their chances of living longer, healthier lives.
A member of the West Virginia University Class of 2025, Collin Edwards — a management information systems and finance major from Hagerstown, Maryland — is looking forward to the future as he prepares for graduation from the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
Eight remarkable members of the West Virginia University Class of 2025 who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence and by making significant contributions on campus, across the Mountain State and beyond have been honored with the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious University student award.
Soon-to-be West Virginia University graduate Jason Cooley’s journey to a bachelor’s degree wasn’t a straight line and he credits a social media ad with helping set his course.