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Photograph of Easton Cahill, an undergraduate researcher at WVU. He is pictured against a black background wearing a white lab coat over a light blue shirt and bright blue tie. He has curly brown hair.

WVU biology student keeping an eye on unique vision problems

When Easton Cahill arrived at West Virginia University, he was the first in his family to attend college. As a high school student in Bridgeport, he was drawn to science through the influence of his biology teacher. Once he discovered his affinity for research, his path became clear — WVU was his choice.

Nine members of a Cirque de Soleil cast pose for a picture together for a picture dressed in their brightly colored costumes.

WVU Athletic Training alumna supporting Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil shows are famous for their stunning aerial performances, world-class acrobatics, amazing contortion acts, and captivating blend of theater, music and dance. While the audience is mesmerized by the magic happening on stage, Val Bustamante, a West Virginia University School of Medicine Athletic Training alumna, works behind the scenes to ensure the performers remain healthy and injury-free.

A photograph of a young couple holding a baby and posing with a coastal town in the background along a huge body of water. The woman I wearing a pink, patterned dress. The man is wearing a light blue shirt and the young boy has short on with a blue shirt

Making a difference, from a distance

Business data analytics student Amber Pickett is making West Virginia a better place to live — all the way from Italy. Already a doctor of audiology, Pickett said she hopes to utilize her additional graduate degree from the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics to improve medical emergency services in Monongalia County.

Martin Hall is shown from a distance.

WVU IMC and DMC scholarship recipients bring diverse experiences to virtual classroom

From an active duty U.S. Air Force member to a first-generation college student, the 2024 West Virginia University Reed College of Media Integrated Marketing Communications and Data Digital Marketing Communications Scholarship recipients run the gamut in terms of life and work experiences, but they each demonstrate the drive to advance their careers and the desire to make a positive impact on their communities.

Headshot of WVU MFA student Josey Miller. She is pictured against a peach colored background wearing a cream colored sweater. She has long, brown hair.
A person smiles in the stands at a wrestling venue.

WVU alumna providing care for World Wrestling Entertainment superstars

Nicole Faso is the only female athletic trainer on the road with World Wrestling Entertainment. The job requires her to travel globally, providing vital medical care to performers at major televised events like WWE SmackDown, 52 weeks of the year. Faso credits experience in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Athletic Training program with preparing her to thrive in the fast-paced, travel-intensive environment.

Photograph of WVU law student Parker D’Antoni pictured inside. He is wearing a navy blue and gray, WVU-branded golf shirt and has short, light brown hair.
Grid of five headshots of WVU faculty members including two men and three women.

Five tapped as WVU Honors College Faculty Fellows

Each academic year, the West Virginia University Honors College welcomes a new cohort of faculty fellows to help its students seek out new knowledge and connections, explore diverse ideas and apply what they learn to real-world problems.

Photo of WVU doctoral student Christy Knight show here wearing a navy blue and gold WVU-branded zip up jacket over a WVU-branded T-shir. She has short salt and pepper hair and wears glasses. She is standing in front of green trees.

WVU doctoral student making teaching dreams come true with online program

Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Christy Knight currently resides in Stokesdale, North Carolina, close to her three sons who are now grown. With more time on her hands, she was open to new opportunities, and found that her passion for accounting and a dream to teach the subject was possible thanks to the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics fully online Doctorate of Business Administration Program.

Two WVU med students, one male wearing a blue jacket and white dress shirt, and one female wearing a light green dress and with long blonde hair, show off their placement certificates during Match Day 2024.

Graduating WVU medical students prepare for next chapter of training

Medical students graduating from West Virginia University will go to 24 states and Washington, D.C., for their residency placements. West Virginia will retain 48% of the class. The placement announcements were made as part of the University’s Match Day celebration.