Adam Shickley, a Pennsylvania resident who pursued West Virginia University's Master of Arts in Literacy Education, spoke with us about his decision to pursue this respected program, why pursuing a Reading Specialist Certification is worth it, how this 100 percent online program fit his busy schedule, and how the professors and fellow LE students have helped him to hone the skills needed to make a lasting impact in

Budget cuts, overcrowded classrooms, lack of food security, school violence, teacher turnover, an ongoing immigration crisis — America’s education system is vulnerable for these reasons and so many more.

Eleni, a current student enrolled in West Virginia University's Literacy Education graduate program, is pursuing this degree in order to positively impact the often volatile education field that exists today. She's also pursuing the respected Reading Specialist Certification,

Current WVU Sport Management student and Chicago Blackhawks' Senior Manager of Player Development, Ian Gentile, shares with us his experience as a part-time student and full-time employee, some tips on how to excel in graduate school online, and how enrolling in this program helped him become a well-rounded and resourceful worker! 

It's no secret that West Virginia has some of the highest rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease in the country. But to create a healthier landscape in some of our state’s unhealthiest counties, a fewWest Virginia Universityfaculty believe you have to empower the entire community.

Communities in WV's Clay and McDowell counties will soon be the focus of a rural health project led by faculty fromWVU Extension Service,WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, andWVU School of...

From humble beginnings, WVU has distinguished itself as a top academic institution. It’s classified as an R1 university – the highest research classification doctoral universities can receive by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. R1 institutions are at the forefront of research and innovation and receive federal or private funding specifically for their academic research.

Graduate programs and students make innovative contributions that impact their field and the...

As a future leader in the field of public health, it’s crucial that you familiarize yourself with the major public health organizations that are impacting the public health landscape. The more familiar you are with these organizations, the more informed you’ll be of the current and emerging public health trends.

That said, let's dive into 10 of the major public health organizationsso that you can

AWest Virginia Universitygraduate student whose research focuses on food insecurity on college campuses has been selected for a fellowship with the American Society for Nutrition, a very competitive fellowship for academics and researchers.

Forever passionate about food security and food integrity, Rebecca Hagedorn is studying stressors that directly relate to students who struggle with finding reliable

The field of public health is an evidence-based, data-driven discipline that is focused on providing real-world solutions to complex health issues. And as an aspiring public health professional, you’re passionate about engaging with the data and research in order to identify and provide solutions for our communities’ public health needs.

In order to address these needs, an advanced degree in public health is often needed. Completing a graduate degree in public health can help you enact change...

Have you ever thought about how you could contribute to society? Going back to school and earning a graduate degree might be the answer to making the world a better place. 

West Virginia University is currently educating the next generation of world changers, and you are invited to be a part of this. Read on to discover several graduate programs that will help you change the world for the better.