Are you looking for a job that allows you to work in a variety of environments?

Are you passionate about having a meaningful career?

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others?

The Master of Social Work at West Virginia University is dedicated to producing competent and effective professionals who are committed to enhancing social well-being and quality of life — with particular emphasis on vulnerable and oppressed populations in small towns and rural areas characteristic of the...

The field of physical therapy is an appropriate fit for mission-minded, ambitious, forward-thinking, and intelligent professionals. It's a highly demanding field, but for those dedicated to applying themselves to an advanced STEM education — and who want to help others live happier, healthier lives — a Doctor of Physical Therapy program could be the perfect fit.

Let's dive a little deeper and learn more about the field of PT along with what sets West Virginia University's Doctor of Physical...

“The future of the economy is in STEM … that’s where the jobs of tomorrow will be,” said James Brown, the executive director of the STEM Education Coalition in Washington D.C.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and if you're looking for a strong return on investment (ROI), consider getting an advanced STEM education.

You're dedicated to positively impacting the lives of others, right?

You're interested in pursuing a degree that helps you do so, correct?

You've decided that an advanced degree in social work is going to help you achieve your career goals, yes?

If that's the case, we want to help you in financing graduate school so that you have one less thing to worry about as you pursue your mission-driven master's degree.

Do you have an appreciation for nature and a passion for working with your hands?

Do you find both art and science compelling?

Are you looking to make a career change? 

Landscape architecture is the design and planning profession that applies both art and science to achieve the best use of land. West Virginia University's Landscape Architecture program prepares students to become effective professionals and citizens. This is achieved by emphasizing a philosophy of responsibility and commitment...

Opioid addiction has become one of the largest and deadliest epidemics in the United States, and opioid trafficking has co-evolved along with the advance of modern technologies. Finding ways to address the growing online participation in opioid trafficking is an urgent task.

West Virginia University is one of the few prestigious R1 institutions in the nation, and WVU's researchers are dedicated to combating the opioid epidemic, which is why they're thinking outside the box and developing...

We understand that going back to school can sometimes get expensive. With tuition, textbooks, and commuting costs, it all adds up.

As a driven student pursuing a graduate degree in public health who is determined to impact positive change in the world, you deserve some help in financing graduate school. Here are a few scholarships available to students just like you!

You'd be surprised to learn how many parents of prospective graduate students are intimately involved in their children's graduate school admissions and application process.

What does this look like exactly? Well, many graduate school administrators receive calls and emails from parents checking-in on their children's progress. These check-ins vary from inquiries about application requirements to follow-ups on receipt of transcripts. Whatever the reason behind these check-ins, it’s clear who...

Kristyn Lizbinski, a doctoral student studying biologyatWest Virginia University, is on a mission to reveal that every neuron is a unique snowflake. In more technical terms, she's researching the principles of neuron diversity.

Keep reading for a closer look at Kristyn's research findings, along with how she utilized WVU's status as one of the 120 R1 institutions in the nation to augment her STEM education.

At West Virginia University, we've been busy researching, analyzing, and creating content related to the kinds of topics that are valuable to you.

We took a few minutes to research the five most viewed blog posts from The Summit Ahead from 2018. Take a look, and hopefully, you'll find these stories to be as valuable as the rest of our readers!