Do you consider yourself an empathetic and compassionate human being?

Can you see yourself securing a career in the helping professions?

Are you thinking about boosting your career opportunities with a graduate degree?

If this sounds like you, then you may want to consider a career in the dynamic, mission-driven field of social work. Many people write social work off as an option because they think it only means working at CPS or providing therapy, and that is not the

Robotics is a sophisticated branch of technology that blends disciplines like computer science, engineering, information technology, and cyber-physical systems to create and evaluate intelligent machines that are capable of working in tandem with or in place of humans.

As technology continues to advance, an increasing number of industries reap the benefits of robotics technology. From smart infrastructure to intelligent transportation, from exploration to sustainable agriculture, robotics...

West Virginia University’s Robotics program is led by talented professionals who lead, collaborate, and inspire graduate students who are passionate about the field of robotics engineering. Fueled by a spirit of innovation, the Robotics program is designed to perpetuate technological advancements in the field of robotics engineering.

We had the opportunity to speak with one PhD candidate at WVU who is participating in the

Meet Katie Condon — West Virginia University's Assistant Director of Admission & Recruitment.

In addition to her work in the Office of Admissions, Katie pursued a master's degree at West Virginia University, which in turn inspired her to stay and pursue her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration.

We asked her a few questions and learned more about how her time at WVU has prepared her for a meaningful career in higher education administration — where she can utilize her skills in...

Meet Kristen Cosner. Kristen is a proud 2018 alumna of the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) online graduate program at West Virginia University — finishing the program in less than two years.

After earning her master’s degree in IMC, Kristen was hired as a Communications Coordinator in the Office of Marketing and Public Relations at Glenville State College. Read Kristen’s unique story of survival and

West Virginia University is proud to be home to a community of forward-thinking, ambitious professionals who are working toward transforming the dynamic and impactful field of higher education administration.

Connor Ferguson is a graduate of WVU's Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration, and she has also been accepted to WVU's Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education. Fueled by a love of learning and a respect for the field of higher education, she shares her thoughts on how WVU's...

What is higher education administration?

A multifaceted and results-oriented field, higher education administration is a unique discipline related to the much larger umbrella of administration and management. Higher education administration involves the coordination of various academic programs, departments, and activities for higher education institutions.

If you're thinking about working in higher education, then this interview is a must-read.

If you’re thinking about going to graduate school, you’ve probably been wondering how to start studying for the Graduate Record Examination, otherwise known as the GRE.

Most graduate programs require that applicants take the GRE, a roughly four-hour test that resembles the structure of its college entry precursor, the SAT, with three sections that assess verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills. So, if you’re worried that your standardized test-taking abilities are rusty, don’t be....

COVID-19 has had an unforeseeable impact on individuals and communities around the globe. In the wake of this global pandemic, it is more crucial, now than ever before, to prepare the next generation of public health experts to handle pandemics like the one we are experiencing today. 

Getting a graduate degree in public health will enable you to address a wide range of public health issues, from pandemics to poor air quality to health policy and will give you the skills to improve the lives of

As individuals, we face a deluge of information unprecedented in human history, from the screens we carry in our pockets to broadcast media, from traditional print to emerging AI technologies. As marketing communications professionals, we should be asking ourselves a crucial question: How can we, as professional communicators, propel our message, reach our target audience, remain relevant, and experience professional success in a competitive industry like marketing communications?

Success in...