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...

West Virginia is short on neurologists. According toDavid Watson, who directs theWest Virginia UniversityHeadache Center, the state has just half of the neurologists it needs. This scarcity can cause problems for people with migraine whose primary physicians aren’t trained or equipped to treat (or even diagnose) their more complicated cases.

A recent study Watson conducted withUmer Najib, the director of WVU’sHeadache Medicine Fellowship Program, andMelissa Moore, aneurologyresident in...

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.

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.