Technology and Silicon Valley are practically synonymous. People from all over the world come to this corner of California with dreams of disrupting the market with the latest technological advancement. It’s famous for an ultra-competitive environment saturated with the best and the brightest minds in technology and entrepreneurship.

So, how do you break in and set yourself apart from the competition in Silicon Valley? You’ll need a graduate degree first, but in order to lead you must have an...

Everywhere you look, industries are recruiting leaders to bring experience and vision to their fields. But if you look a little more closely, you’ll find that certain industries are growing more rapidly than others. Companies within these industries are looking specifically for leaders with advanced degrees to help them in their expansion.

So, if you’re ready to take that next step in your career, look no further than these five growing industries — and find out how you can grow into a...

Sustainability has never been a more relevant topic — and today it is also an exciting and rapidly growing industry. If you’re interested in the topic of sustainability, chances are you want to make the world a better and more environmentally friendly place, and one way you can do this is by furthering your education with a graduate degree in sustainability.

WVU offers various graduate degrees that highlight and promote sustainability. Here’s what you need to know about the career paths that...

West Virginia University is one of 115 R1 institutions, which means we’re recognized for our groundbreaking research and innovation. Only the best research universities in the country achieve this status, and WVU is renowned for its research-based graduate programs and popular research-intensive programs.

Interested in knowing what the latest research is coming out of WVU? Read on to hear about five innovative research studies happening on campus right now!

Looking for a quality graduate technology program to put you ahead? There are plenty of degree programs and advanced certificates out there, so finding the right program to serve as a bridge between your “right now” and the future of tech can come with a variety of questions.

If you’re thinking about attending one of WVU’s graduate or PhD programs, you’re probably spending your time researching a variety of things: Your field of study, the programs in your department, what scholarships are available, what professors you may have, etc.

But one thing you should consider — if you already haven’t — is pursuing a graduate assistantship position. A graduate assistantship can give you practical teaching and research experience, not to mention networking connections and a...

Ah, research. The endless hours in the lab, the original hypotheses, the evenings combing the library shelves. Not everyone loves research. But if you do, you should find a graduate program that provides the environment and support you need to get your hands dirty.

To start, you’re probably looking for a university that lives and breathes research: an R1 Doctoral University. Based on the Carnegie classification system, R1 institutions have the highest research activity of any American...

The landscape of businesses and the role of human resources and its managers is evolving.

If you have considered getting a graduate degree in HR, understanding why and how that landscape is changing may help you make a more informed decision on putting the time, energy, and money into pursuing a graduate degree. 

You may already be familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (better known as FAFSA) from your days as an undergrad. It’s the most popular method of financing graduate school, providing over $150 billion each year to millions of students, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

FAFSA is a great option if you need to finance your master’s degree, but the deadline for the 2017-2018 school year is approaching faster than you might think.

WVU is here to share the top three...

West Virginia University is dedicated to providing you with the most helpful tips and advice possible when it comes to your questions and concerns surrounding graduate school.

That’s why we’ve taken the time in this blog post to list out the various downloadable, graduate admissions resources we have developed over the past year.

Note: Visit The WVU Resource Library and get access to the available resources, blog, and newsletter targeted at graduate degree-seeking students.