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Finding Funding for Graduate School — Erin's Story

  August 11, 2021    

Finding funding for graduate school doesn't have to be stressful or difficult. There are so many types of financial aid, and financing graduate school doesn't have to break the bank.

We spoke with Erin, a current WVU graduate student, and got her take on how to finance graduate school using traditional and creative

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Topics: Student and Alumni Testimonials, Funding Your Graduate Education

Borrow Smart: 7 Tips to Finding Financial Aid for Graduate School

  August 06, 2021    

So, you're seriously thinking about choosing a graduate school?

Are you also worrying about financing graduate school?

If you're like millions of other aspiring graduate students in America, you're probably considering borrowing money to pay for your degree. If that's the case, we're here to help you figure out how to find funding for graduate school!

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Topics: Funding Your Graduate Education

11 Graduate Degrees at WVU for Career Changers

  July 20, 2021    

The only constant that seems to define life as a post-graduate is change itself.

Interests, long-term goals, career aspirations — they are all up in the air. Your interests as a high school senior – when you chose your intended course of study and well, in many cases your career path for the foreseeable future – are often vastly different from the college senior that walks across the stage at graduation four years later.

But the good news is it’s never too late to chase your daydreams, and an...

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Topics: WVU Graduate Programs, Industry Research & Advice

How Does Getting a Data Science Degree Perpetuate Industry Progress?

  June 30, 2021    

Today’s advanced, tech-savvy world makes it possible for countless organizations to compile valuable data that can inform future business decisions and drive positive change.

As technology continues to advance, an increasing number of industries reap the benefits of data science.

From infrastructure to health care, from marketing to sustainability, data allows these

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM

WVU's Data Scientists Propel Vaccine Strategy with Digital Inventory Management System

  May 20, 2021    

As West Virginians receive the COVID-19 vaccine at record rates, citizens credit the power of medical science for making that shot in the arm possible. 

But there’s a different kind of science that is driving a critical, yet less recognized role in the state’s vaccine rollout: data science.

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM

Expert Spotlight — Breaking Into the Field of Data Science

  May 13, 2021    

We are living in a data explosion — and the amount of information that is created and shared every single day is mind blowing.

The dramatic availability of data is a critical game-changer for many industries, butdata is meaningless unless there’s an interpreter— someone who can gather the data, identify trends, and

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM, WVU Graduate Programs

7 Graduate Degrees for Lovers of STEM Education

  April 08, 2021    

STEM: It stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Innovators educated in STEM fields are largely responsible for launching the United States as a global leader.

But due to a lack of STEM students, graduates, and leaders, there won’t be enough qualified professionals to fill the many up-and-coming STEM career positions. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that there will be more than nine million

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM, WVU Graduate Programs

Why You Should Apply to WVU's 2021 ONLINE Colloquium

  March 24, 2021    

At West Virginia University, we understand that pursuing a doctorate degree is not for the faint of heart — especially for students of color who are sometimes underrepresented in traditional academic spheres.

Whether you're passionate about exploring neuron diversity, combating the opioid crisis, researching the tie between technology and physics, or promoting innovation in another field, you have the valuable opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree that will prepare you to

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Topics: Graduate School Resources

5 Myths Surrounding the Social Work Field — Dispelled

  December 01, 2020    

The field of social work is competitive, dynamic, and constantly changing. But despite the importance of skilled social workers today, there are a variety of unsubstantiated myths that surround the field. 

So, let's get right to it: we're here to debunk some of those myths and provide you with some factual information on the

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Topics: WVU Graduate Programs, Industry Research & Advice

I'm Getting an MSW to Secure a Career in the Helping Professions — Here's Why

  November 13, 2020    

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

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Topics: Student and Alumni Testimonials, WVU Graduate Programs

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Deciding what graduate school to attend can be daunting at times, and navigating the admissions process can be that much more difficult. We hope to make the journey from considering graduate school to enrolling in a graduate program easier by publishing content that will be helpful to you as you discern if, when, and where, to pursue your next degree.

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