Academics

Graduate students are invited to a career development workshop hosted by the Office of Graduate Education and Life on Wednesday, March 5, from noon until 1:30 p.m. in the Career Services Classroom, located in the Mountainlair.

Erica LaRue, interim director of the WVU Career Services Center, will lead discussions on identifying unique interests, acquiring valuable skills, expanding your network and setting actionable goals to stand out in the professional landscape. Topics during the workshop will include:

Two-time international and four-time national champions, the WVU Mine Rescue team — based at the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources — is built by students from multiple disciplines and industry experts with a passion for safety and rescue. 

This week, team members are competing for a third international title at the Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development competition being held at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado.

The West Virginia University School of Dentistry invites pre-dental college students to visit campus for Destination Dentistry on Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Destination Dentistry is a full-day open house at the WVU Health Sciences Center that provides prospective students with the opportunity to experience a day as a student in the Doctor of Dental Surgery program.

The ADVANCE Center is hosting a 14-Day Writing Challenge through NCFDD for graduate students looking to develop their writing through daily accountability and an online community of professional support.

NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty and graduate students on their path to successful academic careers. Membership to NCFDD is free with a WVU email and provides access to resources, trainings and career readiness tools.

Participants will receive support during the 14-Day Writing Challenge through NCFDD’s WriteNow platform, which connects them to the online community where they can share their progress on current projects, such as grant proposals, articles, books and more.

Those interested are invited to a kickoff event from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday (Feb. 24) at the ADVANCE Center in Field Hall, room 2202, or via Zoom. The ADVANCE Center staff will be on hand to discuss membership in NCFDD and answer questions.

Register to attend virtually.

For more information, visit https://advance.wvu.edu/ or email WVUadvance@mail.wvu.edu.

The West Virginia University School of Music is proud to announce it has been named an All-Steinway Institution, joining an elite roster of colleges, universities and conservatories bearing the designation.  

Steinway pianos are built by hand using time-honored practices in the company’s historic New York factory. They are the gold standard of musical instruments, representing more than 170 years of craftsmanship and experience.  

Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Occupational Therapy programs are invited to meet faculty and current students at an open house event on Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. in room 1202 HSC-South.  

Sessions are intended for college students planning to apply to the Master of Occupational Therapy program or the Occupational Therapy Doctorate. Sessions will also appeal to all college-level students interested in exploring the degrees or the admissions process for applying.

The Honors College is launching a new program that allows students to gain knowledge, skills and expertise outside the classroom while earning digital, shareable microcredentials. 

Centered around experiential learning, Honors in Action is designed for sophomore and junior students interested in developing career readiness through real-world experiences and reflection. 

Every spring the Pre-Health Professional Development Office offers their Application Prep Program for any student or alum preparing to application to a graduate health professional program in an upcoming cycle.

The program focuses on self-assessment of preparedness, application material feedback, and interviewing practice. Participants will submit a GPA calculator, mock application, and personal statement for review. The Pre-Health Office will provide feedback on application materials and will schedule a mock interview to help prepare students for graduate school interviews.

In addition to application support, this process includes our Letter Packet Service for students applying to medical, dental, or optometry programs.

Please encourage students to take advantage of this program to better prepare for a successful application cycle. The national acceptance rate for medical school is around 40% - this program has a roughly 70% acceptance rate for students who participate.

The deadline to participate is February 28! Act now to work with the office this semester.

Please reach out to the Pre-Health Office for more information or questions.

Faculty members who receive the most donations in their name will be pied in the face with whipped cream during the annual Physics and Astronomy Graduate Student Organization “Pie A Professor” fundraiser on March 12 in White Hall. 

The six professors participating in the fundraiser include the following:

A pair of West Virginia University faculty members have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Professor of the Year award from the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia. 

J.T. Hird, professor of mathematics at WVU Institute of Technology, and Christopher Ramezan, assistant professor of management information systems in the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics, are among five finalists.

Get ready to jumpstart your career with our upcoming Spring 2025 Career Fairs! These events provide a unique opportunity to connect with potential employers, secure interviews, and network with alumni before your resume hits their desks. Mark your calendars and use these invaluable opportunities to shape your professional future.

STEM Career and Internship Fair, Day 1
Date: Feb. 26 
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Student Rec Center

STEM Career and Internship Fair, Day 2
Date: Feb. 27
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Student Rec Center

Why Attend?

The ninth annual WVU Rural Health Day is April 5, 2025 at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, WV. 

The purpose of WVU Rural Health Day is to give pre-health students interested in rural healthcare the opportunity to hear about and participate in activities that will enhance, impassion, and provide support in the sometimes daunting path to applying to medical school, dental school or, graduate programs in healthcare. Undergraduate students will participate in workshops consisting of suturing, diagnostic ultrasound, intubation and behavioral medicine. There will also be a rural health panel discussion with rural clinicians from across the state and a student-lead panel discussion. 

Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Athletic Training Master’s degree are invited to attend an information session at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Health Sciences Center South, room 8504.

Sessions are intended for college seniors planning to apply to the Class of 2024. Sessions will also appeal to college juniors, sophomores and first-year students interested in exploring the degree or the admissions process for applying.

Students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master’s degree are invited to attend a virtual open house on Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. 

Sessions are intended for college seniors and graduates who have majored in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology or another related science degree and would be applying for the class that begins in January 2026. This master’s degree is intended for those with science degrees who want to work in a clinical laboratory setting and is not intended for those who are already certified as an MLS. 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. WVU students from all majors, especially those interested in research as a career, are encouraged to apply.

Selected students will complete research projects and enroll in a one-credit-hour research class from May 27 to July 25. Participating students receive a stipend of $5,000.

The deadline to apply is March 1.

For additional information, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website.

 West Virginia University Libraries is announcing its March lineup of workshops designed to enhance research and data management skills.

Led by the Research Support & Engagement (RSE) team, these virtual sessions cater to both new and experienced researchers.