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Hornsby named Educator of the Year by NSCA

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Guy Hornsby, assistant professor for coaching and performance science in the College of Applied Human Sciences, has been named the Educator of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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Brigandi co-author on Paper of the Year by the Journal for the Education of the Gifted

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Carla Brigandi, associate professor in the School of Education in the West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences, has co-authored the 2023 Paper of the Year as selected by the editors of the Journal for the Education of the Gifted. This prestigious recognition highlights significant contributions to the field of gifted education.

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CAHS honors faculty and staff for 2023-24 academic year

Friday, June 07, 2024

The West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences recognized four for their outstanding contributions to the college during the 2023-24 academic year. Sean Bulger, Dana Musick, Emi Tsuda and Sam Zizzi were recognized among their peers at its annual all-college assembly on May 8.

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Zizzi named recipient of Distinction in Graduate Research Mentoring Award

Thursday, May 02, 2024

Sam Zizzi, Pat Fehl Endowed Professor in the College of Applied Human Sciences, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Faculty Award for Distinction in Graduate Research Mentoring.

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