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Literacy education program earns national recognition, prepares for highest honor

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

West Virginia University's literacy education master’s degree program has once again earned “National Recognition” status from the International Literacy Association. This achievement demonstrates the program’s alignment with ILA’s rigorous standards for preparing literacy professionals to excel as K-12 classrooms as reading specialists, literacy coaches, and classroom leaders.

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CAHS faculty and students honored at ShapeWV Conference

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences made a significant impact at this year’s ShapeWV Conference held over the weekend at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. CAHS was well represented through a combination of presentations, exhibits, and awards recognizing the college’s faculty, students, and alumni.

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              Jeff Daniels headshot.

Daniels on outlines possible motives, response steps for school threats

Monday, September 16, 2024

Following a wave of threats made at nearly 50 West Virginia school sites and many others in states including Pennsylvania and Kentucky, WVU Professor Jeff Daniels says every threat must be taken seriously and outlined a course of action for threat assessment teams to take.

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              Guy Hornsby stands in front of students in a weight room.

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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