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Through applied learning and research, our students gain the skills and experience to lead, teach, and support others in educational and counseling settings.

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Our students are making a difference in their communities and beyond. Read about their experiences and how they are applying their knowledge in real-world settings.

Paige Grove

Class: 2026 Hometown: Johnstown, PA

B.S., Youth and Family Sciences

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Being in the classroom every day made me more confident, and I always felt supported by my professors along the way.

Madison Zink

Class: 2026 Hometown: Baltimore, MD

B.A., Elementary Education

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The professors in our program are outstanding educators and people. They are highly knowledgeable in their fields but remain compassionate and kind. They push students to think outside of the box and want nothing more for us than to succeed.

Shauna Riggs

Class: 2026 Hometown: Sistersville, WV

B.A. Elementary Education

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Miriam Mason standing with members of the WV Department of Education holding up a Counselor of the Year banner.

WVU counseling graduate named West Virginia School Counselor of the Year

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

Miriam Mason, a 2020 graduate of West Virginia University's counseling master's program, has been named the 2027 School Counselor of the Year by the West Virginia Chamber Foundation, the West Virginia Board of Education, and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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Literacy Education master's program named a WVU Program of Excellence

Monday, July 20, 2026

The Master of Arts in Literacy Education program at the West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence.

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WVU Elementary Education program earns top marks for reading preparation

Monday, June 22, 2026

West Virginia University's undergraduate elementary education program has received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its preparation of future teachers in evidence-based reading instruction — the highest grade available in NCTQ's 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, released June 9.

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Mark Harshman wearing glasses, a light-colored blazer, and a gray shirt stands in front of a wall of bookshelves filled with books. He has a slight smile and a calm expression.

Teachers’ Day of Poetry Workshop to feature WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman

Friday, June 19, 2026

The National Writing Project at West Virginia University will host the Teachers’ Day of Poetry on Thursday, July 23, in the Cathedral Room inside the Mountainlair.

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