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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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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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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.

Read More: Teachers’ Day of Poetry Workshop to feature WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman
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Grove finds her calling in child life

Sunday, May 03, 2026

Paige Grove came to WVU partly because of how welcoming the campus felt on visits, and partly because her mother is an alumna. She found her direction in Youth and Family Sciences, with a focus on child life, a healthcare specialty centered on supporting children and families through serious medical experiences. Hands-on time at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital put that training into practice and pointed her toward a master's degree in child life at the University of Georgia this fall.

Read More: Grove finds her calling in child life
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Thank You Note: From Emma Halstead

Friday, May 01, 2026

As part of West Virginia University’s May 2026 Commencement celebration, Emma Halstead, an elementary education major from the College of Applied Human Sciences, shares a thank you note to one of the faculty members who had a significant impact on her: Johnna Bolyard.

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