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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.

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Jade Stark

Major: B.S., Health and Well-Being

I love how the College of Applied Health Sciences goes out of its way to host amazing events that bring students together. Having someone who’s doing the same coursework as you can make a huge difference because it's motivating to have people around you who are striving for the same goals.

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John Mizerak

Major: B.S., Sport Management

The connectivity between real-life experiences and those who are already in those positions is what makes this program stand out. This university has so many opportunities for people looking to get into the sports industry, but it's up to you to seize them.

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News and notes from around the School of Sport Sciences.

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Stark embraces hands-on opportunity at Ruby Memorial Hospital

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

When Jade Stark arrived at West Virginia University, she initially planned to study nursing. But after taking her first Health and Well-Being classes, she found a better fit in patient care. The Manassas, Va., native built hands-on experience as an MRI Tech Assistant at Ruby Memorial Hospital, where she overcame her nerves, mastered skills like administering IVs, and discovered how rewarding it is to help patients heal. Stark says her time in the program and at WVU has given her a clear path forward in healthcare and a strong sense of community in the College of Applied Human Sciences.

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Three elementary school students balance on wooden rocker boards outside a school building. The activity is part of a Healthy Schools in Action program promoting physical activity and wellness.

WV Healthy Schools in Action receives CDC funding for year 3

Monday, September 08, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved funding for the third year of the West Virginia Healthy Schools in Action initiative, supporting efforts to create healthier learning environments across the state.

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WVU alum returns to high school alma mater as one of nation's youngest basketball coaches

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Keenan Coley threw all of his basketball gear into the closet and slammed the door shut. He couldn't stand the sight of it. The 19-year-old had just returned from California, where his college basketball career at Warren Wilson College ended on a court in Santa Cruz. His final play was fitting: a contested shot and another injury. The injury served as yet another reminder that his desire to continue in the sport he’d loved since he was five far exceeded what his body could endure.

Read More: WVU alum returns to high school alma mater as one of nation's youngest basketball coaches
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WVU Coaching and Performance Science program earns CASCE accreditation

Sunday, August 03, 2025

The West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences has announced that its Coaching and Performance Science undergraduate program has received accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education.

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