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Programs and Majors Request Info Visit ApplyOur 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.
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.
Major: B.S., Sport Management
Every single professor I’ve had or worked with has given me the feeling that they’re truly there for their students. They want to help – not just by teaching the material, but continuing to support us beyond the classroom.
News and notes from around the School of Sport Sciences.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lauren Fitzgerald, a senior from Fanwood, N.J., grew up surrounded by sports through her father’s career and her brother’s interest in the field. That exposure sparked her own passion for sport management, which she has since built on through hands-on experiences at WVU. From her experience with the New Jersey Jackals to her internship with WVU Athletics in Operations and Facilities, she has turned her family’s influence into a foundation for her own career path.
Read More: Fitzgerald's family influence guides her path in sport managementMonday, September 15, 2025
West Virginians are invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, by joining outdoor activities at state parks across the Mountain State.
Read More: National Public Lands Day to set for Sept. 27Tuesday, 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.
Read More: Stark embraces hands-on opportunity at Ruby Memorial HospitalMonday, 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.
Read More: WV Healthy Schools in Action receives CDC funding for year 3Read more stories about the School of Sport Sciences.
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