2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

Kevin Bastin was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 2012.

A 1984 graduate of West Virginia University, Bastin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training. He later completed a master’s degree in Sports Health at the University of Miami. His career began as a clinical athletic trainer in Morgantown before serving as an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Louisville.

William Bingman was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2013 and was named the College’s Distinguished Alumnus that same year.

Bingman earned a master’s degree in elementary education from West Virginia University in 1967 and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction in 1972. He spent more than 38 years on the faculty of Frostburg State University in the Department of Educational Professions, where he became a champion for children’s literature and educator preparation.

Paul Bischoff was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 2012.

A native of Beaver Falls, Pa., Bischoff enrolled at West Virginia University in 1949 and played end for the Mountaineer football team from 1950 to 1952 under head coach Art “Pappy” Lewis. He was a three-year letterwinner, team captain, and Academic All-American. At the time of his graduation, he held multiple school receiving records and was elected WVU Student Body President. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1953 and later pursued graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh.

Louise Christensen was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame.

A 1962 graduate of West Virginia University, Christensen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Physical Education before completing a Certificate in Physical Therapy at Duke University in 1963. She built a distinguished career in physical therapy, holding both clinical and management roles across several institutions.

Helen Harkness was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2013.

A native of Cowen, W.Va., Harkness earned her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from West Virginia University in 1950 and a master’s degree in English in 1953. She later completed a Ph.D. in adult and higher education from the University of North Texas in 1976.

Kimberly Horn was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2013.

Horn earned her master’s degree in 1993 and her doctorate in education in 1997 from West Virginia University. During her time at WVU, she held faculty positions in the School of Medicine and served as Associate Center Director of Population Health Research at the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. She directed the Evaluation Oversight and Coordinating Unit for the West Virginia State Tobacco Prevention Program and received the WVU School of Medicine Dean’s Award for Research Excellence in 2005.

Ranjit Majumder was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2013.

After earning a doctorate in psychology from the University of Oklahoma, Majumder moved to Morgantown to begin a faculty career at West Virginia University that would span more than 35 years. He served in the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Counseling Psychology, where he taught, conducted research, and was later named professor emeritus.

David Van Halanger was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 2012.

A native of Turtle Creek, Pa., Van Halanger graduated from West Virginia University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. A standout on the football field, he earned three varsity letters, served as team captain of the 1975 Peach Bowl championship team, and was twice named All-East and honorable mention All-America. He later played professionally with the Atlanta Falcons.