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CAHS offers a number of opportunities to gain valuable job experience.

Mountaineer GOAL

Gain experience with WVU Athletics through the Mountaineer GOAL Program.

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Internships

Jumpstart your career and gain valuable real-world experience with an internship opportunity.

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Commencement 2024

Your one-stop resource that covers all aspects of graduation, including requirements, ceremony details, RSVP, and diploma information.

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Student News


              Headshot photo of Ella Wix.

Wix fast-tracks degree to pursue career in mental health

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Ella Wix, a Mental Health and Addiction Studies major from Vienna, W.Va., is graduating with a clear purpose—to make a difference in the lives of others. A lifelong WVU fan, she was drawn to a new program that aligned perfectly with her passion for counseling. Along the way, Wix built strong relationships with faculty, embraced real-world experiences, and grew into a leader ready to combat the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. As she prepares to continue her education in WVU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program, Wix reflects on the powerful community, mentorship, and hands-on learning that shaped her success.

Read More: Wix fast-tracks degree to pursue career in mental health

              Tanner Cloce holds a framed certificate in front of a SHAPE America backdrop. The certificate reads “Major of the Year Award” presented to Tanner Close from West Virginia University.

Cloce receives SHAPE America’s top undergraduate honor

Thursday, April 03, 2025

Tanner Cloce, a senior Physical Education and Kinesiology (PEK) major at West Virginia University, has been named a 2024 SHAPE America Major of the Year—one of the highest national honors for undergraduate students in the field.

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              A young female coach wearing a yellow sleeveless jersey, black shorts, and a black visor stands on the sideline of a soccer field.

Swartz focuses on coaching beyond the game

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

For much of her athletic career, Hannah Swartz (née Severs) carried a quiet, growing exhaustion—one that had little to do with the physical demands of the sport she loved. A standout soccer player growing up in North Carolina, she was driven, competitive, and committed to improving. But as she progressed in the game, the emotional and mental toll of coaching styles around her began to wear her down.

Read More: Swartz focuses on coaching beyond the game

              Mary Taylor Shaak is seated in a well-lit indoor space with large windows and a brick wall visible in the background. She is wearing a gold WVU Mountaineers sweatshirt and smiling  at the camera. The relaxed setting suggests a campus lounge or study.

Shaak embraces mental health advocacy at WVU

Monday, February 24, 2025

Mary Taylor Shaak always knew she wanted to attend West Virginia University, but she didn’t expect to find her passion in mental health and addiction studies. Now a senior set to graduate in December 2025, the Charleston, W.Va., native has embraced opportunities to support others through her work with WVU’s Collegiate Recovery Program. Her experiences—both personal and professional—have shaped her commitment to making a difference in the field of mental health.

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