Student Success
Your portal to CAHS student resources.
Your portal to CAHS student resources.
Our staff is ready to help you with any aspect pertaining to your academic career. Through developmental and appreciative advising approaches, the members of the Office of Student Success can guide you on the right path toward completing your CAHS degree. As a part of the larger Mountaineer family, we look forward to integrating all students into our CAHS family.
Student Experience Coordinator
Recruitment Specialist
Program Assistant
Student Success Coordinator
Student Success Coordinator
Student Success Coordinator
Career Development Specialist
Student Success Coordinator
Assistant Director for Advising and Retention
Student Success Coordinator
Director
Student Success Coordinator
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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
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.
Read More: Shaak embraces mental health advocacy at WVU
Monday, January 20, 2025
On the surface, forensics science and human performance might seem worlds apart. The former involves meticulously piecing together evidence to solve crimes, while the latter seeks to optimize athletic performance on the field. Yet both disciplines share a core principle: the art and science of problem-solving through data. At WVU, Troy Bishop has found an unexpected yet harmonious bridge between the two.
Read More: Bishop blends data with dedication
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The College of Applied Human Sciences (CAHS) continues to strengthen its student-centered initiatives with the addition of two staff members to its Office of Student Success: Courtney Pletcher, Career Development Specialist, and Rachael Conrad, Student Experience Coordinator.
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