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A team of five Business Honors students at Chambers made an impression against dozens of universities in an international business ethics competition.

Hosted by Los Angeles-based Loyola Marymount University in April, the 2026 International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition had 59 teams from 41 universities across seven countries participate.

The competition saw teams of students attempt to rationalize real-world business challenges involving an ethical and sustainability dilemma, such as the environmental or supply chain impacts of an industry.

On Saturday, May 16, 668 Chambers students received their diplomas at the WVU Hope Coliseum.

Each student faced their own unique challenges leading up to graduation, but all conquered them to reach this milestone.

Cayleigh Pennington has had her sights set on hospitality since before she came to Chambers.

From Harrison County, Pennington was an active student during high school. She was part of several organizations and clubs, and with that came the responsibility of planning multiple events like prom, homecoming, and fundraisers. Through those experiences, she came to focus her sights on the hospitality industry.

In her time at Chambers, senior Lydia Reilly has seen her passion for marketing thrive.

With a major in marketing and a minor in data analytics, Reilly says she’s a people person who loves to share ideas, and is unafraid to get into specifics.

Logan Cuvo has stayed busy during his time at Chambers — being a student, entrepreneur, and a CEO has put a lot on his plate.

A lover of hockey from Columbus, Ohio, Cuvo is graduating as an Entrepreneurship and Innovation major. The title of his major perfectly describes his path to success.

As Tafara Ushendibaba reflects on his journey of becoming the CEO and founder of his company, it doesn’t start in a classroom or boardroom; it begins on a farm.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Ushendibaba grew up raising pigs and chickens on a small-scale farm. He experienced firsthand the difficulties that farmers all over the world still face today.

A Seed Planted: The Start of JarHead Farms

Natasha Zoe started JarHead Farms LLC as part of Sprouting Farm’s incubator program, which supports the growth of farm-based businesses. She and her father, Stan, noticed that there was a gap in their local market not just for produce, but specifically for fruit. What began as an effort to meet that need quickly gained momentum. As their business grew, they expanded their vision and established JarHead Kitchen Inc., allowing them to share their fruit-based products with a wider market.

Congratulating alumni and celebrating our Corporate Partner of the Year, the 2026 Chambers College Honors Induction Ceremony recognized many while introducing two new awards — the Lifetime Achievement Award and Chambers College Impact Award.

With two new additions for 2026, the ceremony featured five award categories:

In a resounding reaffirmation of his visionary leadership, Joshua Hall has been reappointed to the position of Milan Puskar Dean of the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics for a second five-year term.

The reappointment follows an extensive review during the Spring 2026 semester.

Overall, Dean Hall received positive ratings for performance and leadership. He was also commended for his “tireless work ethic” and “solution-oriented focus,” and was praised as an “authentic, ethical and pragmatic” leader.

Businesses and non-profits sought fresh marketing ideas. Students craved real-world experience. One program rose to meet both needs.

In 2024, Dr. Annie Cui, chair of the Chambers College marketing department, recognized the growing need for a student organization that could operate beyond traditional semester timelines.