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Knowing what a bank is and how a bank operates are two very different things. Through the WesBanco Externship program, Chambers College students like me were able to experience the culture, understand the challenges, and define the details of a local relational bank. Seeing the faces and factors that influenced banking firsthand was an enriching experince for all that were involved in the program.

The externship began with a dinner at WesBanco’s office where we were encouraged to network with WesBanco employees, allowing us to make connections that lasted beyond the externship.

A change of plans isn’t always a bad thing—just ask Pittsburgh native Kelsey Riemer.  

In 2024, Riemer graduated from West Virginia University with majors in psychology and communication studies and a minor in general business administration. However, the idea of committing to a long and uncertain career path left her scrambling to figure out what came next.

When West Virginia University calls, Nima Mohebbi answers. Hopping on a Zoom call, he first offers to fix his hair and clothing. As a lawyer, he understands the importance of presentation.

As a Chambers College graduate, he also understands the importance of an economic mindset.

WVU Career Fair (n): a loud, lively room with hundreds of students all dressed to impress potential employers and secure their dream jobs.

That might not be the definition for Merriam-Webster, but it is for Mary-Kathrine Morris, a West Virginia native and Management Information Systems major in the Chambers College.

When I first entered college, I viewed supply chains as simply getting goods from Point A to Point B. As a supply chain major, I quickly realized how complex they really are, especially after participating in last year’s Race to the Case competition at Pittsburgh University.

When Dr. Saldanha invited me to participate in the Pittsburgh Case Competition, I knew that this was a perfect opportunity to place myself in a positive learning environment with peers from various universities. During the competition, my teammates and I – coming from the Supply Chain and Industrial Engineering programs – worked together to apply what we knew from both our studies and industry experience to solve a case specifically created for the event.