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As a first-generation college student, I came into college not knowing what I wanted to do with my future or how to set myself up for professional success. On my own, this felt like an impossible mountain to climb, but the Center for Career Development made this process much more manageable and rewarding than I could have imagined.

The CCD helps Chambers College students discover career opportunities that align with their interests and goals. Through tailored experiences and programs, it can enhance your career readiness and sets them up to land their first internship or full-time position.

It’s hard to believe I’m almost done with my degree at the Chambers College. Throughout my time here, I’ve learned a lot through both through my academics and extracurriculars. As a student leader with the Chambers College I’ve had plenty of experience helping both current and prospective students by sharing advice based on my own personal experience, and I’d love to share some of my best advice with you.

One thing I struggled with when I got to college was not knowing how to study effectively. The course load and structure in college can make studying difficult, so developing good study habits early is key. There are lots of effective studying techniques, like the pomodoro technique, repeating things aloud, re-writing notes or key takeaways, reviewing flash cards, or studying with a group.  

Kathy Birri shares how the Chambers College’s fully-online Forensic and Fraud Examination program helped her reach her reach her goal of becoming a fraud investigator.

Q: Where are you originally from and currently living? 
A: I am originally from Columbus, OH where I had a six-year career as a forensic accountant, but I am currently a fraud investigator in Knoxville, TN.

The West Virginia Business Hall of Fame has chosen three accomplished leaders in adventure tourism, insurance and human resources as inductees into its 2024 class:

The close of a semester brings the commencement of another class of future business leaders. 

On Saturday, May 11, the Chambers College awarded diplomas to 705 students - 551 undergraduates and 154 graduate students - each becoming part of the fabric of the Chambers College in their journeys to and through West Virginia University. 

In April 2024, a team of West Virginia University students participated in one of the world’s premier cybersecurity competitions, held for the first time on WVU’s campus. 

Locked Shields, now in its fourth year, is an exercise created by NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, with participation from over 40 nations. The competition sees "Blue Teams” from around the world defend computer networks against real-time intrusions from “Red Teams." 2024 marks WVU’s fourth time participating in Locked Shields, and its first time hosting the United States’ Blue Team operations. 

“I’ve always liked math,” said Claire Ullom. “My dad said, ‘You’re a great people person. I really think if you enjoy math and are good with people, you should consider accounting.’”

That conversation marked the beginning of Ullom’s accounting journey. Her journey isn’t over yet, though – five years later, Ullom has notched an undergraduate degree, an internship and a job offer with a Big Four accounting firm. Soon, she’ll have a graduate degree to go along with the rest of it.

On Thursday, April 4, the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University honored nine inspiring alumni who have positively shaped the business landscape of their fields at various stages of their careers. This is the 13th annual alumni awards ceremony for the Chambers College.

The Roll of Distinguished Alumni was launched in 2011 to honor the College’s 60th anniversary. The ceremony was expanded last year to include a category to recognize early career inductees.

As an accounting student at WVU, I’ve had support from a number of faculty since the beginning of my time in the Chambers College. From mentorships to job opportunities, the WVU Accounting department fully prepares its students for their unique career paths.

Like most first-year students, I started my college career not knowing where I was going to end up. However, through the years, my professors provided information about employer events, career fairs and various student organizations to join that would help me find my path. At the beginning or end of class, they will often talk about their experience in the industry. These conversations sometimes focus on the Big 4 accounting firms – Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC and KPMG – where many WVU Accounting students are employed.

Hello, fellow dreamers and entrepreneurs! My name is Calijah Burton. I’m a senior majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics.

As I draw closer to launching my business, Burton’s Bakery, after graduation this May, I want to share some invaluable lessons and insights I've gained during my time at WVU.