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Meet McKenna Gray, a driven individual from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who has chosen to continue her academic journey at the Chambers College after grduating with a degree in marketing. Gray is enrolling in the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program, eager to apply the valuable skills she has acquired at West Virginia University and embark on her path as a successful businesswoman. 

With enthusiasm for her impending independence and professional growth, Gray is poised to make a positive impact in the business world.

Sometimes it only takes a single event to ignite a lifelong passion. For Carl Behm, a marketing senior hailing from Maryland, attending a WVU vs. Pitt basketball game was the catalyst that led him to fall head over heels for the pride and spirit of West Virginia University. Since that fateful game, Behm has embraced every opportunity the university has to offer, immersing himself in the learning environment, taking on leadership roles, and building a network that has propelled his career in marketing. 

As he graduates with a marketing degree and embark on a promising internship, Behm’s WVU experience exemplifies the transformative power of education, networking, and unwavering dedication.

Embarking on a new chapter of life in an unfamiliar place can be both daunting and exhilarating. For Dylan Istre, a military student hailing from Maryland, the decision to pursue higher education at West Virginia University offered a chance to build a promising future. 

Through his determination, academic pursuits, and strategic networking, Istre has transformed his passion for finance into a fulfilling career with CAE in Tampa, Florida.

On Saturday, May 13, more than 700 business students will become a part of our Chambers College alumni family and embark on their next journey.

While I have uncovered many “truths” about giving, this post is going to focus on the very first one I unveiled: the benefits of sentimental gifts.

Take a moment to recall this most recent winter holiday season and all the gifts you gave. Chances are, most of them were superficial in nature: perhaps you gave an athletic jersey, a gift card, or a nice electronic item.

Wendy Mazzei is a West Virginia native who currently works as Director of Human Resources at WVU Medicine. She recently decided to continue her education through our Chambers College Online Master’s in Human Resource Leadership (HRL) program. 

Learn more about Mazzei, her experience in the program and how it provides the skills needed to advance in her career.

A four-year Army ROTC National Scholar beginning medical school in the fall, a Fulbright Scholar eager to work as a teaching assistant in Bulgaria and an aspiring teacher who has reached out across the state to help combat stereotypes about Appalachian dialects are among the graduating seniors receiving the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious West Virginia University student award.

Being involved in extracurricular activities during college can not only be a rewarding experience for your professional career, but also for your social life. 

Six West Virginia University graduates who are leaders in the fields of cybersecurity, media, finance, athletics and military operations will become the newest inductees into the WVU Alumni Association Academy of Distinguished Alumni during a May 5 ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center.

When your student chooses West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics, they will...

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