As a new director of development for the West Virginia University Foundation, Will splits his time between the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and the College of Education and Human Services. He has attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, where he received an associate of science degree; the United States Sports Academy, where he earned his bachelor’s in sports science; the University of Washington, where he earned a master’s in Education and, finally, the University of Iowa, where he began his doctor of education program.
It was the tumult of the pandemic that convinced Will to seek new horizons. “I came here from Iowa, where I was in a PhD program, and decided during the pandemic that it was time for me to move in another direction,” he says. “What attracted me to WVU and CPASS was the people. During the interview process, it was refreshing to encounter so many great people. I felt that it was an instant match from the beginning.”
Will says his vision for CPASS “Involves a community of philanthropy and engagement that will help the next generation of CPASS students — and move WVU forward. I want every single CPASS alum to find value, and I want to establish a relationship with every alum.”