The College of Applied Human Sciences celebrate Commencement on Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum. Here is a look at several graduates from the College who will be earning their degree this weekend.
Isaac Bond is a West Virginia native who maximized his time in the sport management program by utilizing in-person and online classes in order to work during his time at school. Katie Merrill, one of the first graduates of the mental health and addiction studies program on Saturday, credits the faculty for their personal investment into her success.
Abby Paschke moved from Louisiana to Maryland during high school, and says that she finally felt at home when she arrived at WVU. Here, she found her passion and will earn her degree in child development and family studies.
Other notable students earned post-graduate degrees while managing busy lives and careers. William Jones finished his master’s degree in sport coaching while working full-time in law enforcement and two other part-time jobs, including one as a community relations coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams. Courtney Schilling started her graduate studies in physical education teacher education pregnant with her first child, and finished her studies four days before her second child was born. Despite moving away from Morgantown a few years ago, Sarah Partyka was able to attend her “hometown” university by earning her master’s degree in literacy education online while still working in her own classroom. Jason Stone managed full-time jobs with Ohio State and the Cincinnati Reds while her finished his pursuit of a doctorate in coaching and teaching studies.
Learn more about these students and their WVU journeys below.