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The WVU College of Applied Human Sciences has named Ryan Lindsay as its next Chief Business Officer. He succeeds longtime CBO Tracy Wheeler, who is retiring at the end of the fall 2025 semester.

“I am excited to be part of the great team at CAHS,” Lindsay said. “Tracy Wheeler set a strong foundation for this role, and I appreciate the work she has done for the College. I look forward to working with leadership, faculty, and staff to ensure continued financial stability while we also look for opportunities for growth.”

It seems like Emma Hardway has known two things for about as long as she can remember: She's always wanted to be a Mountaineer, and she's always wanted to be a teacher. Her passion for the profession remains strong, and the sentiment that it's a prerequisite has been enforced by her residency experience and her mentor teachers. She's looking forward to a career where she will continue to educate the next generation, both in West Virginia, but also abroad as well. 

Emily Chittester, a sport management major from DuBois, Pa., came to WVU knowing that sport wasn't just a playground and determined to make a career out of her passion. Her internship experience started in baseball with the WV Black Bears, and then later in football with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adding a minor in applied mathematics, Chittester will graduate in December before continuing to work with the Steelers.

Jessica Troilo, associate professor and associate dean for research, engagement and faculty affairs in the  WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, is available to explain what drives holiday conflicts and share strategies to keep gatherings positive.

For James Stamoulis, WVU's strong reputation in the world of sport management was a strong factor in him deciding to become a Mountaineer. Now, on the verge of graduating, he confidently says that the reputaiton was well-earned. Stamoulis built on the academic foundation with his own initiative to create strong relationships with faculty and alumni that allowed him to maximize his time in Morgantown. Those relationships not only expanded his network but also helped clarify his direction as he begins his career in the sport industry.

Two West Virginia University students earned top student abstract awards at the 40th Annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, held in Montreal, Canada.

 So Hui Lee and Lindsey Leatherman, doctoral students in the Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology program, were selected among the top ten highest-rated student abstracts at the event. The recognition is part of AASP’s Student Travel Awards program, which provides support for student members who are selected to present their research at the conference.