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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. 

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.

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.

John Terry is the Vice President of Events at US Soccer - and a WVU alum. Together with his team, he helps the US men's and women's soccer teams hold their games at stadiums throughout the country - bringing excitement, joy, and pride to the communities they visit. Learn how his involvement at WVU through both his sport management major and extracurriculars helped him figure out what he wanted to do, and get a head start to do it.

Despite being in just his second year on campus, Aidan Forget is already a junior and has immersed himself in research in his field of study: sport, exercise, and performance psychology. The Wheeling, W.Va., native joined research projects as a freshman and is now looking to lead his own study on resilience in NCAA golfers. He's taken an active role in the Sport and Exercise Psychology Club in an effort to be at the top of his field as he pursues a career consulting, research, and teaching.

Kristine Ramsay-Seaner is advancing resources for rural middle school counselors through the USDA-funded Launch Fellowship. The initiative introduces counselors to careers in food and agricultural sciences while providing mentorship, peer support, and hands-on learning opportunities. Ramsay-Seaner sees her role as bridging professional gaps for practitioners in high-need schools, ensuring they have the tools, connections, and encouragement to better serve students. WVU’s support and leadership are featured in a recent video showcasing the program, and Ramsay-Seaner is now helping recruit the next cohort of fellows for 2026.

Lauren Fitzgerald, a senior from Fanwood, N.J., grew up surrounded by sports through her father’s career and her brother’s interest in the field. That exposure sparked her own passion for sport management, which she has since built on through hands-on experiences at WVU. From her experience with the New Jersey Jackals to her internship with WVU Athletics in Operations and Facilities, she has turned her family’s influence into a foundation for her own career path.

West Virginians are invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, by joining outdoor activities at state parks across the Mountain State.

Events will be held at state parks across West Virginia and include guided hikes, naturalist-led tours, paddling excursions, and conservation projects designed to highlight the state’s public lands and encourage outdoor recreation.

When Jade Stark arrived at West Virginia University, she initially planned to study nursing. But after taking her first Health and Well-Being classes, she found a better fit in patient care. The Manassas, Va., native built hands-on experience as an MRI Tech Assistant at Ruby Memorial Hospital, where she overcame her nerves, mastered skills like administering IVs, and discovered how rewarding it is to help patients heal. Stark says her time in the program and at WVU has given her a clear path forward in healthcare and a strong sense of community in the College of Applied Human Sciences.