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Read about how faculty, students and alumni are making a difference.
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Dana Brooks Scholarship fund announced
The CPASS Visiting Committee has established the Dana Brooks CPASS Scholarship in honor of Dean Dana Brooks’ upcoming retirement on June 30, 2019. This new award will benefit future students in the college and maintain the Dean’s legacy. Donations will be accepted after Brooks' retirement date.
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Administrative transition kicks off new leadership efforts
The college’s new administrative transition will kick off during the “first 100 days” with a focus on growth and development, engaging faculty, staff and students in leadership roles and transforming the organizational structure. These changes will allow the college to be efficient and proactive.
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CPASS faculty member honored with WVU Outstanding Teaching Award
Andrea Taliaferro, associate professor, was honored with the University’s 2019 Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching. The award identifies exceptional professors who go above and beyond to inspire their students. These faculty are particularly effective and inspiring teachers, have established patterns of exceptional innovation in their teaching methods, course design and instructional tools.
Latest Stories
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WVU begins renovations to create Steelcase Education Active Learning Center
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Major creates career opportunities within coaching and applied science
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New major combines helping others within a health science related career
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WVU faculty awarded CDC grant to help southern West Virginia communities build healthy futures
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CPASS announces new administrative leadership
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Faculty Spotlight
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Dana Voelker Assistant Professor Dana Voelker, sport and exercise psychology assistant professor, joins the ranks of West Virginia University faculty members selected for the 2018 Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching, honoring exceptional professors who go the extra mile to inspire their students. -
Jeremy Yeats Teaching Assistant Professor CPASS welcomes new faculty member, Jeremy Yeats, teaching assistant professor, whose teaching style reflects a student-centered and culturally-responsive classroom, helping to create an active community of learners. Yeats is a native of Colorado and served as assistant professor at Adams State University for six years.