The language of modernity is composed not only of words, but of art, passion and diversity, one West Virginia University professor and her class discovered through curating a fashion promotion blog and magazine titled “La Mod."
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In December, Natalie Kraft expects to become the first graduate of WVU’s new fully online bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications, and this student from New Hartford, New York, is confident in her career choice.
The College of Media welcomes new faculty member Joseph Jones and announces the promotions of Gina Martino Dahlia and Emily Corio into college leadership positions. Additionally, senior advisor Emily Roush will lead the College’s data acquisition and analysis around recruitment, retention and graduation.
Gregory Warren credits his experiences at the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences in paving the pathway to his new role as director of strength and conditioning at Bluefield State College. The master of science, coaching and sport education graduate says the CPASS connection served a critical role in initiating his career.
WVU alumnus Marc Williams’ networking prowess is due, in part, to his successful sports marketing career for major brands such as Champs Sports, Reebok and Footaction. But Williams is more than a businessman – he is also an educator who uses his connections to help students.
Incoming student Kinsey Novak is the recipient of a $1500 book stipend from the Black Law Students Association at the WVU College of Law. Applicants submitted an essay discussing a court opinion written by the late Franklin D. Cleckley, the first African-American justice on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.