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Finishing What She Started: How WVU Helped One Student Turn Experience into Greater Impact for Children and Families

After more than 20 years away from college, Jessica Costa returned to finish her degree. Now graduating from the online Child Development and Family Studies, B.S. program, she reflects on how the experience strengthened her work with children and families.

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Recent news and inspiring stories from across campus.

How Online Classes Help You Build the Skills to Get Hired

Derek Brewer |

Online classes do more than help you earn a degree. They build the skills employers value most, including time management, communication, and adaptability. Here are seven skills you can develop through online learning and how they apply to your career.

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How WVU Makes Online Learning Work for Military Life

Derek Brewer |

Military life doesn’t follow a set schedule so your education shouldn’t have to either. See how WVU supports veterans, service members, and their families with flexible online programs, education benefits, and dedicated support.

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Balancing a Project Management Career with WVU’s Software Engineering, M.S.S.E.

Derek Brewer |

As a project manager, Wasiim Hosenbocus was already guiding engineering teams. Through WVU’s online Software Engineering, M.S.S.E., he strengthened the technical perspective behind his leadership.

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Latest updates

Jasmine Van Schaick |

From AI marketing to healthcare data, West Virginia University is expanding its online degree programs to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce. Learn more about these recently added programs welcoming cohorts this fall.

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