Finding purpose often begins with finding your community. Eliza Siefert transformed her passion for protecting West Virginia's waterways into meaningful action, building connections, and creating lasting impact across the state.
After college, Jake Ellis chose to build his career and life in West Virginia instead of leaving the state. His story highlights how the right support system can help graduates find belonging, purpose, and a future in the Mountain State.
For many of West Virginia's recent grads, moving out of state can seem like the natural next step, and the allure of major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. is hard to resist. However, there’s one major drawback that often gets ove
Before the rise of remote and hybrid work, young professionals were restricted to confining cubicles and old-school office environments. Nowadays, employees can send emails from their dining room tables, present marketing plans from their living rooms...
‘I think this state gives me more reasons to stay, than reasons to leave.’ This state has provided me with so much over the years, and I only feel that it is right for me to give back in"...
Eliza Siefert, a 2024 WVU graduate and Parkersburg native, loved West Virginia. However, like many West Virginians, Eliza had every intention of leaving her beloved home state to...
With seasons and clocks changing, it can be challenging to maintain balance. Fortunately, living in our four-season state means there is no shortage of events and destinations to enjoy. Let’s explore some upcoming activities...
Work-life balance is easy to maintain in WV no matter the season thanks to our state’s natural beauty and our vibrant communities. Whether you go with one of our suggestions or venture out on your own, now is the time to gear up, get outdoors, and...
Recently I’ve had people ask me why I choose to stay and live and work in West Virginia. Granted, these were Marshall University students in classes I was visiting as a guest speaker, but I’ve been thinking about the answer long since the visits ended...
Over the years, I’ve witnessed seismic shifts in student expectations, workforce demands and economic climates. My team in the Chambers College's Center for Career Development constantly adapts our career programming in response to evolving employer recru
