WVU grad Charlie Brown, the senior director of corporate responsibility compliance for Nike, is proud to help current students learn how to succeed in the business world. The Alumni Career Networking Program, which is kicking off this summer, will help Mountaineers share their expertise.

For an inside look at studying abroad, visit WVU’s study abroad blog, where student bloggers – like Becky Lovell (right) – write about their experiences in international programs. Becky, who is studying in Szeged, Hungary, is shown here during a trip to Italy with her sister, Sarah, a 2007 WVU grad studying at Cambridge University.

From doing research for NASA to working at state crime labs, WVU students have landed career-launching opportunities this summer. Biochemistry major Dawn Chamberlain is among those getting first-hand experience conducting research. Through the SURE program, Dawn is working with faculty mentor Dr. Dan Panaccione to analyze genes of a fungus that can cause illness in animals.

Based at WVU for the past 25 years, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the nation’s foremost provider of workplace accommodation technical assistance, receiving more than 30,000 calls and 5 million website visits annually. JAN directors Anne Hirsch and Lou Orslene hosted Neil Romano (left), U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for the Office of Disability Employment Policy, during his recent visit to Morgantown.

There's no excuse for being bored, especially when you can get outside and "do it yourself" using the Outdoor Recreation Center's new Morgantown DIY Outdoors Web site. From kayaking and canoeing to hiking and caving, you’ll find maps and all the information you need to get started on your adventure.