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West Virginia University Purpose Center

It’s a journey. Not a destination.

Just as your favorite food or music genre may change over time or with new experiences, so will your dreams and aspirations. Discovering who you are, your values and the strengths you lean on will guide you on your path of self-discovery. Understanding your purpose is a journey. And our purpose is to help you explore yours.

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Find Your Purpose and Fit

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Interest Form

Meet a few of the Mountaineers who have found their calling and are now re-envisioning the future.

CJ Belknap

Associate Director of Adventure WV

“My DNA comes directly from these mountains — my purpose is making sure that I give back.”

CandIce Brown

Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience

“I hope to understand how the brain works — my purpose is researching brain disorders and passing that knowledge on.”

Marjorie Fuller

Director, The Center for Black Culture and Research

“Black culture centers are the grounding point for social justice — my purpose is to help all students discover their place.”

Marla Gladstone

Coaching and Teaching Studies Ph.D. Student

“I want people to see that diversity isn’t scary — my purpose is to drive social change in diversity in sport.”

Torey Wright

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Student

“I want to “engineer” engineering — my purpose is bringing together diverse voices to solve problems.”

Jason Gross

Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

“I enjoy seeing students pursue their passions — my purpose is to mentor the next generation of robotics leaders.”

Alex Jarvis

Program Specialist, WVU Veterans and Military Affairs Office

“The impact I have on students is the biggest thing — my purpose is to serve and connect our veteran and military students to WVU and help it feel like home.”

Niara Campbell

Program Coordinator for Rise WVU

“I have a passion for making sure higher education is an equitable place for everyone.”

Frankie Tack

Assistant Coordinator of the WVU Mental Health and Addiction Studies program

“I really want to make a positive impact on the human condition.”

Dr. Ali Rezai

Director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

“My goal is to help break barriers in neuroscience and advance the frontiers we need to make new discoveries.”

Adam Payne

Graduate Assistant for the Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab

“My purpose is creating and collaborating with other West Virginia artists to advance the state.”