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Meet Our Students and Alumni

Our students are driven to be successful and channel that energy into the many opportunities available to them — internships, organizations, and more. Best of all? They do it while being supported by our top-tier faculty.

MS FIS (Chemistry) ‘26

Liliana Barbosa

“Connect with your professors – they’re a tight knit faculty that cares.”

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BS Forensic Chemistry ‘25

Amira Hakeem

“I fell in love with the campus. It was the perfect size, and I chose based on major.”

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PhD FIS (Examiner) ‘27

Jessica Hovington

“I have always been interested in crime scene adjacent work. It gives me a chance to incorporate new stuff into scenes and to learn new skills.”

Read Spotlight: Hovington, Jessica
BS Forensic Examiner ‘25

Alisha Mauro

“Tough it out - the first few years may be rough, but it’s 100% worth it after that. We did it and so can you!”

Read Spotlight: Mauro, Alisha
BS Forensic Examiner ‘25

Kelly McKenzie

“This field gives a voice to those who don’t have one. - Tiffany Edwards”

Read Spotlight: McKenzie, Kelly
BS, FIS Biology ‘25

Jacob Hetzke

“I like that Forensics combines mystery and science, like your own Sherlock Holmes.”

Read Spotlight: Hetzke, Jacob
BS FIS Examiner ‘25

Zach Pirkl

“They teach you how to do things, challenge you to figure things out, then send you into the field to put together the puzzle.”

Read Spotlight: Pirkl, Zach
BS Forensic Examiner ‘22

Danielle Romberger

“Make sure you are taking time to study and get your work done, but it’s also important to make time for yourself, to make memories, and to enjoy time with friends.”

Read Spotlight: Romberger, Danielle
MS FIS (Chemistry/GSR & Trace Emphasis) ‘25

Leah Thomas

“I came from far to join WVU and found a home away from home that’s opened opportunities. I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t come here.”

Read Spotlight: Thomas, Leah