Alisha Mauro

Hometown: Latrobe, PA

Scholarships and/or Academic Awards: Dean’s List, Eberly Scholarship

Hobbies: Reading. Hiking, and Traveling

Extracurriculars: FIS Club, Delta Delta Epsilon, Project 168, Cold Case Research, Chimes, County Line Dancing Club, and Tour Guide.

One interesting fact about you: I went to the same church as Arnold Palmer and Mr. Rodgers.

Q&A with Alisha

• What are your favorite things about being in this major?
  • I like the connection to the real world and how internships help you get the experience you need.
• What is the most interesting thing about your major?
  • The mock crime scenes.
• Why did you want to pursue this major?
  • Both of my parents are in the criminal justice field.
• How have your professors and/or staff helped you be successful?
  • They have helped me be successful as they are passing down their knowledge to me.
• What skills and/or knowledge have you gained that you feel will help you be successful in your future career?
  • I’ve learned time management, photography, and how to be a team leader.
• What are your career goals?
  • I would like to work in Crime Scene Investigation, Death Investigation, and Evidence Response.
• What is your favorite place on campus?
  • The Lair Green and Hammocking there.
• What is your most memorable moment at WVU?
  • My first WVU football game.
• What is your favorite class and why?
  • Crime Scene because it’s what she wants to do and was learning a ton about it.
• What experience or class taught you the most?
  • Fingerprinting because there’s so much more to it than you expect and it’s a big part of the field.
• Why did you choose WVU?
  • The atmosphere, the program, and I fell in love with WVU when I stepped on campus.
• What advice would you give to an incoming student in the same major?
  • 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!