WVU Tech TRIO Student Support Services

West Virginia University Institute of Technology student and TRIO SSS Participant, Logan Oliver, is currently in Washington, DC, serving as a Counselor for the for Opportunity in Education - COE National Student Leadership Congress. In this role, Logan is mentoring TRIO Talent Search, TRIO Upward Bound, and TRIO Upward Bound Math Science students from across the country as they build their leadership skills.

As part of our Real World Readiness Course on Monday, we were joined by Susan Wood, Director of Career and Professional Development, who led students in a discussion on proper attire for important life events, such as job and scholarship interviews and award ceremonies. Thank you, Susan!

West Virginia University Institute of Technology student and TRIO SSS Participant Elijah Stewart is participating in the Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program at the Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, DC. Elijah was selected through a competitive nationwide application process to attend the program's 20th Anniversary, where he will gain valuable leadership skills. We are extremely proud of him and what he will continue to accomplish!

We are so proud of Amanda! From her first-year as a nervous college student to her senior year as WVU Tech Student Government Association President, Amanda has taken every opportunity afforded her to learn and grow into the person she is today! We can't wait to see what the future holds for her!

Let’s take a moment to celebrate one more of our Spring 2026 graduates! Amanda Williams is a West Virginia native from Shady Springs. Amanda studies forensic investigations here at Tech.

Amanda says “WVU Tech has become a second family to me. I know so many people here and absolutely love the faculty and staff who work here. I wouldn't be the person I am today or have accomplished all that I have without them. They have all made such a huge impact on my life that I cannot fully express it in words. They have made me feel prepared to move on to the next chapter of my life, but I am sad to have to leave all these amazing people here.”

After graduation, Amanda will be working for the Department of Justice in Clarksburg, WV. We want to celebrate Amanda and all the other graduates’ successes this year! 🎓

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held May 9, 2026, 10 a.m. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
To learn more about Amanda, click the link below.
https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/05/06/tech-student-reflects-on-her-college-journey

Check out this story about TRIO SSS Participant, Logan Oliver, and his journey to The Hague School of Applied Sciences in The Hague, Netherlands as part of the Council for Opportunity in Education - COE Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program this summer.

WVU Tech wants to highlight the great work from one of our students.
Logan Oliver, a sophomore majoring in information systems, was chosen as one of only ten TRIO students nationwide to travel and study abroad this summer in The Hague, Netherlands.

Congratulations and have a great trip Logan!💛💙

To read more about Logan and his accomplishments, read the article below.

https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/04/29/wvu-tech-student-selected-to-participate-in-national-study-abroad-program

If you haven't done so, make sure you check out these photos from Commencement!

2026 WVU Tech Commencement Ceremony Explore this photo album by WVU Tech on Flickr!

WVU Tech hosted their annual Arts Showcase Expo BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The staff of WVU Tech hosted their annual arts showcase. The event is held every year to recognize the work students have done. The showcase kicked off with awards being …

Today marks the end of an era for the TRIO SSS program as our Professional Math Tutor, Phil Redden, retires. Phil has served as the Professional Math Tutor for the program since 1993. Before taking on this role, Phil served as a tutor for the program while earning his degree at WVU Tech.

During his time at WVU Tech, Phil has guided thousands of students through their math courses, and many credit him with helping them earn their degrees.

From the bottom of our Golden Bear hearts, THANK YOU!

We are beyond excited for Logan to travel abroad this summer with the Council for Opportunity in Education - COE as part of the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program.

WVU Tech | WVU Tech student selected to participate in national study abroad program WVU Tech student selected to participate in national study abroad program Molly Farrell | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 A WVU Tech student has been selected to study abroad this summer in the Netherlands as part of the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program, which...