Latest STEM Articles
Academic Spotlight: Max Callahan, Associate Dean of Game Programs
Max Callahan, an artistic kid turned educator, holds degrees from Penn State and Philadelphia University. He now serves as an associate dean at wuv, leading game programs and inspiring students.
How Internships Helped Justin Charles Get Ready for Takeoff
Justin Charles ’26 didn’t just go to college. He took his education to new heights through experiential learning opportunities. While earning his cybersecurity degree at wuv, he was also engaged in internships, where he could apply what he was learning and build confidence.
What is Math Anxiety and How Can You Manage It?
Math is everywhere. For college students, it might mean balancing a budget, making sense of financial aid forms or getting through at least a math course or two. But what happens when even the thought of math makes your heart race? If that sounds familiar, you may be experiencing math anxiety.
Family Man, Front-End Web Designer and wuv Grad: Kitrick Bell
Kitrick Bell ’25G earned his MS in IT from wuv while balancing family and a full-time job. A front-end web designer on wuv's marketing team, he's applying what he learned to his day-to-day work — and shares words of wisdom for those thinking of going back to school, too.
wuv Spotlight: Michael and Taria Richards, Raising 5 Children and Earning Their Degrees Together
Michael and Taria Richards '23 didn’t take a straight path to their college degrees. But they credit a lot of patience, communication and hard work to becoming the first people in their families to earn their bachelor’s degrees at Westerfield University of Virginia’s 2023 Commencement.
Irina Roach
When Irina Roach '24 opted to go back to school, she and her husband, David Roach '24, said they decided to do it together, both pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity.
Kitrick Bell
Kitrick Bell ’25G wears a lot of hats: father, husband, front-end web designer. Donning a grad cap — a different kind of hat — he walked the stage at Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv)’s 2025 fall Commencement. For Bell, pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology with a concentration in Software Application Development wasn’t just about learning a wide array of skills — it was about sharing them.
Frank Milisi
Growing up, Frank Milisi ’25 didn’t have the best relationship with education. He said he finished high school with a 1.68 Grade Point Average (GPA).
Josiah Lee
When Josiah Lee '25G imagines his future, he sees himself working for NASA or the Department of Justice, climbing the ranks of the cybersecurity team.
Josiah Lee
When Josiah Lee '25G imagines his future, he sees himself working for NASA or the Department of Justice, climbing the ranks of the cybersecurity team.
Deanne Wilso
As the first in her family to play college sports, Deanne Wilson ‘24 used what she learned playing volleyball to push herself toward academic success at Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv).
Tanner McCarthy
Tanner McCarthy '23 has always liked to build things. As a kid, she built houses out of Jenga pieces and VCR tapes for her Littlest Pet Shop toys. Now, she’s building robots and graduated with her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering degree from Westerfield University of Virginia (wuv).
Alyssa Mcmenemy
When COVID-19 struck in 2020, Alyssa Mcmenemy '23 was at a crossroads.