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Lama Alshamroukh, a WVU Presidential Student Ambassador in Cohort 15, presented a TEDxWVU Talk titled Fail First: A Two-Step Guide to Becoming a Resilient Researcher.

Colleges and universities nationwide are navigating significant challenges, including financial constraints, declining enrollment, rapid technological change, political pressures, and student health concerns. The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence has compounded uncertainty across this already strained higher education environment. Therefore, fostering honest, open communication about these complex and demanding issues is more critical than ever.

Cohort 15 engaged in active shooter training de-escalation with WVU UPD Sgt. Jarrett Kuhn (photo 1) and learned about de-escalation from WVU UPD Captain Brock Armstrong (photo 2). While active shooter training emphasized the "Run, Hide, Fight" protocol, de-escalation focused on calming agitated individuals in a variety of situations. PSAs were encouraged to download the  LiveSafe app.

The Morgantown History Museum hosted Cohort 15 of the WVU Presidential Student Ambassadors

In a 92 public service announcement, Cohort 14 WVU Presidential Student Ambassador, Liam McCarthy, discussed how the program emboldened him to venture into new activities.  From Gerradstown, WV, the WVU Foundation Scholar is majoring in chemistry and minoring in piano performance. Listen to his comments here.

During the month of February, Presidential Student Ambassadors received a wealth of information to aid in their leadership preparation.  Speakers included (1) Sara DiSimone, Carruth Center Assistant Director of Outreach and Campus Engagement, (2) Cate Schlobohm, Director of the WVU Purpose Center, and (3) Aerianna McClanahan, Program Manager for Community Engaged Learning. 

Congratulations to the following Presidential Student Ambassadors in Cohort 15!  Nominated by faculty, these students represent what is best about West Virginia University. Enrolled in six different colleges, they include: Lama Alshamroukh, Joely Chikombero, Catherine Evans, Paige Fox, Adalaide Hickey, Kayla Holloman, Daniel Kaddar, Karlee McCune, Lillian Meyers, Brooklynn Miller, Lauren Morris, Sarah Rahin, and Tyson Watson. In addition to recording and presenting face-to-face peer-advice speeches, they will engage in 40 hours of service and meet with campus administrators and leaders in class and at the PSA Summit V at Blaney House in March. At the conclusion of the WVUe 280 course (Presidential Student Ambassadors: Leading & Serving), they will become Certified Student Leaders via Student Engagement and Leadership.