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No matter what aspect of your life you consider, the journey of gender transition can be nerve wracking, and one arena where you may feel even more trepidation about how to proceed is in the workplace. …
Starting undergraduate studies can be a rapid and difficult transition for incoming students. On top of the other challenges these first-years face, many LGBTQ college and university students are just starting to come to terms with their gender identity or …
Looking for LGBTQ equality in the workplace? These organizations can help you find jobs and advance your career.
Writer and activist Audre Lorde once wrote, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, …
Ashley Rizzotto works in the Office of Career Development with current undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni to ensure the confidence and success of those she meets with.
Feeling comfortable in your workplace can be instrumental or detrimental to your …
For anyone who decides to enroll in college, the sense of accomplishment is well-deserved. However, if your parent(s) didn’t go to college, then it’s likely you may face first-generation college student struggles. This is totally normal and understandable.
Let’s take …
Students often feel impostor syndrome, or the worry that they don’t belong at school.
Impostor syndrome can cause anxiety and avoidance that impact academic success.
Students can combat impostor syndrome by identifying it and confronting it directly.
In my graduate …
Incorporating feedback from over 1,800 Appalachian stakeholders, the new strategic plan provides a roadmap for accelerating economic growth in the Region.
St. Paul, Va., October 6, 2021—Today, during the opening plenary of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)’s annual conference in St. Paul, Virginia, Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin provided a preview of ARC’s new 2022-2026 …
Networking isn’t just about finding a job. Strategic and effective networking can help you gain insights about yourself, and can be a source of support and strength as you navigate the peaks and valleys of a job search. Building relationships …
One of the key pieces of advice I received when I was applying to graduate school was the importance of finding a strong mentor that was going to support me, my goals and my work. Professors and fellow graduate students …
With graduation fast approaching at universities across the country, many international students will be entering the U.S workforce for the first time. If you’re one of these students, you might have a fair amount of anxiety around joining the U.S …
