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Cyber Successes

Cyber Successes

Christopher Ramezan, assistant professor of management information systems and coordinator of the business cybersecurity management program, was recently recognized for his teaching prowess by two different organizations. 

On Feb.9, 2024, Ramezan was named the American Legion of West Virginia’s 2023 Educator of the Year, which “recognizes an individual whose accomplishments are over and above their vocation.” On March 28, he received the WVU Foundation’s Award for Outstanding Teaching, which “recognizes faculty who are particularly effective and inspiring teachers, as well as those who have established patterns of exceptional innovation in their teaching methods, course and curriculum design, and instructional tools.” 

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Roll Call

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