SHARING LESSONS FROM THE HEART
The Student Athletes Speak Out (SASO) program, created by Carolyn Atkins, allows athletes at WVU to share their personal stories of motivation and inspiration to connect with the local community.
View Latest VignetteCharacter. Own It.
WVU's student athletes speak out about the importance of good character. Watch Video
Bullying is NEVER okay!
WVU's student athletes speak out - and stand up - against bullying. Watch Video
Bullying Consequences
Attorney Kim Croyle discusses the legal consequences of bullying. Watch Video
Living Life the West Virginia Way
An animated look at Atkins' children's book.
Carolyn Peluso Atkins and former WVU men's basketball standout Nathan Adrian tell the story of "Living Life the West Virginia Way" in this animated version of Atkins’ book encompassing three distinct themes.What people are saying...
"...speaking in front of a large group can be very challenging, but when you conquer your fear, it can get you farther in life."
Dr. Carolyn Atkins
Dr. Carolyn Peluso Atkins is a professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at West Virginia University. She received all of her degrees—a bachelor’s and master’s in rhetoric and public address, a master’s in speech-language pathology, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction—from WVU. She also holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The recipient of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Atkins was the 2005 West Virginia CASE Professor of the Year. This national teaching award, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is based on dedication to teaching, commitment to students, and innovative instructional methods.