Alumni Spotlight

Matthew Leffew, '09
He joined the Class of 2014 at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in Lewisburg, W.Va., on August 2, 2010. Leffew will receive his white coat during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on Sept. 11. He will earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) after successfully completing the four-year medical education program at WVSOM. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UC.

Matthew Leffew

Carolyn Levine Cohen, '74
She and her sister were featured in the August 12, 2010 Charleston Gazette article "Twins use magical bond to heal body and spirit."

Amy Marshall, undergraduate '02 and MBA '04
Fort Bend (Texas) Professional Women’s Association has recognized her for her work with Feld Entertainment, Inc., the largest provider of live family entertainment. From the North Carolina market, Amy traveled the country and handled all the marketing and sales for her area market. Recently relocated to Houston, Amy is looking forward to exciting and new opportunities with Feld.

Timothy Bess, '93
Named new CEO at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Virginia, starting September 7, 2010. Earned MBA at UC in 1993. Previously held leadership positions at Thomas Health System in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Judie Smith, '99
Is now director and lead instructor of the Minerva Center for Academic Success in Charleston, West Virgnia. See the Charleston Daily Mail article "Educator Sees New School as Her Mission."

Bren Stevens, '80
She steps down as a winning Cross Lanes swim coach while maintaining her duties at UC as Associate Athletlic Director, Women's Volleyball Coach, and as a senior woman administration.

Mark Miller, '83
His company has been in the news, assisting in the Gulf oil spill cleanup. See the Charleston Daily Mail article "UC Graduate Active in Gulf Cleanup" from August 5, 2010. See also the article in the magazine Time: "Cleaning Up on the Oil Spill: Who's Making Money?" By Stephen Gandel, Thursday, July 8, 2010. Learn more about the Miller Environmental Group.

Bob Brown, '58
He was chosen to be the Grand Marshal of the Coal Festival in Boone County this summer. Bob played football at Morris Harvey College and currently serves on our Hall of Fame selection committee. He's a great guy and still very involved at UC. Bob is also the grandfather of current UC student, and SGA president, Jordan Knabb.

Bob Brown as Grand Marshall

Mark Downey — Alum Named New Men's Basketball Coach
On April 13, 2010, the University of Charleston announced the hiring of Mark Downey ('95) as the head men's basketball coach.

Laura Kinsler, '06
She shares her experience in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.

Ruthie Legg '61 receives Duthie Award

Magdalena De La CruzCook-Barcia '02
UC graduate named WV Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Read an archived article about Maggie

Gerry ('60) & Bob Ersek ('61) celebrate their golden anniversary

Trevecca honors UC Alumnus Jim Foglesong

Jay Neill '06
UC Interior Design Alumnus Wins National Contest

James Vandell '56
Vandell Honored for Leading Warriors to 1968-69 Region Title

Mark Miller '83
Miller Environmental Group assists in rescue efforts

John Birkelbach '04 / Kelly Borck '05
UC Alumni coach successful season

Jayson Gee, '88
Alumnus and Former Basketball Coach in the News (article courtesy of Cleveland.com)

"Mr. Bill" Bill Gordon '69
Local man looks for meaning in life after death

Mitchell "Mitch" Balaban, '74
MH/UC Alumnus finds summer rewards(photos and article are courtesy of the Charleston Daily Mail)

Herman "Whitey" Lykins
WWII Veteran and Distinguished MH/UC Alumnus (photos and article courtesy of South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Mitchell "Mitch" Balaban, '74
MH/UC Alumnus finds summer rewards (photos and article are courtesy of the Charleston Daily Mail)