City Holding, parent company of City National Bank, is recognizing local businessman Jay Goldman for years of impactful service on its board by renovating a classroom at the University of Charleston in his honor. “It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to be able to recognize Jay in a tangible way such as this,” said […]
UC Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick Graney has been named as the 2022 recipient of the Spirit of the Valley Award, given by the YMCA of the Kanawha Valley. The award recognizes those who offer exemplary community service in the Kanawha Valley and across West Virginia. In addition to serving on the UC Board, Graney […]
Dr. Bren Stevens, UC Vice President & Director of Athletics, was named the “DII Nike Executive of the Year” by Women Leaders in College Sports. Since taking over at the helm of the athletic department, Stevens has had 70 different teams advance to the NCAA tournament. UC has captured the Mountain East Conference Commissioner’s Cup […]
(Nettie A Horne & Bradley Harris) During our recent Homecoming and Family Weekend events, two special alums were honored for their support of the university and its mission – Bradley Harris was named the 2022 Rising Alumnus, and Nettie A. Horne was named the 2022 Alumnus of the Year. “It is our pleasure to […]
The University of Charleston’s athletic program is known for its winning reputation, not only in the Mountain East Conference, but also throughout the country. Over the last nine years, UC has snagged the Mountain East Conference Commissioner’s Cup for Athletic Excellence seven times, has won two NCAA National Championships in soccer, and has claimed multiple […]
As part of its goal to prepare its students for a lifetime of community service, each year the University holds its “Labor of Love” initiative, sending UC students, faculty, and staff into the community to perform a wide range of service projects. “Labor of Love” will take place during the Labor Day weekend, from Saturday, […]
(Gazette-Mail Opinion Piece from President Roth on 8/27) Read it on the GM website Why Our Differences Make a Difference It is far too common today for our differences to be magnified in ways that pull us apart. This does not need to be so. You may be surprised to learn that the […]
The University of Charleston has been named as one of the “Best Southeastern” colleges in the US by The Princeton Review in its “2023 Best Colleges: Region by Region” issue. UC is one of 143 schools listed in its southeastern region that the publication considers “academically outstanding and well worth consideration.” (Schools are not ranked […]
In 2019, West Virginia was ranked fifth nationwide in total energy production, of that, coal was responsible for 84% of that production. To explore the future of clean energy in the Mountain State, the American Security Project and the University of Charleston will present Energy, Climate, and National Security in WV Tuesday, August 9, 2022. […]
UC cybersecurity faculty will be part of a new initiative to provide education and skill training in cybersecurity to Mountaineer Challenge Academy participants in a partnership with the West Virginia National Guard. The program was developed to provide an opportunity for MCA cadets to be exposed to IT and cybersecurity to spark their interest in […]