The grand opening of the Downtown Innovation Hub (DIH) took place on Monday, July 10, with a ribbon cutting and celebration ceremony. In an article in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, President Marty Roth stated, “We’re going to be working with existing businesses that have kind of plateaued in terms of their performance. Through training, workshops, networking, […]
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UC Opens Downtown Innovation Hub
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BSN Students Achieve 100% Passage Rate
The UC Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduating class of 2023 achieved a 100% passage rate on the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam. This exam assesses whether candidates possess the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective nursing care. Those who pass can then become Registered Professional Nurses and, in the case […]
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UC Welcomes New Executive VP, Provost, and Dean of Faculty Appointment
Following a national search, Dr. Dan Silber has become the Executive Vice President, Provost, and Dean of Faculty at the University of Charleston. He began his appointment with UC on July 3, 2023. Dr. Silber comes to UC having served over the past 15 years as the Senior Vice President and Provost at Piedmont University […]
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UC Restructures School of Business and Leadership, Adds New Dean
To better accommodate continued enrollment, programmatic, and staffing growth, the University of Charleston will transition from a single School of Business and Leadership to two separate schools – the UC School of Business and the UC School of Leadership. Consequently, UC will now have five distinct schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Health Sciences, Leadership, and […]
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Education Professor Named One of “40 Under 40”
Sarah Gallagher, Assistant Professor in our Education Department, has been named a member of “Generation Next – 40 Under 40” by the WV State Journal. Gallagher teaches a variety of education courses, a geography course, and a West Virginia and Appalachian course. Prior to her role at UC, she worked at St. Albans High School […]
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UC Student Follows Entrepreneurial Path
The spark of entrepreneurship can come from many places – even an encounter with a stuffed animal. In an article in the 2023 WV Senior High Magazine, UC student Grace Underwood describes the journey that led her to pursue her own business, and says, “I am incredibly grateful for the entrepreneurial gift of vision and […]
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New UC Board of Trustees Members Announced
The University of Charleston Board of Trustees has elected five new members to serve three-year terms. Fonda Elliot and Nettie Horne return to the Board after completing earlier terms in 2022, joining Dickie Jamieson, Paul Smith, and Louis Weisberg as the other new members. “The University of Charleston has long benefitted from its exceptional Board […]
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Registration Open for School of Pharmacy ExRx Days
High school juniors and seniors and college undergraduate students are invited to learn more about pharmacy and pharmacy school during ExRx – Experience Pharmacy Days. There will be two dates offered – Wednesday, June 28, and Monday, July 17. Both will be held at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy (UCSOP). Participants can learn […]
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Physician Assistant Program Announces 100% Pass Rate
The University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program Class of 2023 has achieved a pass rate of 100% for first-time test-takers on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). The program graduated 29 students in April. This year’s national average for first attempt pass rate is 93%. For the past four cohorts, the UC PA […]
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UC School of Pharmacy Names 2023 Preceptor of the Year
The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy has named Dr. Michael Czupryn as its 2023 Preceptor of the Year. The Preceptor of the Year Award is given to an outstanding external University of Charleston School of Pharmacy preceptor. Nominees are selected for consideration based on the following criteria: Outstanding student mentoring in a P4 rotation […]