Watch the Live Stream   Join us for an evening with Esmeralda Santiago to cap off our inaugural Enlightened Living Day at UC. Esmeralda Santiago was born in Puerto Rico and came to the United States when she was 13 years old. She is the author of three memoirs, two novels, a children's book, and has co-edited two anthologies of Latino literature. Her transcultural experiences growing up in a rural barrio, poor and disenfranchised, inspire much of her work.…

Usually, the University of Charleston and West Virginia State University battle it out on the athletic playing field. In February, however, the two schools will go head to head (or arm to arm) as they participate in a “Blood Drive Battle” to help the American Red Cross. The two schools will each host a blood drive on their campuses. The West Virginia State event will take place on February 6 in the WV State Student Union, from 10:00 am –…

  Live Stream of Event In urban centers across the country, faith and sports play powerful roles in the leadership development of those living within these marginalized communities. The University of Charleston is proud to present “Playing for the City: Sports, Faith and Developing Community Leaders”, on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. The Mission of the Midian Leadership Project - founded in Charleston, WV - is to develop Christian community leaders through a combination of education, family, and faith support,…