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  1. CHARLESTON, WV- October 7, 2025  — Continuing an upward trend that spans more than a decade, the University of Charleston announced today it has set another enrollment record: 3,032 students for 2025, the highest total since 1969. While many colleges and universities across the country and within West Virginia have seen enrollment declines and are struggling to return to their previous peaks, UC continues to grow. […]

  2. High school students interested in a career in nursing will have two opportunities to explore the field along with some seasonal fun. The Beckley Nursing Boot Camp will take place on Saturday, October 4. The Charleston camp will be Tuesday, October 21. The interactive experience at both locations will give students the chance to: Try […]

  3. September 17, 2025 – The University of Charleston has again been named one of the Best Regional Schools by the Princeton Review in its “Best Regional Colleges” listing, recently released. The 2026 publication lists schools in seven zones: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, South, Southwest, West, and International. This year, 631 schools were recognized overall. UC is […]

  4. CHARLESTON, WV — The University of Charleston is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Janet Welch, who faithfully served as the institution’s First Lady from 1989 until 2018. During nearly three decades in this role, Dr. Welch became a beloved presence across the UC campus and the Charleston community. She was a devoted […]

  5. Charleston, WV – August 29, 2025— Like many schools, the University of Charleston will not hold classes on Labor Day. Unlike the others, however, the community will become the classroom as students, faculty, coaches, and staff participate in the university’s annual Labor of Love initiative. On Monday, September 1, nearly 1,500 UC students, faculty, staff, […]

  6. Charleston, WV, August 28, 2025 — While money, as they say, doesn’t grow on trees, sometimes it can come from unexpected places. On Wednesday, August 27, West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack visited the University of Charleston, where he presented a sizeable unclaimed property check to UC President Marty Roth. The check, valued at $28,784.19 […]

  7. CHARLESTON, WV, August 28, 2025 — Air Force Chaplain Jerry St. Pierre wasn’t planning to return to the classroom. Thirteen years after finishing his last degree, he was focused on serving his country—not searching for another credential. But curiosity has a way of opening doors. What began as a passing thought became a months-long mission […]

  9. CHARLESTON, WV, August 22, 2025  — Retired Army Colonel Tom Stewart thought his learning days were behind him when he hung up his uniform at age 50. After 32 years of service, rising from private to colonel, commanding an infantry battalion in Afghanistan, and graduating from the prestigious Army War College, Stewart was ready to […]

  10. Charleston, WV – August 15, 2025 – The University of Charleston will soon be buzzing with activity as it welcomes new and returning Golden Eagles moving into their campus homes—marking the start of a year full of possibilities. New students will move in on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, while returning students arrive […]