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The University of Charleston (UC) is excited to announce its continued accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), with reaffirmation through the 2034-2035 academic year. This milestone reflects UC’s dedication to academic excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement. The accreditation followed a rigorous evaluation, including a comprehensive document submission and a February 2025 site visit by […]

 Embracing the Future: UC leaning into artificial intelligence education with new degree and community speaker series Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, offering new opportunities, unlocking exciting creative tools, and transforming the way we live and work. Higher education has certainly felt its impact, and the University of Charleston is embracing opportunities to harness AI […]

The University of Charleston will honor its newest graduates during its Spring Commencement ceremonies: When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Where: H. Bernard Wehrle Athletic Arena on the Charleston Campus Time: Undergraduate students will be recognized at 10:00 a.m., followed by graduate students at 1:00 p.m. This year’s ceremonies will feature two inspiring keynote speakers: Chef […]

The University of Charleston has been named a 2025-2026 Silver Level Military Friendly Designated School by Victory Media for its “efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for the Military Community.” This is the seventeenth time UC has earned this honor. UC was also named a 2025 Military Friendly Spouse School. “At UC, we […]

Continuing a tradition of excellence in academics and community service, University of Charleston senior Kelton Boblits has had a front-row seat to West Virginia politics as a 2025 Judith A. Herndon Fellowship recipient. “It’s a big honor,” stated Boblits. “It means a good deal to me that they had enough faith, confidence, and trust in me […]

For the first time in nearly three decades, Charleston is set to host a full marathon, inviting distance runners from across the region to the Capital City. The University of Charleston Marathon, taking off in April 2026, will feature a fast and flat 26.2-mile course, guiding runners through some of the city’s most iconic locations, […]

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world, and the University of Charleston is preparing its students to lead the charge.    Beginning in Fall 2025, UC will offer a major in Artificial Intelligence, providing students with the tools and training to thrive in one of today’s most dynamic and fast-growing fields.    “We are proud […]

The University of Charleston received a generous $50,000 donation from the estate of Frances and Richard Rumley to establish a scholarship fund dedicated to supporting international students. Lois Ann Stanton, niece of the Rumleys, presented the gift to President Marty Roth, Executive Vice President for Enrollment Management Beth Wolfe, Vice President of Development Gail Carter, […]

The University of Charleston will honor the law enforcement professionals who have completed their Senior Leadership Certificate for Law Enforcement, offered through the UC School of Leadership. About 300 law enforcement professionals participated in the program, and their work will be celebrated with a special graduation ceremony on Saturday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. The […]

The University of Charleston announced that Jim Linsenmeyer has been named its Executive Director of Innovation. Linsenmeyer joins UC from the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, where he served as Region Manager in Shepherdstown. In this role, he led efforts to attract new businesses and support existing ones, helping secure major projects such as […]