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  1.   The University of Charleston continues to make impressive strides in national rankings, solidifying its reputation as a leading institution for academic excellence and student success. This past year, UC has been recognized for overall achievement, support of military students and spouses, and individual program excellence. Niche.com:  UC was named the #1 best college in […]

  2. What: UC Presidential Scholarship Accepting Applications Scholarship Provides Full Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Room & Board, and Leadership Mentoring Deadline: January 9, 2026 Who: High-Achieving Students Accepted to UC Charleston, WV – November 18, 2025 – The University of Charleston provides its students with many life-changing opportunities, and the Presidential Scholarship is one of the most […]

  3. CHARLESTON, WV – November 19, 2025 — When Pittsburgh native Maddie Rickard began searching for colleges with strong radiologic science programs, the University of Charleston quickly rose to the top of her list. After touring the UC campus, she knew she’d found the right fit. “I really liked how small and personal everything felt. Everyone here was […]

  4. Charleston, WV – November 19, 2025 — When you grow up in a small Canadian town an hour outside Toronto, going to school in West Virginia isn’t the most obvious choice. Originally from Acton, Ontario, (Class of 2028) always dreamed of playing college softball.  She began reaching out to schools that offered the right mix: strong […]

  5. McCann-Coles Heading to Detroit in November for Final Interviews CHARLESTON, WV, November 5, 2025 — University of Charleston senior Maliah McCann-Coles has been named a Rhodes Scholar Finalist, placing her among the nation’s top students competing for the world’s most prestigious academic honor. The Rhodes Scholarship, established in 1902, is a fully funded postgraduate award […]

  6. The University of Charleston has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for the fifth consecutive year, a national guide that honors institutions offering exceptional, student-centered college experiences. Unlike traditional rankings that lean heavily on selectivity or test scores, Colleges of Distinction evaluates schools across four pillars of success: Engagement, Teaching, Community, and Outcomes. These factors […]

  7. 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 […]

  9. Charleston, WV – August 6, 2025 — Originally, Garland Ellison II considered computer science. But after talks with his mom, he took a different path and enrolled in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program at UC. “My mom has been a CRNA for over 30 years. She always felt like she really made […]

  10. CHARLESTON, WV — 8/5/2025 — Maliah McCann-Coles learned she had been named the first-ever recipient of the Honors College’s Avashia Fellowship, she was stunned. “I was flabbergasted,” said the double major in Political Science and Management. “I had gotten to know the Avashias and their unique story, and I felt a deep connection with their […]