Professor Xiaoping Sun was selected by the Appalachian College Association (ACA) for a 2022-23 ACA Faculty Fellowship. The fellowship is for summer research on “Investigations of Chemical and Electronic Properties of Oxo-Uranium Ions by UV-Vis and Fluorescence Spectroscopies” and provides a financial award. The ACA is a non-profit consortium of 34 private four-year liberal arts […]
The West Virginia Future of Nursing Action Coalition has recognized 40 nurses who are empowering their communities, advancing nursing, and leading change for its Nurse Excellence award. Amy Bruce, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, the Chair and Program Director of the Capito Department of Nursing will be honored as one these game-changing winners at a recognition […]
Wright Awarded Open Learning WV Educator Award UC English Professor Catherine Wright was recognized with the Open Learning West Virginia Educator Award from the WV Higher Education policy Commission. The award was announced at the Open Learning WV Statewide Convening on April 7- 8, 2022 in Charleston. This is the first year the award has […]
UC Director of Financial Planning and Financial Literacy Jacob Tenney was featured in the “Ask the Experts” section in a WalletHub.com story about its recent survey regarding large purchases. In the article, Dr. Tenney offers caution on maxing out credit cards and suggests understanding personal risk tolerance and tendencies and how they impact financial decisions […]
Charleston, WV – November 1, 2021 – Dr. Jacob Tenney, UC Director of Financial Planning and Financial Literacy, is featured on walletthub.com in an article on starter credit cards. Tenney offers his views as one of the site’s featured ‘Ask the Experts’ contributors. Tenney provides insightful information on when to get a starter credit card, […]
School of Business & Leadership Faculty Present At Fall Summit Drs. Lisa McCool and Melissa Farrish from the UC School of Business & Leadership presented “Technology and Engagement: Gaming in the Classroom” at the Appalachian College Association’s annual fall summit on September 24, 2021, in Pigeon Forge TN. The presentation focused on incorporating game-centered technology […]
Catherine Wright, UC Instructor of English, has received a full scholarship from the Key West Literary Seminar to attend its upcoming event. The seminar will take place in Key West, Florida, in early January 2022. The mission of the Key West Literary Seminar is to promote the understanding and discussion of important literary works and […]
Dr. Peter Ward Publishes Textbook on Musculoskeletal System Dr. Peter Ward, an adjunct professor in the UC Physician Assistant Program, has authored a Netter’s Anatomy textbook: “Netter’s Integrated Musculoskeletal System: Clinical Anatomy Explained!”. The textbook is an integrated, innovative approach to the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Ward has been an adjunct professor in the UC PA […]
Dr. Mindy Smith named Dean of School of Health Sciences Charleston, WV – July 1, 2021 – Dr. Mindy Smith has been named Dean of the Bert Bradford School of Health Sciences. She has been serving as Interim Dean since May, 2020. Smith brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education at UC […]
VP and Director of Athletics Dr. Bren Stevens Named President of D2 Athletics Directors Association Charleston, WV – June 29, 2021 – UC Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Bren Stevens has been named the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) President for the 2021-2022 membership year. “I am humbled by the […]