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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. 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 […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and we’re celebrating the women who create and grow businesses in pursuit of their dreams. We highlight one special UC graduate who is achieving success after changing her original vision for the future. Hunt, Class of 2021, is the founder and owner of Hunt Marketing Agency. When Whitney […]

  6. 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. […]

  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 […]

  8. 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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. 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 […]