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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For one EMT, it marks another milestone in a 40-year career of service CHARLESTON, WV, July 12, 2025 — Chris Burge has seen a lot in his 40 years with Camden Clark Ambulance Service in Parkersburg, responding to emergencies, leading teams, and doing whatever it takes to care for his community. He never sought recognition, […]
When Enoch Koo set out to find the right Physician Assistant Program, he looked at options across the country. From his home in Southern California, Koo recognized that the University of Charleston program, with its strong academic reputation and supportive community, would offer him a place where he could not just survive the intensity of PA […]
The University of Charleston has been named one of the best National Universities in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. UC was also recognized for its efforts to improve social mobility among students in the publication’s spring 2025 rankings. “We are proud to be recognized as one of the top schools in […]
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 […]
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 […]