Four high school seniors have been selected to receive the University of Charleston’s Presidential Scholarship—the highest-level scholarship the University offers. The scholarship covers full tuition, fees, housing, and meals for four years up to $45,980 per year, for a total value of $183,920. The students include two from West Virginia and two international students – […]
Over 300 Golden Eagles were cited for academic achievement as we announced our Fall 2023 Dean’s and Provost’s lists. Students who are on the Dean’s List have earned a Semester Grade Point Average of 3.60 – 3.99 for a full-time schedule of courses (12 or more credits, of which only 3 are Pass/Fail). To make […]
A UC School of Pharmacy student and a faculty member have been named to professional leadership programs. Baleigh Goddard, a P3 student in the UC School of Pharmacy, is one of only 66 students selected for the inaugural cohort of the Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders Program. The program recognizes a student’s dedication to, and […]
The University of Charleston will hold its December Graduation Ceremony this Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held in the H. Bernard Wehrle Athletic Arena on the UC campus. Our December graduates came to UC from right here in Charleston and as far away as Japan, Vietnam, Germany, the United […]
On this Veterans Day, we publish a letter that MG (Ret) John Barnette, Ed.D. and UC Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, sent to our students who are members of our nation’s military. We are honored to serve such an important group, helping them reach their educational and personal goals. Dr. Barnette speaks for […]
The UC Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduating class of 2023 achieved a 100% passage rate on the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam. This exam assesses whether candidates possess the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective nursing care. Those who pass can then become Registered Professional Nurses and, in the case […]
The spark of entrepreneurship can come from many places – even an encounter with a stuffed animal. In an article in the 2023 WV Senior High Magazine, UC student Grace Underwood describes the journey that led her to pursue her own business, and says, “I am incredibly grateful for the entrepreneurial gift of vision and […]
The University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program Class of 2023 has achieved a pass rate of 100% for first-time test-takers on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). The program graduated 29 students in April. This year’s national average for first attempt pass rate is 93%. For the past four cohorts, the UC PA […]
The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy has been named the Interprofessional Award winner for the 2023 Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge. This is the ninth time that UC has won an award from the competition. “Winning the Script Your Future Interprofessional Team Event Award is a testament to the unwavering dedication, excellence, and […]
The annual West Virginia Business Plan Competition affords college students around the state the unique opportunity to make a business idea come to life – and one University of Charleston student has earned $25,000 to make his business a reality. Dustin Ward, a retired Army Special Operations Veteran and student at UC, won for […]