University of Charleston

University of Charleston

  1. 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 […]

  2. The University of Charleston has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The Campus Challenge recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. UC joins a group of 471 colleges and universities recognized by […]

  3. Over 300 Golden Eagles were cited for academic achievement as the University of Charleston released its Spring 2024 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 […]

  4. 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 – […]

  5. 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 […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. 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 […]

  9.   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 […]

  10.   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 […]