University of Charleston

University of Charleston

  1. 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 […]

  2.   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 […]

  3.   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 […]

  4. Four high school seniors have been selected to receive the University of Charleston’s Presidential Scholarship – the highest-level scholarship the University offers – covering full tuition, fees, housing, and meals for four years, with a total value of $172,000. “The Presidential Scholarship truly recognizes high achievers,” explained Dr. Elizabeth Wolfe, executive vice president of enrollment […]

  5. From the best way to break bad news to the effect of color on memory, the University of Charleston’s finalists in its annual “Ideas, Innovation, Invention (i3)” event provide inspiring thought and answer intriguing questions. The final four competitors will go head-to-head on Monday, April 17, at 3:30 pm as they compete for the top […]

  6. Sergeant First Class Benjamin Padilla is a current student in our Organizational Leadership program and will graduate with Academic Distinction in April 2023. He was born and raised in La Mirada, CA., and spent 12 years at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and ten years with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment as an 88M, Motor Transport Operator. […]

  7. The University of Charleston is pleased to announce its Provost’s and Dean’s List for the Fall of 2022.  Nearly 500 UC students were named to the lists. The Provost’s List recognizes those full-time students who have earned a 4.0 GPA or higher for a full-time schedule of courses (12 or more credits, of which only […]

  8.   UC Graduates Earn CPA Exam Merit Award and Outstanding Accounting Student Awards At the recent West Virginia Society of CPAs Annual Committee Day, two top awards were awarded to a UC graduate and a current UC student. Jason Prince (2020 graduate) was named as the 2021 West Virginia CPA Exam Merit winner (highest score […]

  9. Eli Hughes Received a Presidential Medal from the Lions Club Eli Hughes was recently recognized with the presidential medal for his leadership in establishing a UC Chapter of the Lions Club. With over 47,000 clubs and 1.4 million members worldwide, individual Lions Clubs strive to serve the needs of their local communities in tangible ways. […]

  10. The National Athlete Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma, recently inducted 111 UC student-athletes. These students earned an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher, completed 60 hours of degree credit, and have the recommendation of their respective head coaches. The ceremony had been delayed for two years due to Covid-19, so this one was very special, […]