CHARLESTON, WV, August 28, 2025 — Air Force Chaplain Jerry St. Pierre wasn’t planning to return to the classroom. Thirteen years after finishing his last degree, he was focused on serving his country—not searching for another credential. But curiosity has a way of opening doors. What began as a passing thought became a months-long mission […]
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 […]
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, […]
The University of Charleston will honor the law enforcement professionals who have completed their Senior Leadership Certificate for Law Enforcement, offered through the UC School of Leadership. About 300 law enforcement professionals participated in the program, and their work will be celebrated with a special graduation ceremony on Saturday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. The […]
Intelligent.com.com, a widely respected source for higher education rankings and research, has recognized multiple programs at the University of Charleston in its 2025 rankings. The university has been awarded top honors across several disciplines, reinforcing its status as a leader in higher education. Using a data-driven methodology, Intelligent.com evaluated programs across a broad range of […]
The University of Charleston’s School of Leadership is proud to announce the expansion of its educational certificate programs tailored for first responders. Known for its flexible and impactful online education, UC is introducing a new Senior Leadership Certificate for Law Enforcement this fall, furthering its commitment to specialized, accessible education for essential service personnel in […]
The University of Charleston was recognized and awarded the ESGR (Employer Support for the Guard and Reserves) “Above and Beyond” Award at the ESGR – WV annual Employer Recognition Luncheon at Stonewall Resort. The event recognizes employers for employment policies and practices that support their employees’ participation in the National Guard and Reserve. Brian Shaw, […]
The UC cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program has been named as one of the “Top 5 Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degrees Online” by ITCareerFinder.com. The website explains, “We selected the top five online cybersecurity bachelors based on numerous factors, including the relevance of the curriculum, program features, school reputation, flexibility, and overall value.” UC’s is the only degree […]
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 […]
UC received five ranking awards – including #7 in Best Colleges in WV and #1 in Best Online Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership – in the 2024 online report from Intelligent.com. Intelligent.com helps students in their education journey by ranking colleges and programs across the country using aggregated publicly available data. For 2024, the site […]