News Stories and Press Releases

CHARLESTON, WV, November 3, 2025 — The University of Charleston has announced that Jamie Cope has been named Executive Director of Innovation.    Cope brings an accomplished background spanning entrepreneurship, marketing, economic development, and advanced manufacturing to UC. He joins the university from the West Virginia University Industrial Extension, where he served as Business Development Manager.    Prior to that, he was […]

The University of Charleston has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for the fifth consecutive year, a national guide that honors institutions offering exceptional, student-centered college experiences. Unlike traditional rankings that lean heavily on selectivity or test scores, Colleges of Distinction evaluates schools across four pillars of success: Engagement, Teaching, Community, and Outcomes. These factors […]

CHARLESTON, WV, October 15, 2025 — University of Charleston President, Dr. Marty Roth, was named the 2025 Education Champion of Children by Every Child Now at the organization’s annual Champions Luncheon this afternoon. The Every Child NOW event unites business leaders and changemakers from around the state to celebrate the Champion of Children award winners. […]

CHARLESTON, WV – August 26, 2025 — The University of Charleston (UC) has been named the top college in West Virginia by Niche in its 2026 rankings of the best colleges. UC earned an overall A- and distinguished itself with high marks in diversity, dorms, and safety, making it the only private institution on the […]

The University of Charleston received a generous $50,000 donation from the estate of Frances and Richard Rumley to establish a scholarship fund dedicated to supporting international students. Lois Ann Stanton, niece of the Rumleys, presented the gift to President Marty Roth, Executive Vice President for Enrollment Management Beth Wolfe, Vice President of Development Gail Carter, […]

The Charleston Area Alliance (CAA) and the University of Charleston (UC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand, enhance, and improve educational opportunities for CAA member businesses, organizations, and their employees. Through this partnership, the Charleston Area Alliance will actively promote awareness and enrollment in UC’s degree and non-degree programs among its […]

The University of Charleston Board of Trustees has elected a new member, D.F. Mock III, Regional President-West Virginia Markets, United Bank. Mock will serve a three-year term. “The University of Charleston has long benefitted from its exceptional Board of Trustees,” said UC President Marty Roth.“They are deeply committed to the University’s success. Their advisory, network, […]

  In collaboration with WorkForce WV and other business partners, the University of Charleston has launched UC Works – a scholarship and work program that enables students to earn their degree without student loan debt. Eligible students will utilize a combination of institutional, state, and federal aid programs to cover their UC undergraduate tuition and […]

US News & World Report has listed the University of Charleston in its 2022-2023 ranking of “Best National Universities” as part of its Best College rankings, published each year. UC was also named as a “Top Performer on Social Mobility,” a ranking that determines the success of a college at “advancing social mobility by enrolling […]

UC President’s Contract Extended to June 2025.   Charleston, WV – May 15, 2021 – The University of Charleston Board of Trustees has extended the contract of its 26th president, Dr. Martin Roth. Roth has served as the school’s president since July 1, 2018. The contract will extend to June 2025. “I know I speak for […]