Charleston, WV- August 8, 2025 – Citing her “meaningful and impactful contributions across the clinical, academic, and policy spheres of the OT field,” the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) has awarded UC OTA Program Director Jackie Hurt the 2025 NBCOT Excellence Award. As an occupational therapy assistant and university leader, she […]
Charleston, WV – August 6, 2025 — Originally, Garland Ellison II considered computer science. But after talks with his mom, he took a different path and enrolled in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program at UC. “My mom has been a CRNA for over 30 years. She always felt like she really made […]
The University of Charleston today unveiled the Morrison Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Center, a $10 million initiative that will serve as the home for new graduate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy—both designed to meet growing workforce demands across the region and nation in critical areas of healthcare. “This is a great day for […]
The University of Charleston will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Morrison Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Center on Thursday, June 19, at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to join University leaders, Board of Trustees members, faculty, and staff to open the home for UC’s new graduate degree programs in occupational and physical therapy, […]
The American Association for Men in Nursing has named the University of Charleston one of its “Best Schools for Men in Nursing.” The award recognizes a nursing school or college that has made significant efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing, provides a supportive educational environment for male students, and educates faculty, students, and […]
To address the increased demand for certified nurse anesthetists, the University of Charleston (UC) and Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) will launch a new Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program this fall. Classes will be held at UC’s Charleston campus, and clinical rotations will be conducted at CAMC and Vandalia Health’s hospitals, including CAMC […]
High school students interested in a nursing career are invited to learn more about nursing and nursing school during the University of Charleston’s Nursing Boot Camp on Saturday, April 20. The camp will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the UC campus. Students will participate in hands-on interactive workshops in the university’s simulation […]
Through a Community Investment Grant, UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia will help house Physician Assistant students doing rural rotations and provide professional development opportunities for health sciences students. The grant, created to reduce barriers to education and promote health equity in West Virginia’s rural communities, provides $60,000 to two important UC programs. The largest […]
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 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 […]