In a special ceremony that took place on Friday, December 9, 2022, UC nursing students – graduates of our Associate Degree of Nursing and RN to BSN programs – received their pins in a time-honored celebration of their success. The ceremony took place in Beckley, WV. The pinning ceremony symbolizes the hard work and dedication […]
The University of Charleston will celebrate two very special graduation events this Saturday, December 10, 2022 in the Wehrle Arena in the Innovation Center. Fall Commencement will take place at 10:00 a.m. with about 150 graduates participating. These students will graduate from programs on the Charleston campus, UC-Beckley, and online representing the School of Arts […]
With the headline “VR Gets Real,” the Charleston Gazette-Mail did a large feature article on our new VR Education Laboratory. It appeared in the Friday, December 2, 2022 edition. Reporter Clint Thomas was escorted around the lab by Dawn Turner, Associate Professor of Biology, who explained how the lab will offer UC students opportunities to […]
The University of Charleston has been named as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. The organization recognizes colleges and universities that make intentional efforts to increase student voter participation. UC joins a group of 394 schools who completed specific voting-related actions, including developing […]
UC students are now able to study human anatomy in 3D, with the launch of a dedicated virtual reality (VR) lab through a partnership with Perspectus, Inc., a Colorado-based virtual and mixed reality technology firm. “We are excited to offer virtual reality technology to enhance student learning,” shared University of Charleston President Marty Roth. “As […]
Gary Ogilvie has been named Head Coach of the Charleston Women’s Soccer program. Currently in his third year as an assistant coach for the men’s program, Ogilvie will take over next season as current coach Todd Diuguid will be leaving the program after over two decades of success. “I’m honored to accept the position of […]
City Holding, parent company of City National Bank, is recognizing local businessman Jay Goldman for years of impactful service on its board by renovating a classroom at the University of Charleston in his honor. “It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to be able to recognize Jay in a tangible way such as this,” said […]
Monica Dial Named New UC Cheer Coach Lincoln County native Monica Dial will join the Golden Eagles as the new head cheerleading coach. While this will be Dial’s first experience as a coach, she brings in fifteen years of her own experience as a cheerleader and has been a mentor in the competitive cheer […]
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Charleston will go head-to-head (or arm to arm) with West Virginia State University as they participate in a “Blood Drive Battle” to help the American Red Cross. The University of Charleston will hold its drive October 31 and November 1 in the UC Geary Student Union, and […]
UC Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick Graney has been named as the 2022 recipient of the Spirit of the Valley Award, given by the YMCA of the Kanawha Valley. The award recognizes those who offer exemplary community service in the Kanawha Valley and across West Virginia. In addition to serving on the UC Board, Graney […]