For the first time in nearly three decades, Charleston is set to host a full marathon, inviting distance runners from across the region to the Capital City. The University of Charleston Marathon, taking off in April 2026, will feature a fast and flat 26.2-mile course, guiding runners through some of the city’s most iconic locations, […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world, and the University of Charleston is preparing its students to lead the charge. Beginning in Fall 2025, UC will offer a major in Artificial Intelligence, providing students with the tools and training to thrive in one of today’s most dynamic and fast-growing fields. “We are proud […]
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 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 […]
The University of Charleston announced that Jim Linsenmeyer has been named its Executive Director of Innovation. Linsenmeyer joins UC from the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, where he served as Region Manager in Shepherdstown. In this role, he led efforts to attract new businesses and support existing ones, helping secure major projects such as […]
Michael Lowe dreamed of being a nurse and making a difference in his community while growing up in South Charleston, WV. Like others, he and his family had concerns about the cost of getting his nursing degree. Today, through the UC Works program, Michael and eight other UC students are completing their first year of […]
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 […]
Congratulations to the almost 500 Golden Eagles who made the UC Fall 2024 Dean’s and Provost’s lists. Students who are on the Dean’s List have earned a Semester Grade Point Average of 3.60 – 3.99 for a full-time schedule of courses (12 or more credits, of which only 3 are Pass/Fail). To make the Provost’s […]
“We lived in fear for over a year. “We would always say ‘goodbye’ to each other every day without knowing that we can see each other in the evening. How long can you live like that?” Violetta Petrosyan, UC Director of International Students On Sunday, January 26, Regal Nitro Theater will offer a special screening […]
The University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub was presented with its award for Best Startup Ecosystem Support Organization in the Global Innovation Management Institute 2024 Innovation Awards. The presentation took place at the DIH on Tuesday, January 14, at 4:00 p.m. UC DIH staff Allyssa Covert and Russell LaAsmar accepted the award from Dr. Dr […]