The University of Charleston announces that C.J. Harvey has been selected as its next Vice President of Communications and Marketing following a national search. Harvey most recently served as West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s director of communications, overseeing statewide branding and messaging initiatives across multiple state agencies. He played a key role in developing and […]
The University of Charleston (UC), a private, independent, comprehensive university, recently announced its highest enrollment in over 50 years. 3,051 students are registered for classes this Fall, in addition to hundreds who are enrolled in non-degree certificate programs. Achieving enrollment growth while many other colleges and universities are experiencing declines is due to UC’s focus […]
Military Times released its 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, the largest and most comprehensive annual list recognizing the top colleges and universities for military service members and veterans. The University of Charleston was ranked 242 overall, and #78 in offering both online and in-person learning, #4 in West Virginia schools, #28 in the Appalachian […]
The University of Charleston will celebrate its newest Golden Eagle alums at its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wehrle Athletic Arena on UC’s campus. The students participating in the ceremonies will include both undergraduate and graduate students. About 200 students will participate, representing the university’s Charleston, Beckley, and […]
The University of Charleston has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The Campus Challenge recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. UC joins a group of 471 colleges and universities recognized by […]
The University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub tied for third place as the Best Startup Ecosystem Support Organization in the Global Innovation Management Institute 2024 Innovation Awards. The category is geared toward “recognizing top incubators, accelerators, or hubs that support and foster innovation within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.” To qualify, organizations had to showcase their uniqueness […]
At a signing ceremony on Tuesday, October 29, the University of Charleston (UC) and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) formalized an agreement allowing MUST students to study at the UC Charleston campus. A six-person delegation from MUST and the Mongolian Embassy visited UC to sign the agreement and tour the campus. A […]
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 […]
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 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, […]