West Liberty University’s Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Alfred de Jaager, will present its festive “Farewell” Concert prior to departing for a musical tour of Spain, at 7 p.m., Friday, May 10. The performance will take place in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 13th and Eoff streets, Wheeling, and is open to the [...]

In honor of the annual April observance of National Arts Advocacy, the Center for Arts & Education at West Liberty celebrated all month long its accomplishment of raising $1 million in funds from its efforts over the past two years (July 2011-April 2013).   The money raised has been from a combination of private partnerships and [...]

A very special annual event is about to take place on the Hilltop, the Honors Music Recital. The recital will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 5 in Elbin Auditorium, College Hall. It is free and open to the public. “The annual Honors Recital celebrates and represents some of the finest musical talents in [...]

Dr. Tammy McClain, associate professor of psychology at West Liberty University, recently provided expert commentary when she interviewed for an article published by Card Hub, an online credit card resource. Card Hub called on national experts in marketing and psychology to respond to the topic of debt in the article, “Did the Great Recession Teach [...]

West Liberty University will celebrate its first Annual WLU Environmental Education Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 with a special display in the Alumni Lounge, College Union. Sponsored by Riesbeck Food Markets and the WLU Green Initiative Committee, the event will encourage students, staff and the public to live sustainably. Participants [...]

West Liberty University President Robin C. Capehart has been recognized for his business acumen with selection for the 2013 Who’s Who in West Virginia Business. The announcement was made today at a special luncheon, held in Charleston, W.Va. “I’m flattered to be included in the State Journal’s Who’s Who in Business. Since I became president [...]

West Liberty University welcomes pianist Robert Mayerovitch to campus for a concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25. Sponsored by the WLU music department, the concert is free and open to the public.   The concert will take place in Elbin Auditorium, College Hall. “I am thrilled that Robert Mayerovitch will soon be giving his [...]

West Liberty University’s Center for Arts and Education is now the second satellite for Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab. “Our new satellite is an opportunity for technology transfer and the infusion of creative technologies in the advancement of teaching and learning,” said Dr. Keely Camden, dean of West Liberty University’s College of Education. CREATE is [...]

West Liberty University Head Cross Country Coach Eric Laughlin finished the Boston Marathon, despite the terror that followed when two bombs erupted at the finish line, killing three and injuring more than 100. “I ran it and had a good time during the race. I had just finished and was walking to the hotel when [...]

The MAD (Media Arts Design) Festival 2013 will take place at West Liberty University from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, April 19. “This annual celebration of the arts is a chance for students to showcase their work and gather to network and learn. We love seeing everyone coming together to share and grow from the competition,” said Jim [...]