Master's in Zoo Science is a Winner
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 31, 2020 — New rankings on the Guide to Online Schools website earned West Liberty University’s Zoo Science master’s programs a top spot. The website highlights schools across the nation that have programs with the best long-term career outcomes. West Liberty University has the only master’s degree program in the nation focused exclusively on animal husbandry, conservation, and behavior specifically as it pertains to the study of Zoo Science.
First Class of Master in Biology Students Take the Next Step
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 7, 2019 — The first class of graduates earning master degrees in biology at West Liberty University participated in Spring 2019 Commencement and are now beginning the next step in their professional careers. These careers include a variety of fields including medicine, research, education and the beer brewing industry.
Biology Department Scores Big at International Conference
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., July 23, 2018 — Dr. Zachary Loughman and 11 College of Science students attended the 22nd International Association of Astacology (IAA) meeting in Pittsburgh recently and came home winners. “This was the first international meeting I have taken students to, and I have to say, they were nothing but wonderful and represented us well! Every single grad student in attendance was offered the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree with at least one of the PI’s there. Several students were encouraged to apply for agency and conservation organizations. Astacologists came up to me and joked that the WLU students knew just as much, if not more about astacology than they did,” said Loughman.
Bridge to School of Osteopathic Medicine Established
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., February 5, 2018 — West Liberty University (WLU) and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding recently to facilitate a bridge program designed for students seeking to become physicians. The program, which is the only guaranteed bridge program to medicine in the Mountain State, assures admission to WVSOM upon successful completion.
Master of Science/Master of Arts in Biology Approved by the Higher Learning Commission
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 21, 2017 — “We are pleased to offer these new master degrees to our region and the state of West Virginia. Currently, no small college in the state offers the master’s of biology, so we are excited to be the first and we encourage undergraduates to take a look at the opportunities that these degrees offer,” said Dr. Stephen Greiner, WLU president.