WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 14, 2018 — Just in time for the new school year, the Ohio County Sheriff Office has established a substation on the West Liberty University campus. “We welcome Sheriff Tom Howard and his deputies to campus and are pleased to have the new substation operational. It adds even more strength to … Read More

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 13, 2018 — West Liberty University today broke ground on its newest campus improvement, the Belmont Savings Bank Indoor Practice Facility. Led by President Stephen Greiner and Belmont Savings Bank President and CEO Todd Cover, the ceremony took place at the future site of the facility, located adjacent to the current … Read More

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 10, 2018 — Dr. Jeremy Larance has been selected as assistant provost for academic innovation and strategic planning. He began his role on July 1. “Jeremy is passionate about his new role and has been actively working on student success and retention projects,” said Dr. Brian Crawford, WLU provost. The new … Read More

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 7, 2018 — West Liberty University has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission for two much-needed master degree programs, the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) and the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Student applications are now being accepted for fall of 2019. “With this announcement of our … Read More

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 6, 2018 — The weather was perfect, the food delicious and the conversations enjoyable as retired faculty and staff gathered for the annual summer picnic, hosted by WLU President, Dr. Stephen Greiner and his wife, Nancy. The indoor picnic took place from 4 – 6 p.m., Thursday, July 26 in the … Read More

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., July 27, 2018 — West Liberty University students were immersed in Asian design and culture this summer as Professor Moonjung Kang escorted students to South Korea. Study is taking place from June 28 – Aug. 2 and this is Kang’s third educational trip (and the longest one) to her home country, where … Read More

WHEELING, W.Va., July 26, 2018 — The Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival has named alumnus Richard Lucas Italian-American of the Year. Lucas is president and CEO of Main Street Bank, headquartered in Wheeling.  Lucas also serves on the WLU Board of Governors. Both his grandparents on his mother’s side immigrated to the United States in … Read More

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., July 25, 2018 — West Liberty University’s student researchers shared their summer work with campus on Friday, July 20 in Boyle Conference Center. In attendance were family, friends, faculty and the public. “Our science majors gain great experience and hands-on education through the SURE program. It takes them out of the classroom … Read More

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 … Read More