WHEELING, W.Va., May 21, 2019 — West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) signed a reverse transfer agreement today, making degree completion easier for students who start at WVNCC and transfer to WLU. A reverse transfer agreement allows students who started at WVNCC, but transferred to WLU before graduating with an associate degree, the opportunity to…
Graphic Design Program Ranked Second in State
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 20, 2019 — West Liberty University’s graphic design program came in second in the 2019 college rankings for top graphic design programs in West Virginia, published by animationcareerreview.com. “We are pleased to receive this very positive rating for our graphic design program. Here at WLU, we call it Visual Communication Design and receiving this news is…
Pied Piper of Post-Secondary Science
by recent graduate Corey Knollinger who is employed at WV Public Broadcasting
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 3, 2019 — Science can be a hard subject to understand, especially upper-level higher-ed science courses. A professor in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle is creatively cracking the code to help his students understand tricky topics. Joe Horzempa is an associate professor of biology at West Liberty University, and he has what could be described as an…
WLU Celebrates Retirees and Milestone Employees
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 16, 2019 — West Liberty University honored its dedicated staff and faculty recently, as they reached retirement or milestone years of service. Honorees were treated to a continental breakfast reception, hosted by President Stephen Greiner and held in historic Shaw Hall’s Board of Governors room. Chief Human Resources Officer Diana Harto assisted Greiner in honoring the…
Alumnus Named WV Principal of the Year
by Joselyn King, staff writer for The Intelligencer - Wheeling News-Register
The following article reporting on the national honor received by WLU alumnus John Jorden appeared in the Wheeling newspapers on May 12, 2019. Jorden is a 1985 graduate of the College of Education and Human Performance, earning a bachelor of arts in elementary education. WHEELING — Ritchie Elementary School Principal John Jorden at first looked confused when he opened the…
Professors Honored by Students
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 9, 2019 — One faculty member from each of West Liberty University’s five colleges were named faculty of the year at the Honors Convocation held in Kelly Theatre recently. Professor of the Year Awards are coordinated by the SGA, which collects student nominations and coordinates an annual election. Previously, students selected only one professor from the…
Computer Graphics Class Creates Face of the Year
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 8, 2019 — One of West Liberty University’s classes in the College of Arts and Communication created a digital portrait of President Stephen Greiner as one of its final projects. “This image was done by students in my Advanced Computer Graphics class. It’s an end-of-the year tradition where we create one person’s portrait that we call…
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. The Master of Arts and Master of…
Introducing West Liberty University’s Class of 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program will have a separate commencement ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday, June 14, 2019, in Kelly Theatre, after they complete their clinical rotations. WEST LIBERTY, May 4, 2019 — West Liberty University held its Spring 2019 Commencement at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4 in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Center…
Commencement Continues West Liberty University Legacy
West Liberty, W.Va., May 4, 2019 — The overcast spring morning did nothing to deter the spirit of the Class of 2019 as West Liberty University President Dr. Stephen Greiner presided over commencement exercises held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019. The ceremony, held in in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC), began with the National Anthem performed…
Student Government Leaders Sworn In
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 2, 2019 — New Student Government Association (SGA) leaders were sworn at the Honors Convocation held April 25, 2019 in Kelly Theatre. Sworn in as president was rising senior Isabella Yakicic. She is from Sidman, Pa. and is majoring in elementary education with a minor in special education. She also is a member of the Chi…
Student Earns Leadership Role in National Honor Society
by Justine Seyfferth, media relations intern
West Liberty, W.Va., May 1, 2019 — West Liberty University rising senior MacKenzie Jacobs will represent students in five states in her new position with Alpha Chi National Honor Society. “This is a big honor for any student and we are very proud of MacKenzie,” said Dr. Linda Cowan, who serves as the faculty sponsor for the honor society on…
