WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 19, 2019 — A campus open house was held on Sept. 18 to unveil the improvements made over the summer at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house, located at 588 Van Meter Way, West Liberty. One of four Greek houses owned by the university, the two-story wooden frame home is located just a short walk from…
Theater Program Earns More Accolades
Just in time for the new season!
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 18, 2019 — West Liberty University’s theater program continues to earn accolades and over the summer discovered it was the recipient of more awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The cast of last season’s production of, “The Secret in the Wings,” which included Delaney Bird, Alex Burdick, Autumn Cathleen Carver, Lexy Glover,…
Constitution Day Observed on the Hilltop
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 17, 2019 — West Liberty University will celebrate Constitution Day, Sept. 17, with special events for its students, staff and the public. Commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, Constitution Day became an official holiday in 2004, with the help of West Virginia Senator Robert C. Byrd (1917 – 2010). “We plan…
Proud Alumna Named WV Teacher of the Year
CAMERON, W.Va., September 2019 — Alumna Jennifer (Schehl) Schwertfeger was named West Virginia’s “Teacher of the Year” this past week, in recognition of her excellence in teaching. A science teacher at Cameron High School, she was one of six finalists for the statewide honor before receiving the award last Wednesday night during a ceremony in Charleston. She will now represent…
Topper Station — Evolution in Broadcasting
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 12, 2019 — West Liberty University is going live with a new digital platform just in time for its first home football game on Thursday, Sept. 12 as it unveils Topper Station. Kick-off is at 7:10 p.m. and programming gets started at 6:45 p.m. today. “We have been working on an enhancement of our broadcasting platform…
Books and Barks Fosters Reading and Kindness
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 11, 2019 — Kids just naturally seem to like pets and storybooks. So what could be better than a chance to listen to a story and meet a new puppy or shelter animal? In collaboration with the Marshall County Animal Shelter, West Liberty University Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Angela Curfman came up with a clever…
West Liberty University Named Hidden Gem
WEST LIBERTY, W.VA., Sept. 10, 2019 — West Liberty University has been ranked as a “hidden gem” in the Northeast by College Raptor, an online college planning platform that provides information for students researching the best colleges and universities at the best price. “We’re pleased that College Raptor is recognizing something we’ve known for a long time, that West Liberty…
Design Services Offered to Non-Profits
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 9, 2019 — Senior Visual Communication Design students are once again offering design services to the campus community and beyond, serving non-profits, clubs and other groups that cannot afford paid services. Possible projects may include logos, posters, brochures, book covers, presentations, animation, video, signage, and websites. “The program is free, however, participants should expect to contribute to…
International Center Welcomes New Staff Member
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 6, 2019 — West Liberty University’s International Center held a Welcome Back Picnic on the Quad to greet new and returning international students and introduce everyone to its newest staff member Ryan Glanville. “The welcome picnic is always a success,” said Adwit Lamichhane, the vice president of WLU’s International Club who is from Nepal. “I am…
Colorful Mosaics Open Nutting Gallery Season
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 4, 2019 — Nutting Gallery opens its 2019-20 season on Wednesday, Sept. 4 with an exhibition featuring the colorful mosaics of artist Stevo Sadvary. Free and open to the public, the opening reception is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today and offers a chance to meet the artist. “His creativity bubbles over into a wide range…
Alumna Jake Feinler Takes Part in [email protected]
First message was sent over the ARPANET, precursor to the Internet, Oct. 29, 1969.
BOSTON — West Liberty University alumna Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler was invited to participate in a gathering of Internet pioneers, joined by today’s leading visionaries and held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab and Café ArtScience in Cambridge, Mass. on July 16, 2019. The event celebrated the beginnings of the Internet. Dubbed “[email protected],” it also took a critical look…
Master Plan Completed
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 30, 2019 — West Liberty University completed its Master Plan recently, collaborating with administration, faculty, staff, Board of Governors and a variety of professionals in the Mills Group as it put together a roadmap to sort through deferred maintenance projects, expected expansions and campus changes expected in the future. “We’re pleased to have our new plan…
