West Liberty University

INDIANA, Pa. March 19, 2019 – An NCAA Division II Elite Eight Tournament berth will be on the line here Tuesday when No. 9-ranked West Liberty pits its high-powered offense against the nationally-ranked defense of Mercyhurst (Pa.) in the championship game of the Atlantic Region men’s basketball tournament. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Kovalchick Center on the…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 19, 2019 — West Liberty University has been ranked at the #26 spot in the online listing of the most affordable colleges in the United States, according to Study.com. “West Liberty University mission is to provide a quality education at an affordable cost and we are pleased to continue this tradition. We also are increasing our…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 14, 2019 — The Topper Takeover continues this Friday and Saturday as the West Liberty University men’s and women’s basketball teams play in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament. Fans are invited to attend a Hilltopper viewing party at the West Sports Bar, 100 Kensington Drive, Wheeling and enjoy a special menu and more. The…

 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 12, 2019 — Best-selling author David Sheff, who wrote the memoir, “Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey through His Son’s Addiction,” will be the guest lecturer at West Liberty University’s Hughes Lecture on Thursday, March 28, 2019. His talk will offer a personal look at America’s drug crisis. The heartbreaking story was made into a film starring…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 11, 2019 — Summer is the perfect time to get a head start on college. It’s also the best time to save some cash for students accepted at West Liberty University. “Our summer class tuition is discounted by 50 percent so it’s a great time to sign up and take a few courses to catch up…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 7, 2019 — Wheeling native Joey Seabright will earn a teaching degree in Health and Physical Education this spring from the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University. His career path however wasn’t always straight and clear. “Seabright’s story is a good example of how students can find success at a university that…

WHEELING, W.Va., March 6, 2019 — West Liberty University President Dr. Stephen Greiner and WLU athletic director Lynn Ullom officially introduced Sean Regan as the Hilltoppers’ new men’s soccer coach during a Wednesday morning press conference at the WLU Downtown Center. Regan replaces Thomas Olivier, who submitted his resignation following West Liberty’s 2018 season. “This is a very exciting day…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 4, 2019 — WLU announced a “Topper Takeover” of the City of Wheeling today at an 11 a.m. media event. Topper Takeover includes events to coincide with the MEC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament at WesBanco, March 6 – 10, presented by the Health Plan. Mayor Glenn Elliott was present to make the announcement and to…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 1, 2019 — Every spring the Wheeling area gathers to support Higher Education at West Liberty University’s annual Great Gala. This year the event has a special team of party planners working to ensure that the gala is better than ever. “Students from the event management class are taking an active role in this year’s Great…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Feb. 27, 2019 — West Liberty University is home to 12 international students who are part of the Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. Student-visitors from diverse countries including Pakistan, Tunisia, Vietnam, Algeria, Russia and Uzbekistan joined campus for the 2019 spring semester. “The UGRAD students are outstanding students, and we are proud to be a…

WHEELING, W.Va., Feb. 26, 2019 — Associate Professor of Heath and Physical Education Kathleen Wack was singled out for her service to the city today by Mayor Glenn Elliott at his third State of the City Address. Wack was presented with a plaque and honored for her work in updating and fundraising for the Woodsdale Elementary School playground. The updates…

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Feb. 25, 2019 — West Liberty University students are planning to “Stuff the Dog House” on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 at the men’s and women’s basketball games held at the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC). The goal is to raise money and donations for Jefferson County Humane Society (JCHS), which strives to improve the lives of…