Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, “The Cripple of Inishmaan” is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. West Read More
Hansel & Gretel Opera Gives Students Chance to Learn from the Classics
The Wheeling community will have four chances to enjoy a classic opera as West Liberty University presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel,” Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at Vance Presbyterian Read More
International Education Month Strengthens Global Insights
November is International Education Month at West Liberty University and the campus has been enjoying presentations from international students and faculty all month long. “The International Education Month activities here Read More
BB&T Grant Continues to Support University Economics Club Program
West Liberty University received a grant from BB&T recently that will allow it to continue to offer programs through its University Economics Club. The next luncheon lecture in the ongoing Read More
Bucks for Brains Fellowships Awarded to Two Science Students
West Liberty University Seniors Raquel Fagundo and Leah Starkey were informed recently that they were selected as new Bucks for Brains Fellows. The initiative is funded by a grant from Read More
Wheeling Soup Kitchen is Grateful for Student Service Project
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling received a significant donation of food from West Liberty University first year students. The donation was a Read More
Enrollment is Largest Since 1973
West Liberty University continues to enjoy enrollment growth and has reported a total student number of 2,804 for the 2012 fall term. This number is the largest fall enrollment since Read More
Are You Ready for the Upcoming Tax Bomb?
The Center for Entrepreneurship at West Liberty University is hosting a program entitled, “The Upcoming Tax Bomb,” to be held at the Capitol Theatre ballroom from 6 – 8 p.m., Read More
Piano Concert Offers Classic Entertainment on the Hilltop
West Liberty University’s Department of Music will present a piano concert featuring Dr. Gerald Lee at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4. The concert is free and open to the public Read More
Professor Joseph Horzempa Awarded Half a Million in Grants to Study Vaccines
West Liberty University Biology Professor Dr. Joseph Horzempa has received half a million dollars in grants to continue his studies on a unique bacterium as a vaccine host. Horzempa received $250,000 Read More
Hilltoppers Ranked No. 1 in Basketball Times
MATTHEWS, N.C. – The West Liberty University men’s basketball team was ranked No. 1 in the nation and two Hilltopper standouts were named Preseason All-Americans on Tuesday when the annual Read More
WLU Students Help their Special Neighbors with Return Trip to Kentucky
As the town of West Liberty, Ky. recovers from a devastating tornado, its “sister” city in West Liberty, W.Va., has not forgotten them. On Oct. 25, 40 students and staff Read More
