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WLU Exercise Physiology Students Win Regional College Bowl, Advance to National Championship

December 15, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Three West Liberty University Exercise Physiology students earned first place in the College Bowl competition at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Read More

West Liberty University to Celebrate Fall 2025 Commencement December 13

December 10, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University will celebrate its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, at 11 a.m. inside the Academic, Sports, and Recreation Complex (ASRC) on Read More

West Liberty University Theatre Invites Audiences Back to a Hauntingly Heartfelt Production of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley

December 10, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University Theatre proudly presents the second weekend of its holiday production, A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, running December 11–13 at 7:30 p.m. and Read More

West Liberty University Biology Professor Invited to Present Novel Antimicrobial Research at National Infectious Disease Conference

December 9, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Horzempa, Professor of Biology and Co-Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, was invited to present Read More

WLU Dental Hygiene Students Distribute 4,000 Toothbrushes During Local Christmas Parades

December 3, 2025 By robertnewhart

Dental Hygiene Christmas Parade Float

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Students from West Liberty University’s Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) participated once again in the annual Wheeling and Moundsville Christmas Parades, continuing a long-standing tradition Read More

West Liberty University Recognized for National Excellence in Teacher Preparation

December 3, 2025 By robertnewhart

Dr. Whitehead & Dr. Theaker

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). “These providers meet high Read More

West Liberty University Psychology Students Celebrate Record-Breaking Season of Chocolate Rats

November 24, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — For more than 15 years, chocolate rats have been a hallmark tradition of the West Liberty University Psychology Department. Each fall, psychology students partner with Merkins Read More

West Liberty University Expands Master of Arts in Education Program with Two New Innovative Concentrations

November 21, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University is proud to announce the launch of two new concentrations within its fully online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program: Inclusive and Read More

West Liberty University Campus Ministry Leads Weekend Meals Initiative Supporting Local Students

November 21, 2025 By robertnewhart

Campus Ministries

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — In a community-wide effort rooted in service, Protestant Campus Ministry at West Liberty University is helping ensure elementary students at West Liberty Elementary School have access Read More

Leif Green Joins West Liberty University’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL: SCROOGE AND MARLEY

West Liberty University Hilltop Players Welcome Guest Artist with a Storied Career in Film, Theatre, and Philanthropy

November 20, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University Hilltop Players are proud to announce that Leif Green, a Hollywood veteran, has joined the creative team for their production of Israel Read More

Bequest of Over $600,000 Establishes Jack E. Cisney Scholarship at West Liberty University

November 19, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University Foundation is honored to announce a transformative bequest gift of more than $600,000 from the estate of Jack E. Cisney, a beloved Read More

West Liberty University Graphic Design Students Create Stickers for West Virginia State Parks

November 6, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University graphic design students have collaborated with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) to create a new series of collectible stickers now Read More

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