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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

West Liberty University Expands its Online MBA Program with Three New High-Impact Concentrations in Accounting, Marketing, and Project Management

November 5, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — October 15, 2025 — The Gary E. West College of Business at West Liberty University proudly announces the launch of three new concentrations in its highly Read More

West Liberty University Speech and Hearing Clinic Promotes Positive Hearing Health and Hearing Protection

October 28, 2025 By robertnewhart

WLU students gain hands-on experience through direct patient care and advanced simulation, including the CARL hearing loss simulator, which allows safe, realistic clinical training.

  WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — October 27, 2025 — In recognition of National Audiology Awareness Month, the West Liberty University Speech and Hearing Clinic, partnering with the American Academy of Read More

West Liberty University to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for the Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center

October 22, 2025 By robertnewhart

Associate Curator Tanya Khan has overseen the construction of both the turtle and crayfish propagation labs at the AACC. Here she is with several students who spent the summer assisting with the AACC's husbandry spaces construction.

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University will host a ribbon cutting for the Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center (AACC), a new facility for aquatic conservation, environmental education, and research that Read More

West Liberty University Net Impact Chapter Earns Gold Status and Named Finalist for 2025 Net Impact Chapter of the Year

October 16, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s Net Impact Chapter has been recognized nationally for its outstanding leadership and impact, earning Gold Status for the 2025–2026 year and being named Read More

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