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West Liberty University Reading Students Build Literacy Skills Through Pen Pal Partnership with Madison Elementary

December 16, 2025 By robertnewhart

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s Reading Program, led by Dr. Angela Curfman, recently concluded a semester-long Pen Pal Collaborative Writing Partnership with Mrs. Olivia Beihl’s fifth-grade class at 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

WLU Exercise Physiology Program Accredited by CAAHEP

February 10, 2025 By rbrown

WLU Exercise Physiology faculty

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va., February 10, 2025 – West Liberty University’s (WLU) Exercise Physiology program was recently awarded the prestigious distinction of being accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Read More

WLU Foundation Announces Two New Endowed Scholarships for Education Majors

January 2, 2025 By rbrown

Dalrymple Memorial Scholarships

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., January 2, 2025 – The West Liberty University Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of two new permanently endowed scholarships, generously funded by Peggie Mueller in Read More

Lakyn Parker to Serve as WLU Fall Commencement Student Speaker

December 2, 2024 By rbrown

Lakyn Parker Student Commencement Speaker

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., December 2, 2024 — Lakyn E. Parker will serve as student speaker for West Liberty University’s Fall Commencement Ceremony, taking place at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 14, Read More

WLU Students and Faculty Show Dedication to Improving Literacy During WVRA Conference

November 25, 2024 By rbrown

WLU at WVRA Conference

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., November 25, 2024 – West Liberty University (WLU) was proud to participate in the West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) 68th Conference, held November 21-22, 2024 at Oglebay Read More

Northern Panhandle Literature Fair Engages K-12 Students in Literary Exploration

November 15, 2024 By rbrown

Regional Literature Fair

West Liberty, W. Va., November 15, 2024 – West Liberty University hosted the 2nd Annual Northern Panhandle Regional Literature Fair on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Sponsored by the West Virginia Read More

Wack Honored by West Virginia Society of Health and Physical Educators

October 16, 2024 By rbrown

Professor Kathleen Wack

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., October 16, 2024 – West Liberty University’s College of Education and Human Performance professor Kathleen Wack was honored by the West Virginia Society of Health and Physical Read More

Spring 2024 Dean’s List

June 3, 2024 By Theresa G

Front Gate

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va., June 3, 2024 — West Liberty University announces its Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during Spring Semester 2024. Students must attain a 3.50 grade point Read More

West Liberty Awards Degrees in Saturday Ceremony

May 6, 2024 By Theresa G

Jenna Maguire Time Borchers Mickey Marotti

West Liberty, W. VA., May 4, 2024 – West Liberty University awarded degrees to 363 graduates at its Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 4. Featured speakers included alum Read More

West Liberty University Offers New Doctorate in Education Degree

July 26, 2023 By Theresa G

West Liberty University College of Education and Human Performance students working on computers

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., July 25, 2023 – Starting this fall semester, West Liberty University will offer a Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership, Management, and Innovation degree. The Higher Learning Read More

WLU Program One of the Top in U.S. for Preparing Future Teachers in Science of Reading

Undergrad Program Earns an “A” in New Report from National Council on Teacher Quality

June 14, 2023 By Maureen Zambito

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. June 13, 2023 — The undergraduate teacher preparation program at West Liberty University has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous Read More

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