Dr. Tim Borchers was formally inaugurated on April 5, 2024 in a ceremony at the Academic, Sport, and Recreation Complex (ASRC). Board of Governors secretary Tom Cervone presided over the ceremony and Board of Governors chair, David McKinley, performed the investiture. The ceremony was part of a week-long celebration of West Liberty University, leading up the 2024 Topper Day of Giving, which raised over $300,000 for the University. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the week on this page!
Our success is not dependent on our individual efforts, but on our collective work to ensure the best possible experience for our students.
All of us in this room—faculty and staff, community partners, elected officials, philanthropists, alumni—play a role in our continued success and we must work together.
Today, we face challenges due to changing demographics, pandemic after-effects, and financial constraints.
We will respond as Hilltoppers always have—by setting goals, charting a pathway for success and mustering the passion, determination, and persistence to achieve our goals. We have every reason to be hopeful that we will achieve our aspirations.
Inauguration Week Events
Hughes Lecture Series
Renowned author Silas House kicked off Inauguration Week with the Hughes Lecture Series. Read more about his lecture in this West Liberty Trumpet article written by Jenna Maguire.
5K Run/Walk
Runners and walkers joined together to celebrate health and wellness with a 5K run and walk throughout campus on Saturday morning.
Organ Invitational
Alumni, students, and community members performed a beautiful organ recital in the West Liberty University Chapel on Sunday, April 7. You can view the concert on TopperStation by clicking the link above.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
On Monday, the campus observed the partial solar eclipse with events on the Quad.
Historical Reflections with Presidents Campbell and McCullough
Former Presidents Clyde Campbell and John McCullough offered historical reflections on Tuesday, April 8. You can view their discussion at the link above.
Topper Day of Giving
The 2024 Topper Day of Giving raised over $300,000 on Wednesday, April 10. Thank you to all who supported the University! You can continue to donate to the Foundation at the link above.