UC News and Highlights
Starry Starry Night - September 19 >>
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck will host an elegant evening under the stars on the UC riverfront in honor of Mario and Louise Palumbo
Daily Mail Article Garner, Affleck coming to UC for fundraiser May 21, 2008 >>
"A
Better West Virginia" blog celebrates WV's birthday through a positive,
collective effort >> (External source & link)
Chemistry
& music collide in UC's Chemistry Idol >>
UC Educator Jo Blackwood honored as National Mother of the
Year >>
UC Graduate School Opening featured in State Journal &
Academic Impressions Daily News >>
Ericka Zimmerman, UC Professor and Athletic Training Educator of the Year, pushes for more certification in WV for trainers >>
Athletic trainers push for certification in state >> UC Earns WVIAC Men's Golf Championship The University of Charleston is the 2007 West Virginia Conference men's golf champion in spite of a late third round rally by Ohio Valley University. The Golden Eagles and Fighting Scots tied with 54-hole totals of 926, but a second round disqualification would prove costly for Ohio Valley. Charleston's Michael Todd was the individual medalist. Class of 2006 Placement Report UC Opens Spacious Fitness Center By Jessica M. Karmasek Picture this: taking an afternoon jog along the serene Kanawha riverbank on a brisk fall day, passing such sights as the elegant Governor's Mansion and regal state Capitol, and the luscious, colored mountaintops in the background. Now, imagine taking in those same sights while simply running in place. Impossible? Not at University of Charleston's new student fitness center. University of Charleston Leads WVIAC All-Sports Standings After Fall Seasons Enrollment at UC hits 20-year high By Jessica M. Karmasek The University of Charleston is in the lead after the completion of fall sports for the WVIAC Presidents' and Commissioners' Cups. The Golden Eagles won co-championships in women's tennis and volleyball to grab the edge in each of the league's all-sports standings. West Virginia State is second in the Presidents' Cup standings, while West Virginia Wesleyan is third. Wesleyan stands second in the Commissioners' Cup, while Wheeling Jesuit is third. University of Charleston has 1,003 full-time undergraduate students this year, the highest number since 1986.
Jack Hanna will speak at the University of Charleston on October 3 The University of Charleston is in the lead after the completion of fall sports for the WVIAC Presidents' and Commissioners' Cups. The Golden Eagles won co-championships in women's tennis and volleyball to grab the edge in each of the league's all-sports standings. West Virginia State is second in the Presidents' Cup standings, while West Virginia Wesleyan is third. Wesleyan stands second in the Commissioners' Cup, while Wheeling Jesuit is third. University of Charleston has 1,003 full-time undergraduate students this year, the highest number since 1986. Animal expert Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, will speak at the University of Charleston as part of the Dow Speaker Series, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Riggleman Hall Auditorium. He will be joined by nearly a dozen of his favorite animals. full story >> UC pharmacy students begin training By Anna L. Mallory Staff writer, WV Gazette The hallways smell like fresh wood, paint on the doorsills is still drying and not all the classroom equipment has arrived. Still, about 80 would-be pharmacists have converged on the University of Charleston this week to begin classes. By Anna L. Mallory Staff writer, WV Gazette The hallways smell like fresh wood, paint on the doorsills is still drying and not all the classroom equipment has arrived. Still, about 80 would-be pharmacists have converged on the University of Charleston this week to begin classes. UC Board Unveils Portrait of School President Welch The university’s governing board commissioned the painting by New Hampshire portrait artist Richard Whitney, and board members personally donated the money to cover the artist’s fee. full story >> On most days, the University of Charleston campus sits quietly and unassuming to passers-by alongside the Kanawha River. The school, however, is in a period of rapid growth and continues to have an effect on the Kanawha and Putnam county economies, according to school officials and research data. New buildings frequently spring up, the first group of students at UC’s new pharmacy school just finished their initial year, and overall enrollment was up this year by 20 percent, said UC spokesman Andy Spradling. On most days, the University of Charleston campus sits quietly and unassuming to passers-by alongside the Kanawha River. The school, however, is in a period of rapid growth and continues to have an effect on the Kanawha and Putnam county economies, according to school officials and research data. New buildings frequently spring up, the first group of students at UC’s new pharmacy school just finished their initial year, and overall enrollment was up this year by 20 percent, said UC spokesman Andy Spradling. On most days, the University of Charleston campus sits quietly and unassuming to passers-by alongside the Kanawha River. The school, however, is in a period of rapid growth and continues to have an effect on the Kanawha and Putnam county economies, according to school officials and research data. New buildings frequently spring up, the first group of students at UC’s new pharmacy school just finished their initial year, and overall enrollment was up this year by 20 percent, said UC spokesman Andy Spradling. On most days, the University of Charleston campus sits quietly and unassuming to passers-by alongside the Kanawha River. The school, however, is in a period of rapid growth and continues to have an effect on the Kanawha and Putnam county economies, according to school officials and research data. New buildings frequently spring up, the first group of students at UC’s new pharmacy school just finished their initial year, and overall enrollment was up this year by 20 percent, said UC spokesman Andy Spradling. On most days, the University of Charleston campus sits quietly and unassuming to passers-by alongside the Kanawha River. The school, however, is in a period of rapid growth and continues to have an effect on the Kanawha and Putnam county economies, according to school officials and research data. New buildings frequently spring up, the first group of students at UC’s new pharmacy school just finished their initial year, and overall enrollment was up this year by 20 percent, said UC spokesman Andy Spradling. The University of Charleston is in the lead after the completion of fall sports for the WVIAC Presidents' and Commissioners' Cups. The Golden Eagles won co-championships in women's tennis and volleyball to grab the edge in each of the league's all-sports standings. West Virginia State is second in the Presidents' Cup standings, while West Virginia Wesleyan is third. Wesleyan stands second in the Commissioners' Cup, while Wheeling Jesuit is third. University of Charleston has 1,003 full-time undergraduate students this year, the highest number since 1986. By Anna L. Mallory Staff writer, WV Gazette The hallways smell like fresh wood, paint on the doorsills is still drying and not all the classroom equipment has arrived. Still, about 80 would-be pharmacists have converged on the University of Charleston this week to begin classes. On most days, the University of Charleston campus sits quietly and unassuming to passers-by alongside the Kanawha River. The school, however, is in a period of rapid growth and continues to have an effect on the Kanawha and Putnam county economies, according to school officials and research data. New buildings frequently spring up, the first group of students at UC’s new pharmacy school just finished their initial year, and overall enrollment was up this year by 20 percent, said UC spokesman Andy Spradling. The University of Charleston is in the lead after the completion of fall sports for the WVIAC Presidents' and Commissioners' Cups. The Golden Eagles won co-championships in women's tennis and volleyball to grab the edge in each of the league's all-sports standings. West Virginia State is second in the Presidents' Cup standings, while West Virginia Wesleyan is third. Wesleyan stands second in the Commissioners' Cup, while Wheeling Jesuit is third. University of Charleston has 1,003 full-time undergraduate students this year, the highest number since 1986. By Anna L. Mallory Staff writer, WV Gazette The hallways smell like fresh wood, paint on the doorsills is still drying and not all the classroom equipment has arrived. Still, about 80 would-be pharmacists have converged on the University of Charleston this week to begin classes.
UC Educator Jo Blackwood honored as National Mother of the Year >>
Photos from Governor's Cup and Greek Reunion Weekend >>
UC earns West Virginia colleges recycling honor from EPA >>
Charleston Mayor receives honorary degree from UC >>
Commencement Ceremonies May 4, 2008 >>
Tree Planting Ceremony April 28, 2008 >>
UC Graduate School Opening featured in State Journal and Academic Impressions Daily News >>
Governor's Cup Event April 26 >>
University Singers Spring Concert April 27 >>
Reunion Weekend for MHC/UC Fraternities & Sororities April 25-27 >>
UC is honored with an Award of Distinction >>
Library extends hours for students during final exam preparation >>
President of Alaska Conservation Solutions on campus April 10 @ 1 pm >>
Presentation on Global Warming on campus by Deborah Williams
Political Analyst Bill Kristol on campus April 16, 2008 >>
UC Speaker Series event sponsored by Dow Chemical
WorldFest @ UC: "On the Move, Around the World!" >>
Sen. Barack Obama visits the UC campus >>
UC is honored with an Award of Distinction >>
New Graduate School of Business opens August 2008 >>
Forensic Accounting Institute @ UC >>
WVIAC Tournament Play
Check out the schedule >>
Hospitality Room available @ the Civic Center >>
2007 Placement Report: UC Graduates are ready for the real world >>
Cooper receives East Region Scholar award >>
UC Hires New Men's Soccer Coach >>
Read more about Coach Duernberger >>
Assessing Excellence in Higher Education by Dr. Ed Welch >>
According to the NY Times, UC is a leader in student assessment and outcomes-based learning >>
Dow Speaker Series: Author/Journalist Jeannette Walls 12/5 >>
UC Volleyball Wins Conference Crown >>
Twelfth Annual Holiday Gala: Your gift awaits 12/2 >>
Enrollment @ highest in almost 40 years! >>
Facilities, Academics Building UC >>
Charleston Gazette: Craig Morgan Concert Review >>
Dedication of the Robert C Byrd Center for Pharmacy Education 9/4/07 >>
UC School of Pharmacy Receives Candidate Accreditation Status >>
UC Night at Appalachian Power Park – THURSDAY August 23, 2007 >>
UC president expects softball field to be ready on time >>
Consensus-builder Welch wins Spirit of the Valley Award >>
UC to explore construction of softball field at Watt Powell Annex >>
New Morrison Fitness Center opens on river bank site. >>
UC President Dr. Ed Welch Receives Spirit of the Valley Award 6/18/07 >>
Important Safety Message from President Ed Welch. >>
Graduating Senior Selected as 2007 James Madison Fellow. >>
UC considers uses for the South Charleston Office Tower >>
UC Named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll . >>
The Spring 2007 list of Dean's List Recipients is now available >>
UC Athletics Wins President's & Commissioner's Cups in '07. >>
New Dean of Student Life
The ICE Schools Cometh
UC's Economic Impact Reaches Far Beyond Campus
On most days, the University of Charleston campus sits quietly and unassuming to passers-by alongside the Kanawha River.
The school, however, is in a period of rapid growth and continues to have an effect on the Kanawha and Putnam county economies, according to school officials and research data. New buildings frequently spring up, the first group of students at UC’s new pharmacy school just finished their initial year, and overall enrollment was up this year by 20 percent, said UC spokesman Andy Spradling. full story >>
98% of class employed full-time and/or in graduate program
January 11, 2007
Staff Writer, Daily Mail
January 9, 2007
September 19, 2006
Staff Writer, Daily Mail
September 13, 2006
August 8, 2006
By Anna L. Mallory
Staff writer, WV Gazette
The hallways smell like fresh wood, paint on the doorsills is still drying and not all the classroom equipment has arrived. Still, about 80 would-be pharmacists have converged on the
April 28, 2006 
Courtesy of The Charleston Gazette
Photo by Chris Dorst
A 4 1/2-foot by 3 1/2-foot portrait of University of Charleston President Edwin Welch was unveiled at a dinner Thursday evening at the University of Charleston.