Nursing Alumna MacKenzie Davis Enlists for COVID-19 Hotspot Provided April 27, 2020 While many of us are working from home and avoiding contact with others during the pandemic, those who serve on the frontlines do just the opposite. They risk their life for others. MacKenzie Davis is one of...
West Liberty University Replaces Traditional Commencement Ceremony with Safe Virtual Event Provided April 7, 2020 Because of social distancing and other restrictions in place while the world fights the coronavirus pandemic, West Liberty University is replacing its traditional spring commencement with a safe, virtual option...
COVID-19: Teachers Continue to Encourage, Motivate and Educate Christina Fisanick March 23, 2020 As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world, the United States has had to take make some difficult decisions about ways to keep as many people healthy as possible. At this point, the key strat...
Best-Selling Author and Historian Coming to West Liberty University Provided March 7, 2020 Best-selling author, historian and social commentator Sarah Vowell will be the guest lecturer at West Liberty University’s Hughes Lecture on Thursday, March 26. Her most recent book is titled “Lafayette in t...
WOMEN IN HISTORY: Wheeling Women Rewrite History Books Christina Fisanick March 6, 2020 Editor's note: Throughout March — Women's History Month — Weelunk will feature stories about women who have made history and women who are making history. “Libraries are full of ideas — perhaps the most dang...
WLU Presidential Candidates Announced, Campus Visits Planned Provided March 5, 2020 West Liberty University’s Presidential Search Committee has announced the names of candidates advancing to the next step in its search for the university’s 37thpresident. “We were fortunate to draw a robust ...
West Liberty University Expands Clinical Space in Hall of Health Sciences Provided January 19, 2020 It was just a year ago that West Liberty University opened a Speech and Hearing Clinic that provides health care services to the public at a reasonable cost. Now WLU's College of Sciences is expanding its clini...
Human Trafficking Topic of January Program at WLU Provided January 12, 2020 West Liberty University is sponsoring an informative program on human trafficking at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17. Free and open to the public, it will take place in the Boyle Conference Center, located in the Acade...
2020 Vision: Wheeling Leaders Looking Ahead Nora Edinger January 1, 2020 Weelunk doesn’t have a crystal ball to foresee how Wheeling’s future will unfold in 2020, but today’s post is the next best thing. Leaders from all over the city and county share their top goals for the coming ...
Wheeling University, West Liberty University, Bethany College Enter Consortium Agreement Provided December 20, 2019 Wheeling University, West Liberty University and Bethany College are partnering through a formal consortium agreement that offers students from each school the opportunity to complete courses that will be accep...
West Virginia Higher Ed Chancellor to Address West Liberty Grads Provided December 8, 2019 Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, interim chancellor of West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission and chancellor of the Community and Technical College System, will be the commencement speaker at West Libert...
West Liberty University International Month Offers Events to the Public Provided November 17, 2019 West Liberty University celebrates diversity with a month of events every November, and this year there are more active ways to learn about other cultures. “The international education month allows the globa...
West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner Announces Retirement Provided November 12, 2019 West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner announced his retirement today at a 10 a.m. press conference held in historic Shaw Hall. “Today, I’m announcing my intention to retire from my position as pr...
WLU’s Rare Book Returns Home Christina Fisanick November 11, 2019 We stood around the podium topped with a glass case like mythical giants peering down at tiny humans, and for me, the moment felt just as magical. It was 1994, and I was in the Nelle M. Krise Rare Book’s Room a...
West Liberty University Plans Picnic to Honor its Veterans Provided November 10, 2019 West Liberty University is honoring students and staff who are veterans, GI Bill recipients and their family members, from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, with a Veterans Day Picnic. “This picnic is a way to hono...
West Liberty University Updates Advancement, Alumni Roles Provided October 11, 2019 New roles have been assigned to several West Liberty University employees. “One of my goals is to increase West Liberty’s connection with multiple communities in the Northern Panhandle and the entire tri-sta...
Pittsburgh Artist to Make ‘Bold Impressions’ at West Liberty’s Nutting Gallery Provided September 29, 2019 West Liberty University’s Nutting Gallery will welcome "Bold Impressions," an exhibition of 38 paintings by Pittsburgh artist Stephen Haynes, with an opening reception from 5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. “St...
Remember Musical Chairs? Downtown Wheeling Plays Musical Offices Phyllis Sigal September 25, 2019 It’s a game of musical offices in downtown Wheeling. West Liberty University will soon be moving its Downtown Center to the former home of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley at 1310 Market St., and...
West Liberty Design Services Offered to Non-Profits Provided September 21, 2019 West Liberity University senior visual communication design students are once again offering design services for the campus community and beyond, serving non-profits that cannot afford paid services. Possibl...
Topper Station — an Evolution in Broadcasting Provided September 12, 2019 West Liberty University is going live with a new digital platform just in time for its first home football game on Thursday, Sept. 12, as it unveils Topper Station. Kick-off is at 7:10 p.m., and programming beg...
Wheeling to Host Inaugural Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia Christina Fisanick September 4, 2019 Downtown Wheeling has been chosen as the site for the first-ever Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCoNA), where workshops, presentations, roundtable discussions and literary readings will take place F...
West Liberty University Marks 10 Years of Operation at The Highlands Provided August 17, 2019 West Liberty University invites the public to a celebration at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of the WLU Highlands Center. President Stephen Greiner will welcome gues...
WISH YOU WERE HERE: The Robert Schramm Collection of Historic Postcards (Part 1) Earl Nicodemus July 28, 2019 Writer's note: This is the first of a short series of Weelunk pictorials from the collection of retired West Liberty State College (now university) Professor Robert (Bob) Schramm. As a colleague, friend and...
Wee Asked Cheryl Harshman Phyllis Sigal July 15, 2019 WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a little bit better with our fun series, “WEEasked.” Look for it a couple...
West Liberty University Welcomes Sheriffs’ Youth Leadership Academy Provided July 7, 2019 Approximately 150 young people considering a career in law enforcement are expected to join the West Liberty University campus this week. These high school students will be taking part in the annual West Virgin...
West Liberty University Graduate Honored With Surprise Ceremony Provided June 30, 2019 Commencement is always a special day, but for one member of the Class of 2019, it was not only special — it was a complete surprise! The belated commencement ceremony was held at noon Saturday, June 22, at t...
Second Annual Conference to Shed Light on Mental Illness Laura Jackson Roberts May 31, 2019 If there’s one word that describes Amy Gamble, the executive director of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Wheeling, it’s open. She’s dedicated her life to mental health awareness, and thr...
WVNCC, WLU Sign Reverse Transfer Agreement Provided May 21, 2019 West Virginia Northern Community College and West Liberty University signed a reverse transfer agreement today, making degree completion easier for students who start at WVNCC and transfer to WLU. A reverse tra...
West Liberty University Signs Agreement With Chinese Investment Group Provided April 29, 2019 West Liberty University has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Henan Yinji Investment Group (China) that may open up new avenues of health care education. “This is an opportunity to develop a new ...
Harshman, Villamagna Bring Attention to Wheeling Landmarks in New Children’s Book Phyllis Sigal April 29, 2019 Once there was a mouse … it was paddling for dear life outside of Robert Villamagna’s art studio, trying to keep its poor little head above water during the flood of 2004. Once there was another mouse … "who...
West Liberty University Spring Commencement Set for May 4 Provided April 28, 2019 West Liberty University will graduate 371 students at its spring commencement, to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex. McKinley Congressman David B. McKinle...
David Sheff Shares ‘Beautiful’ Message of Hope Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 25, 2019 Editor's note: David Sheff, author of the New York Times bestseller, "Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction," will be the guest speaker at West Liberty University’s Hughes Lecture Series...
An Evening With David Sheff to Include Film at Towngate Provided March 17, 2019 Best-selling author David Sheff, who wrote the memoir, “Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction,” will be the guest lecturer at West Liberty University’s Hughes Lecture on Thursday, March ...
Business Students Assist in Planning the Great Gala Provided March 9, 2019 Every spring, the Wheeling area gathers to support higher education at West Liberty University’s annual Great Gala. This year the event has a special team of party planners working to ensure that the gala is be...
Mayor Presents Greiner With Key to City as Topper Takeover Is Announced Provided March 4, 2019 West Liberty University announced a “Topper Takeover” of the City of Wheeling today at an 11 a.m. media event. Topper Takeover includes events to coincide with the MEC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament at...
Regional Science & Engineering Fair Continues to Strengthen STEM Education Provided February 28, 2019 On Saturday, March 9, the College of Science at West Liberty University will welcome hundreds of young students to the Regional Science & Engineering Fair, an academic competition that inspires and encourag...
Saving Starfish: Physician Assistant Students Learn Through Service Provided February 24, 2019 West Liberty University students enrolled in the physician assistant studies master degree program are changing lives. One of the ways they do so is by volunteering to serve those in need of medical care in ...
New Crayfish Discovery Honors WLU Professor Loughman Provided January 24, 2019 West Liberty University now has a unique honor thanks to some of its students and alumni from the College of Sciences. The distinction is in the form of a crustacean, named after WLU professor Dr. Zachary Lo...
New Online MBA Is Just What the Doctor Ordered Provided January 20, 2019 West Liberty University has a new online master’s degree that is just what the doctored ordered for health care professionals. The recently announced MBA tract focuses on health care management and is design...
Oglebay Institute Honors Student Artists Provided January 19, 2019 The 30th annual Regional Student Art Exhibition opened earlier this month with a public reception and awards ceremony at OI’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. Several students received cash prizes for their work, and o...
West Liberty University Theatre Production Picked for Regional Honor Provided January 7, 2019 West Liberty University’s Hilltop Players learned recently that its production of “The Secret in the Wings” was picked for competition at the Region Two Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival to be he...
WLU Looking for a Few Good Singers Provided January 5, 2019 Community members who enjoy singing are invited to join the choir at West Liberty University this year. “The WLU Community Choir is open to everyone who likes to sing. We hope you will make plans to join us ...
WLU Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15 Provided December 9, 2018 West Liberty University will graduate 140 students at Fall Commencement 2018, which will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex. President Stephen Greiner will...
WLU Foundation Receives $25,000 Check from AEP for STEM Lab Provided November 14, 2018 West Liberty University Foundation received a gift of $25,000 from American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation today that will strengthen STEM education for its students. “We are extremely grateful for this gen...
WLU Goes International for the Month Provided November 1, 2018 West Liberty University celebrates diversity during the month of November and the WLU International Center in conjunction with the International Student Club have organized events that include language sessions...
‘It’s Alive!’ Celebrations for Frankenstein’s 200th Anniversary Set to Electrify the Ohio Valley Daniel Dorsch October 24, 2018 “Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful.” – Mary Shelley, Frankenstein From the shadows of a young woman’s mind, a monster was born. Created by a crazed scientist from dead bodies and given life thro...
Job Opportunities: Want to Move Back? LeeRoy October 23, 2018 Imagine working in the peaceful rolling hills of Ohio County with great benefits and a friendly working environment only a 15-20 minute drive from Wheeling. Weelunk hears from a lot of “ex-pats” who follow o...
WVNCC, WLU Sign Guaranteed Admission Agreement Provided October 22, 2018 West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) signed a guaranteed admission agreement today, making degree completion easier for transfer students who start at WVNCC and tra...
Distinguished Alumni To Be Named to WLU’s Wall of Honor Provided October 16, 2018 West Liberty University’s Alumni Association will add the names of three distinguished alumni, Anissa Monseau Anderson, David Croft and Zachary Loughman, to its Wall of Honor at an induction ceremony to be held...
WLU Marks Homecoming Week 2018 Provided October 14, 2018 West Liberty University celebrates Homecoming 2018 with a variety of student, alumni and community events the weekend of Oct. 20. Students get started early, however, with the tradition of Serenades at 9 p.m...
