West Liberty University is proud to sponsor the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the City of Wheeling. Activities are planned for June 19 and 20 in the Friendly City, which was the birthplace of West Virginia. “We are honored to support this historic moment in West Virginia history and join all West Virginians in marking our state’s [...]

Dr. Christopher J. Barrick, West Liberty University music professor, has been selected as the new chairman for the Department of Music and Theater. “Chris is a wonderful choice for chairman. He’s well-known as a jazz musician, is an excellent teacher and will be a great leader for the department,” said Dr. William Baronak, dean of [...]

Sandra Pianalto, president and chief executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will address the University Economics Club at noon, Friday, June 28, at River City Restaurant, 1400 Main St. Open to the public, the event is cosponsored by Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Economic Philosophy at West Liberty University. [...]

West Liberty University’s Dr. Angela Rehbein, assistant professor of English, has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar. Her fellowship award includes a $3,900 stipend and participation in a seminar. “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to take part in the intensive summer study with other professionals and look forward [...]

West Liberty University’s Dr. Terry Wallace was selected to serve on the West Virginia State Network of Educators for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium and will be working with teachers across the state to create a digital library. “I look forward to serving on the consortium and working together with educators to create a statewide [...]