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Aug 11

Bench and Tree Dedicated to the Mallorys

Bill and Carolyn Mallory Honored at WVWC

Aug 9

Wesleyan Clubs Hold Eclipse Watch

Buckhannon will see an 88% eclipse

Aug 8

The Late Dr. Ted Brown ’73 Recognized by IAMSCU and NASCUMC

The award recognizes an outstanding educator who has made significant contributions.

Jul 20

Buckhannon native and former WVWC standout excelling overseas

Buckhannon Native Signs with French Pro B League

Jul 19

Wesleyan Brings Home the MEC Commissioner's Cup

The Bobcats won conference championships in softball and men's and women's track.

Jul 13

Miller Named Director of Library Services at Wesleyan

Miller has been on staff at the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library since 2007.

Jul 12

McGrew Selected to Study at Library of Congress

Acceptance to Program a Dream for Librarian

Jul 10

Memorial Service for former President Latimer to be Held July 15

Latimer is remembered by Wesleyan students for his genuine kindness and passion for the College.

Jun 26

Grant ’75 Receives Humanitarian Leadership Award

Alumni to be Honored in September

Jun 26

MFA Program Hosts Summer Visiting Writers Series

Program Hosted by Summer 2017 Residency

Jun 23

Hannah Vet Named MEC Female Athlete of the Year

Florida Native Ranked Second in Country in ERA and 10th in Victories

Jun 23

Steve Warner named MEC Women's Sports Coach of the Year

Warner directed the Lady Bobcats to a 51-10 record

Jun 21

Neil of Kenna Named Tenth West Virginia Scholar

Madison Martin and River Myers Named Runners-Up

Jun 19

West Virginia Wesleyan Dad Relishes Son’s US Open Win

Athletic success is a tradition with the Koepka family.

Jun 13

MEC Releases All-Academic Teams, Commissioner's Honor Roll

WVWC Touts 142 Student-Athletes Recognized

May 26

Musical Group to Join the Planetarium Presentation at WVWC

Upshur County Group Key to Adam to Perform

May 26

Wesleyan Student Honored as 2017 Newman Civic Fellow

Liberty, WV Native One of 273 Fellows

May 25

Lady 'Cats Ready to Begin NCAA World Series Play

Lady Bobcats to Face East Regional Champs at 2:30pm Today

May 25

Taylor Barnett Recipient of the Elite 90 Award

Exercise Science Major at Pinnacle of Academic and Sport Success

May 22

Cvechko Set to Compete in the Heptathlon in Florida

Cvechko is a two-time Mountain East Conference MVP.

May 22

Finalists Announced for WV Scholar Program

Ten finalists to vie for Wesleyan scholarship

May 22

Wesleyan to Face Molloy in NCAA Softball World Series Opener

Wesleyan landed as the No. 4 seed in the eight-team tournament.

May 19

Lady Bobcats Beat West Chester In Super Regional Opener

Lady Bobcats Just One Victory Away from Super Regional Title

May 16

Outstanding Seniors Announced at Academic and Leadership Awards Assembly

Seven outstanding seniors were selected for their scholastic performance and significant leadership.

May 15

Wesleyan MFA Program Holds Broadside Writing Contest

Contest to Run Through June 1

May 12

Wesleyan Bestows Honors upon Students, Faculty, and Staff

Year-End Awards Ceremony Finds Many with Honors

May 12

West Virginia Wesleyan College Partners with Local Hospital

Hospital employees will be able to pursue a degree in the School of Nursing.

May 5

Tori Badawey Selected to Study at Hague Academy of International Law

Badawey is the first student from West Virginia Wesleyan College to be admitted to the prestigious Hague Academy.

May 4

WVWC Day Effort Surpasses $400,000

Giving Day Shows Increase in Donors and Gifts Over Last Year

May 3

Ambassador Rattray to Speak at 2017 Commencement

Commencement to be held Saturday, May 6

May 3

Twenty Inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Chapter at Wesleyan

Students, Staff, and Faculty Added to National Leadership Honor Society

Apr 26

Rev. Dr. Feliça Wooten Williams to Deliver Baccalaureate Address

Dr. Williams is a member of the Wesleyan's Board of Trustees.

Apr 24

310 Graduates Prepare for Commencement Activities

Commencement to be held Saturday, May 6

Apr 19

“A Little Night Music” by Choral Ensembles to Perform on Sunday

The choral ensembles are made up of Wesleyan Singers, Concert Chorale, and Concentus Vocum.

Apr 19

Pishner '90 Releases "Songs of Grace for the Soul"

Pishner is Director of Music and Liturgy at All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Bridgeport

Apr 17

JUST STAND to Host 2nd Take Back the Night Event

Awareness Walk and Concert to Be Held April 21

Apr 17

Theatre Department to Present Production of ShortWorks Festival

Over 20 different artistic pieces to include dancing, a short film, one-acts and more.

Apr 12

Senior to Teach in Tanzania with Peace Corps

Masontown Native to Work as Secondary Education Science Teacher

Apr 11

“Come On In: A Chapbook of Lectures on the Craft of Creative Writing" Released

"Come on in" is to provide students with a sampling of the kind of craft lectures offered in the MFA program.

Apr 11

Rachel Receives Irene McKinney Postgraduate Teaching Fellowship

Fifth McKinney Fellow to Begin Teaching this Fall

Apr 10

Local Wesleyan Students Inducted to Physics Honor Society

Sigma Pi Sigma is the national honor society for physics.

Apr 10

Winners for Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Research Conference

The winners were awarded a cash prize.

Apr 7

ROAR Program Helps Service Partners in Need in Buckhannon Community

Senior Football Player Initiates Community Service Projects

Mar 30

Alums Celebrate 25 Years with Seacoast United

England Trio Turns Soccer Club into Successful Athletic Organization

Mar 29

Hendrickson to Work with Teach For America

Maryland Native to Teach in Delaware

Mar 29

Professor Releases New Novel

Galarneau releases his newest science-fiction novel.

Mar 28

Job Fair to be Held April 4

Event Sponsored by WVWC and the Upshur County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mar 24

Alumna Grabs Title of Athletic Trainer of the Year

Cairo Native Awarded at WVATA Conference

Mar 20

Meriwether Named Men's Head Basketball Coach

Meriwether lead the team to an 8-7 record.

Mar 20

Wesleyan Announces Ledford Scholarship Recipient

The Ledford Scholars support many forms of research.

Mar 16

Winkie Named Fourteenth Fulbright Scholar

Bridgeport Native to Travel to Czech Republic

Mar 15

ENGAGE Conference of Leadership Slated for March 25

Conference will feature WVPR's Jessica Lilly and Roxy Todd

Mar 15

Wesleyan to Host Social Justice Week

Week of Events Slated to Begin Monday

Mar 13

AviationManuals Names Caitlin Windland IT Project Manager

2006 Alumna Earns New Title as Industry Expert

Mar 13

Big Bands To Perform on March 16

Big Bands I & II to Take the Stage

Mar 13

Gender Studies Program Hosts International Scholar

Dr. Matebeni will speak about "Black women's activism and the quest for a decolonized university."

Mar 13

Sleeth Gallery to Present a Joanna Barnett’s Exhibit on Mental Illness

Presentation of Posthumous Work of "40 Days: A Portrait of Mental Illness"

Mar 10

Cashore Marionettes to Perform “Life in Motion” on March 14

Cashore Marionettes "Life in Motion" is free and open to the public.

Mar 9

Wasson Selected as Truman Scholarship Finalist

Wasson One of 199 Finalists Chosen

Mar 3

Dr. Ted Brown Appointed Interim Associate General Secretary of Higher Education

Alumnus Ted Brown '73 was named interim associate general secretary for the agency's Division of Higher Education.

Feb 28

West Virginia Wesleyan College Receives Major Gift

The gift, including the federal match, totals $570,000.

Feb 20

School of Science Receives SURE Grant

$120,000 Grant to Ensure 10 Students Summer Research Positions

Feb 16

Alumnus Studying as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at VUMC

A former WV-INBRE-supported summer research student, Nixon studying cancer progression and immune evasion.

Feb 15

Theatre Department to Present Production of Agnes of God

The performance will include two casts.

Feb 13

Sam Blanchard to be featured in Sleeth Gallery

Artist Lecture to Follow Opening Reception

Feb 13

West Virginia Scholar Application Now Available

Applications Accepted through April 16

Feb 9

Orange & Black Scholarship Recognition Day Set for February 25

This special event is open to students that have been accepted for the 2017 fall semester.

Feb 1

Greek Life Shows Outstanding Academic Achievements

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority received a combined overall 3.54 GPA.

Jan 30

Lincoln Expert and Bestselling Author to Present at Wesleyan on February 15

Ronald C. White, Jr. to Present "Wisdom for Today" Talk

Jan 30

Mountain East Conference has released its All-MEC Academic Teams

Wesleyan had 135 student-athletes recognized by the MEC.

Jan 30

Wesleyan to Hold 2nd Annual North-Central West Virginia Honor Band

Event to feature 127 regional band students

Jan 26

2017 Hall of Fame Class Announced

For tickets to attend the Hall of Fame luncheon on February 18, contact the Alumni Office.

Jan 20

Wesleyan Becomes a Tobacco-Free Campus

To raise awareness, the Tobacco-Free Campus initiative will feature activities.

Jan 11

Wesleyan Receives Unclaimed Property from WV State Treasury

State Treasurer presents unclaimed property check to Boyd Creasman.

Dec 15

Czech Republic Captivates International Scholar

2016 Graduate Travels Overseas Thanks to Endowed Scholarship

Dec 15

MFA Program to Host Visiting Writers Series

Kickoff slated for January 1

Dec 14

College Receives Grant toward Purchase of 3D Color Printer

Printer to Have Cross-Departmental Purposes

Dec 13

Math Majors Spend Fall Semester Competing

Several Majors Attend Three Sessions Over the Fall Semester

Dec 13

Musical Groups Will Begin Fall Tour

Musical groups will perform concerts on the Fall tour.

Dec 8

President’s Medal Will be Awarded to Ben Exley IV

The President's Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to Wesleyan and higher ed.

Dec 1

Alumna and Kitchen & Home Maven Tara McConnell Tesher to Host Open Gathering

Returns to West Virginia to talk about her experience, her new start-up, and bringing people back together.

Dec 1

Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg to Present Free Concert

The Concert is Free and Open to the Public

Dec 1

The 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame Class is Announced

Five individuals and one team will be inducted on February 18.

Nov 28

Wesleyan’s Capital Campaign Surpasses $29 Million

Over 4,500 alumni have contributed to Wesleyan's Capital Campaign.

Nov 22

College to Celebrate Hanging of the Greens and Festivals of Lessons and Carols

Join the Campus Community to Celebrate the Season

Nov 18

Tracey DeLaney Featured In Neuron's Magazine

DeLaney is known for reaching out - not only to the students at WVWC but also to the community.

Nov 16

Swim Team Meets USMC Challenge

Members of the swim team met the challenge of swimming three hours in honor of the USMC's 241st birthday.

Nov 11

West Virginia Dance Company to Perform November 29

In the dance company's 40th season, WVDC will introduce two new works.

Nov 8

CCE Receives Grant to Construct Greenhouse on Campus

Greenhouse to Assist Many Partners

Nov 8

Musical Ensembles to Perform the Annual Fall Choral Concert

Fall choral concert with a program titled “No One Is Alone” will feature the choral ensembles.

Nov 7

Wesleyan to Host Fall Open Houses

Dates are Oct. 29, Nov. 12, and Dec.3

Oct 31

Senatorial Debate to Be Held Wednesday

Debate to Feature Greg Boso (R) and Denise Campbell (D)

Oct 31

Upshur County Candidate Forum to be Held November 1

Event is Free and Open to the Public

Oct 26

Bobcat Football Invites Local Students to Celebrate Halloween

Students are Asked to Wear Costumes to the Oct. 29 Match-up

Oct 25

The School of Nursing Celebrates Opening of the Emergency Room Simulation Lab

Several classrooms have received major renovations.

Oct 19

Alumni/Student Speed-Networking a Success

Hosted by the Experiential Learning Program in the SSC

Oct 18

Wesleyan Announces New Board of Trustees

Eleven new members were inducted to the 2016 class of board of trustees.

Oct 13

Dr. Susan Leight Recognized with Exemplary Teaching Award

School of Nursing Director Honored at Founders Day Convocation

Oct 12

Senior Theatre Majors Present Unique Recital

Cabaret-Style Recital to Take Place Oct. 28 and 29

Oct 11

Film, Open Dialogue about Sex Trafficking Set for October 13

Event is Free and Open to the Public

Oct 6

College Cuts Ribbon on New Tennis Court Complex

New Complex is Located on Wood Street

Oct 3

Dr. McWilliams to Speak about Gravitational Waves

Astrophysicist will lecture about the detection of gravitational waves.

Sep 28

Balch to Speak at Founders Day

Convocation to Take Place During Homecoming

Sep 21

Not a Conventional College Goalkeeper

Marine Corps veteran earns place on the men's soccer team.

Sep 19

Comedian Drew Lynch to Perform during Homecoming; Alumni Megert to Open

America's Got Talent Runner-Up Takes the Stage Oct. 7

Sep 15

CCE to Spread the Love Once Again

Peanut Butter Drive to Begin September 19

Sep 13

City Dubs New Sidewalk "Good to Great Way"

Sidewalk Honors Balch's Decade of Service

Sep 13

Kansas City Swing Beat Comes to Wesleyan

Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2015, the Count Basie Orchestra began under the leadership of William “Count” Basie

Sep 13

Wesleyan Receives Top Honors in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Wesleyan ranked 5th in the Best Value Colleges in South Regional Universities.

Sep 12

Alumni Awards Winners to be Recognized at Founders Day

Alumni Service, Achievement, and Extra Mile awards will be announced.

Sep 8

Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. to Perform at Wesleyan

Landau to perform muscial classics such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

Sep 7

Bobcat Band Marches into Third Season

Ensemble to Premier Half-time Show This Friday

Sep 6

Estate Gift of $1.1 Million Donated to Wesleyan

Charles Wallace '47 was a Federal Circuit Court Clerk in New York.

Sep 2

Sleeth Gallery Presents “Yukiko Syndrome”

An intermedia exhibition by digital artist Caitlin Burns

Aug 29

Wesleyan Named in Top 30 of Washington Monthly’s “Best Bang for the Buck”

College Ranked in Top 25% of Southeast Colleges

Aug 26

Daya to Present Concert September 17

Featuring Special Guest PUBLIC!

Aug 25

Wesleyan Welcomes Ten New Full-Time Faculty Members

New Faculty Proves to Hold Outstanding Credentials

Aug 24

College Receives $1 Million Bequest

Elizabeth Cuthbert Trust to be Added to Scholarship Fund

Aug 22

Family Weekend Announced at Wesleyan

Exciting activities await Wesleyan families.

Aug 22

Tobacco-Free Policy Takes First Steps at Wesleyan

New policy in graduated stages; 100% smoke-free by January

Aug 12

Acrobatics & Tumbling Added to the Athletic Program

Wesleyan adds 22nd sport to the athletic program.

Jul 27

MFA Students Collect Books for Flood Relief

An assortment of books were collected for the library flood relief in West Virginia.

Jul 25

What We Share Project

Vinyl Artworks in Local Windows by Artist Ellen Mueller

Jul 21

Jessica D. Olcott ’05 Receives Fulbright Award

Arlington Native to Serve as Special Assistant to the Ministry of the Kosovo Security Forces

Jul 14

Miller Announced as New Emeritus Club Coordinator

Lancaster, PA Native Takes Places of Long-Time Director Elmore

Jun 27

Dr. Harold T. Elmore Hon. '82 to Retire June 30

Dr. Elmore was instrumental in securing funding for a number of projects.

Jun 22

Robinson of Dunbar Named Ninth West Virginia Scholar

Dunbar Native wins full, four-year scholarship to WVWC

Jun 3

Student-Athletes Earn Academic Accolades

A total of 135 student-athletes were named to the MEC All-Academic Team and Commissioner's Honor Roll.

Jun 2

Master of Fine Arts Program Hosts Visiting Writers Series

Visiting Writers Series begins July 2.

May 18

The Bobcat Den Features Products in Artistry on Main

Wesleyan partners with local business on Main Street.

May 11

Graduating Seniors Recognized by Multicultural Programs and Services

Director Robby Quarles honors senior students at the Multicultural Senior Recognition Cerermony.

May 10

Bullett Named Head Coach of Women's Basketball Team

Former WNBA player Vicky Bullett hired as Lady Bobcat Basketball coach.

May 6

WVWC Day Raises over $170,000 for Title III Endowment Challenge

Over 550 Alumni and Friends Show Support for College

Apr 26

Semi-Finalists Announced for West Virginia Scholar Program

Students Compete for Full Scholarship to WVWC

Apr 25

Concert Band and Chamber Ensembles to Present Concert

Concert on Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m.

Apr 22

Soliday ’69 to Present Address at 125th Commencement

Alum to Present Address "Yours for a Lifetime"

Apr 21

Wesleyan to Enact Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

Policy to be Fully Enforced by January 2017

Apr 20

Enactus to Compete in National Tournament in May

The Enactus team will compete in the national competition on May 15-18 in St. Louis.

Apr 19

Poverty Simulation Raises Awareness

Social Justice Week raises awareness to social injustices.

Apr 18

MFA Alumnus Vince Trimboli Publishes First Chapbook

Graduate of First MFA Cohort Releases Publication

Apr 15

Into the Woods Coming to Stage

Into the Woods will be presented under the direction of Thomas Schoffler '97.

Apr 13

Art & Design Department: 2016 Senior Portfolio Day

Portfolio presentations by seniors graduating from WVWC’s Art & Design Department.

Apr 8

Wesleyan to Hold Take Back the Night Event

JUST STAND Event to be Held April 12

Apr 6

Leadingham Named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow

Junior Named by Campus Compact

Apr 5

Vocal Ensembles to Present Spring Concert

Spring concert will feature "San Marco."

Apr 5

WVWC Named Quiz Bowl Champs at WVATA Competition

Team to Compete in VA Beach in May

Apr 1

Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber Names Wesleyan Industry of the Year

Wesleyan receives Industry of the Year for the fourth time.

Apr 1

Wesleyan Benefactor Passes Away

Thomas Albinson II '76 was a generous supporter of the College.

Mar 31

Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Conference Winners Announced

Eighteen students presented undergraduate research projects.

Mar 23

Wesleyan to Host 2016 Sexual Assault Awareness Month and WV Day-of-Action

Health and Counseling Center to Participate in Statewide Activity

Mar 21

Lopitz, Szymanski Complete Frasure-Singleton Internship at the State Capital

Students Spend Time Learning the State Legislative Process

Mar 15

No BS! Brass Band to Make Appearance on March 20

Richmond, VA Band to Perform

Mar 14

Jazz Concert Slated for Thursday in Performing Arts Center

Music written by Benny Carter to be featured.

Mar 11

Casey Receives Dorothy Shaw Leadership Award at Conference

Katie will serve as an intern for the Alpha Delta Pi Internship Program this summer.

Mar 8

Acclaimed Hip Hop Culture Critic and Host of "The Ill Doctrine” to Visit

Smooth is a leading voice in the sociopolitcal realm.

Mar 4

Sleeth Gallery Presents: disruptor, Recent Works by Robert Howsare

Art exhibit will feature multidisciplinary artist.

Mar 3

Applications Are Available for the WV Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Interested West Virginia high school students have the opportunity to compete for scholarships.

Mar 1

Alumna Rebecca Davis Awarded NBER Pre-doctoral Fellowship

Davis is one of three graduate students in the US to win NBER Fellowship.

Feb 24

Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Class of 2016 Hall of Fame inductees ceremony will be April 30.

Feb 24

Wesleyan to Host North Central West Virginia Honor Band This Weekend

First Annual Honor Band to Feature Middle and High School Groups

Feb 15

Long-Time Professor Dr. Annette Hiedemann Passes Away

Professor Emerita Died February 7

Feb 11

Ilene Evans Storytelling Seminar to be Held Saturday

Storytelling is the oldest human art form. Evans' workshops are designed to teach the basics of good story telling.

Feb 11

Miller Awarded West Virginia History Hero Award

Work with Upshur County Historical Society wins Miller Once-in-a-Lifetime Award

Feb 3

Admissions to Hold 25th Annual Orange & Black Scholarship Recognition Day

Accepted Students Invited to Campus for Feb. 20 Event

Feb 3

ZuZu African Acrobats to Perform at Wesleyan

ZuZu African Acrobats will showcase traditional Kenyan acrobatic skills on Feb. 10.

Feb 2

Mental Health and Opioid Treatment Center Focus of Alum’s Life Work

Harmony/R.O.O.T.S. Continue to Help Patients in Mountain State

Feb 2

Students Participate in Our Children, Our Future Event

Students and staff visit Charleston for Our Children, Our Future Families Day.

Feb 1

Hughes to Participate in Leadership West Virginia

Hughes to take part in Leadership West Virginia.

Jan 21

Spring Arts Alive! Schedule Released

Check out the shedule of events for the semester.

Jan 11

Wesleyan Professors Receive Over $50,000 from WV EPSCoR

Faculty were awarded Instrumentation and Innovation grants.

Jan 11

West Virginia Clean Water Conference Slated for January 19

Expert panelists to discuss clean water in West Virginia.

Jan 7

Creasman to Present on New Book "Writing West Virginia"

New Book Features WV Literature from 1950-Present

Dec 16

Del Smith '05 Named New Wesleyan Head Football Coach

Wesleyan introduces new head football coach.

Dec 10

Library Introduces Flipster Digital Magazines

Read on a Computer or on Your Smart Phone

Dec 10

West Virginia Wesleyan Dean Publishes "Writing West Virginia"

Boyd Creasman's book "Writing West Virginia" is available.

Nov 19

Sleeth Gallery presents: 2015 West Virginia High Schools Juried Exhibition

Selected works by high school artists from across the state

Nov 16

Collecting Rectangles: An Intermedia Performance Exhibition

An intermedia exhibition by Assistant Professor Ellen Mueller, with a performance on November 19.

Nov 13

WV Dance Company to Perform December 1

Performance to Be Held at PAC

Nov 12

Small Jazz Ensembles Set to Perform November 17

Four Small Combos to Perform

Nov 11

Lewis Cantley Received 2015 AACI Distinguished Scientist Award

Dr. Lewis Cantley awarded AACI Distinguished Scientist Award.

Nov 10

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Comes to Wesleyan

Sponsored by the Department of Theatre & Dance

Nov 10

Tenor John Wesley Wright to Perform November 18

Tenor John Wesley Wright to perform music theater excerpts and more.

Nov 9

Weeding Out Invasive Species to Let Native Species Shine

Buckhannon's New Nature Park/Learning Trail Receives Facelift

Nov 6

MFA Program Awarded WV Humanities Council Grant

Grant to Support Evening Readings Program

Nov 4

Choral Concert Presented November 6

Concentus Vocum and Concert Chorale to Perform

Nov 3

Wesleyan Icon "Hank" Ellis Passes Away

Long-time Coach Hank Ellis to be Remembered

Nov 2

Nolfi Performs at the Lincoln Center

Nolfi performed with the World Civic Orchestra earlier in the semester.

Nov 2

Wesleyan Launches “Enhancing Our Tradition, Empowering Our Future” Campaign

The $30 million was publicly announced during the Homecoming banquet.

Oct 28

Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive a Success

1,065 Jars of Peanut Butter Collected to Benefit the Upshur Parish House

Oct 26

Jazz Bands to Perform Concerts; Pay Tribute to Phil Woods

Big Bands I & II to Take the Stage

Oct 20

Fourteenth Annual Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods Scheduled

Annual Event to be Held October 31

Oct 16

Dr. Rich Calef Awarded Exemplary Teacher

Dr. Calef recieves exemplary teaching award during Wesleyan's 125th anniversary celebration.

Oct 16

New Board of Trustees Members Inducted During Founders Day

Six new members join the 2015-2016 Board of Trustees.

Oct 5

Alumni Biennial Exhibition Opens in Sleeth Gallery

Alumni to display art in Sleeth Gallery.

Oct 5

Bishop Bickerton ’80 to Speak at Founders Day Convocation

1980 Grad to Also Receive Honorary Degree

Sep 24

Former Trustee Kimberly Reed Named President of IFIC Foundation

Alumna Kimberly Reed leads the International Food Information Council Foundation

Sep 24

Wesleyan to Serve as Host Location for InnovateHER 2016 National Competition

The InnovateHER challenge and summit is a national competition.

Sep 23

Dr. Leah Gunning Francis to Speak at Wesleyan Sept. 30

The focus of the presentation will be on the partnership between faith leaders and community activitsts.

Sep 23

Wesleyan to Celebrate Alumni Award Winners at Founders Day Convocation

Awards to be Doled Out During Founders Day Convocation at Homecoming

Sep 21

Professor Receives Part of a $20 Million Grant from National Science Foundation

Dr. DeLaney and two Wesleyan students will receive $11,600 for the next five years.

Sep 21

Wesleyan Announces Homecoming Weekend Schedule

The College celebrates 125 years since its founding.

Sep 16

CMA Nominated Maddie & Tae to Present Concert on October 14

Maddie & Tae tickets available September 17.

Sep 11

Voices From the Earth to Perform on September 17

In conjunction with Constitution Day, the college presents Voices From the Earth.

Sep 10

West Virginia Wesleyan Receives $500,000 Bequest

Alumni leave a large gift for the chemistry and music department.

Sep 9

Wesleyan Again Claims Top Honors in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Wesleyan ranked a first-tier regional college in the South.

Sep 3

County Commission Designates WVWC Appreciation Days

Proclamation Read at County Commission Meeting

Sep 3

School of Business Awarded Grant to Support Fall Semester Speaker Series

Collaborative Project to Sponsor Three Speakers

Sep 3

Wesleyan Gains National Recognition on Best Colleges Lists

Wesleyan Listed in Three Publications

Sep 2

Sixteen New Faculty Welcomed to Classrooms

Sixteen new faculty begin the fall semester at West Virginia Wesleyan.

Sep 2

Wesleyan Celebrates a Major Milestone

On September 3, 1890, Wesleyan opend to 70 students.

Aug 24

Student Success Center to Host Internship Fair for Students

Several Local Businesses Participating

Aug 21

The Great Gathering and other Spiritual Life Activities Announced

Great gathering kicks off new school year.

Aug 21

Wesleyan Prepares for Incoming Class

Wesleyan is preparing for another large incoming class.

Aug 17

Wesleyan Night at Festival Fridays Scheduled for August 28

Marching Band and Jazz Band to Perform

Aug 4

Sleeth Gallery Presents: Interior

An Intermedia Exhibition by Crystal Brown

Jul 31

Rhodes Wins OMEGA Scholarship

Sissonville Native Awarded $1,000 Scholarship

Jul 29

Student Success Center Publishes Book for Incoming Freshmen

Greetings from WVWC: Letters to Our Incoming Freshman

Jul 28

Scott Named Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life

Virginia Native Appointed to New Position

Jul 15

Faculty Awarded Tenure and Promotions

Individuals Gain Awards as School Year Closes

Jul 6

West Virginia Wesleyan College joins OLH LPS funding model

Wesleyan joins the Open Library of Humanities' Library Partnership Subsidy System.

Jul 1

Wesleyan Receives $1,000 Donation

Donation to Go Toward Area Business Campaign

Jun 26

Jayla Johnson Interns for the Ethnic Minority Young Adult Summer Program

Johnson was selected to work for the Ethnic Minority Young Adult Summer Internship Program

Jun 24

School of Business Graduates 15 MBA Students

Graduates from Several States and Countries

Jun 24

WV IOGA Presents Check for Athletic Traditions Room

WV Independent Oil and Gas Association Provides Funds for Remodeled Space

Jun 16

Haynes of Parkersburg Named Eighth West Virginia Scholar

Lohmann of Bridgeport and Lowther of Jane Lew Named Runners-up

Jun 3

Wesleyan Student Researches Seismic Waves for Petroleum Research Project

Ryder Bolin is researching the seismic waves underground petroleum and natural gas deposits.

Jun 2

Aloi Named to Nonprofit Association Board

School of Business Director Appointed as Board Member

May 28

Bronson Clark Named a Finalist for the 2015 TD Ameritrade Fans Choice Award

Voting begins for the 2015 TD Ameritrade Fans Choice Award.

May 28

Two Students Receive Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

Students to Travel Abroad with Scholarship

May 26

Finalists Announced; Voting Begins for MVB’s West Virginia Scholar Competition

High School Juniors Compete for Scholarship to Wesleyan

May 20

Jessica Nelson Receives Prestigious Placement with Fulbright Summer Institute

Sophomore Selected to Study at King's College in London

May 19

Chapman Clinches Third Irene McKinney Postgraduate Teaching Fellowship

2015 MFA Grad to Begin Teaching this Fall

May 12

A Towering Gift of Generosity: Watsons Provide Funding for New Carillon System

Thanks to a generous gift, the beautiful hourly chimes and sounds will once again ring over campus.

May 7

Armistead ’81 to Lead Wesleyan Alumni Relations

Alumus Will Armistead brings over 30 years experience.

May 4

Academic & Leadership Awards Banquet Showcases Accolades

Students, Faculty, and Staff Receive End-of-Year Awards

Apr 29

Brass Choir and Quintet to Present Spring Concert

Ensembles directed by Mr. Logan Lindsey and Dr. James Moore

Apr 29

Jazz Ensembles Slated to Perform May 1

Two ensembles set to perform

Apr 28

Dr. Thomas B. Courtice to Speak at Commencement; Receive Honorary Degree

Speaker to Receive Honorary Degree During May 9th Ceremony

Apr 28

The Rev. Dr. Jerry Wood to Speak at Baccalaureate

Alumni Woods Set to Deliver Sermon to Graduating Seniors

Apr 27

West Virginia Scholar Program Announces Semifinalists

Names of the semifinalists for the 2015 West Virginia Scholar program released

Apr 23

Concert Band Spring Concert Set for May 3

Ensemble to Feature First Student Conductor Competition Winner

Apr 22

Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library Serves Vital Role in Community

Library expands its offerings to the local community.

Apr 22

Choral Ensembles to Present Concert in Honor of Former Professor

Concert decicated to the late Robert Baden, music instructor.

Apr 14

Campus Organizations Gear Up for Annual Spring Sing

Annual Lip Sync Contest to be Presented Spring Weekend

Apr 14

DanceWorks to Present Performance April 24 & 25

Department of Theatre & Dance to Present Annual Show

Apr 14

Hudnall Named 2015 Newman Civic Fellow Recipient

Junior Awarded for Community Service

Apr 9

Wesleyan to Hold First Course Registration Day

Over 200 Deposited Students Already Registered

Apr 8

Gift Allows for Hands-On Experience in Renovated Spaces for Students

C-92FM receives state-of-the-art makeover

Apr 7

Students Stand Against Sexual Assault

Students Recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Week

Mar 30

Four Students Awarded Bruhns Scholarship to Study Abroad

Alumna Bruhns '45, Hon. '07 Responsible for Study Abroad Scholarship

Mar 24

Theatre Department Presents "Anne of Green Gables"

Showing March 26 in the Culpepper Auditorium

Mar 20

MBA Lecture Scheduled; Crickard to Present

Executive Officer of the WV State Veterans Nursing Facility to Speak

Mar 20

Social Justice Week 2015 Begins Monday

WE LEAD and CCE Puts on Annual Social Justice Week

Mar 19

Bair, Carter Named 2015 Bly Scholars

Students Receive Scholarship from Alumna Suzan E. Bly '68

Mar 18

School of Business to Offer Certification Program

Thomas Albinson II School of Business will offer certificates for professional development.

Mar 18

Sleeth Gallery Presents a One-Night-only Performance Event

New York-based artist Ryann Slauson will be staging a one-night, interactive performance

Mar 13

Concentus Vocum to Perform Spring Concert

Concentus Vocum will present a concert Sunday, March 15

Mar 13

Local Poet to Present Public Reading

Poet R.J. Gbson will present a public reading March 17

Mar 6

The Department of Theatre and Dance Presents "Anne of Green Gables"

"Anne of Green Gables" will be performed March 26-28 in the Culpepper Auditorium

Mar 2

Soto Appointed as Modern Languages Professor

Professor Spotlight: Manuel Soto

Feb 24

Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Conference Will be Held on March 27

Submissions for Conference Extended to March 16

Feb 19

Unorthodox Methods Help Professor Flex Muscles in Classroom

Professor Spotlight: Dr. Greg Bradley-Popovich

Feb 18

Deadline Approaches for Scholarship Consideration at Wesleyan

Scholarship Deadlines Quickly Approaching for 2015-2016 School Year

Feb 18

Hinkley Receives ALA Breath of Life-Young Advocates Award

Junior Receives Award from American Lung Association

Feb 12

Wellness Center Provides Space for Self-Improvement

Wellness Center Focuses on Physical Wellness of Patrons

Feb 9

Director Trades Courtroom for Classroom; Focuses on Experiential Learning

Director's Spotlight: Karen Miller, School of Social & Behavioral Science

Feb 6

Arts Alive! Programming Scheduled for Spring Semester

Arts Alive! Programming for Spring 2015

Feb 6

Veteran Professor Works to Grow School of Fine Arts and Humanities

Director's Spotlight: Stephen Cresswell, School of Fine Arts & Humanities

Feb 4

WV Scholar Program Announced

Scholarship program now available to high school juniors

Jan 29

Probst Hired as Instructional Technology Specialist for Title III Grant Team

College Fill Final Vacancy for Title III Grant Team

Jan 27

Alumni Frum and Quarles Join Campus Life and Student Development Team

Alums Join Administration to Make Diffference at Alma Mater

Jan 27

Student Senate Names 2015 Officers

Community Chooses Student Senate Leaders

Jan 20

Performing Arts Scholarship Auditions Scheduled

Office of Admissions to Hold Performing Arts Scholarhship Audition

Jan 15

Daywood Foundation Donates $130,000 to Wesleyan

Gift to Support Scholarship and Title III Endowment Match

Jan 9

Students Seek to Address Gender Stereotypes through AAUW Grant

WE LEAD Receives Grant of AAUW with Support from the Pantene Shine Strong Campaign

Jan 6

Wesleyan Recognized for Community Service

WVWC Makes President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Dec 16

Badawey, Fox Awarded Judith A. Herndon Fellowship

Students to Shadow Delegates

Dec 16

Wesleyan Names Title III Grant Leadership Team

4 of 5 Leadership Positions Filled for U.S. Department of Education Grant

Dec 3

Piot Named to 2015 Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra Roster

Senior Trumpeter to Perform in NYC and Maryland

Dec 3

Sextet Set to Perform Program of Jazz Standards

Sextet to Perform tunes from American Popular Songbook

Dec 1

Fair Trade Sale Opens Today

WE Lead Opens Fair Trade Sale

Nov 21

Alpha Xi Delta Meets Pledge

Greek Organization Reaches Pledge Goal for Greek Alumni Room at PAC

Nov 21

Alumna Susie Coston Featured in The Oprah Magazine

Alumna Highlighted on The Beauty of Giving

Nov 20

Urinetown, the Musical Opens at Wesleyan

College Puts on Side-Splitting Comedy

Nov 8

Student Crowned Homecoming Queen

Student was crowned Homecoming queen during the Homecoming festivities.

Nov 7

Local Schools and Foundation Partner to Uphold Legacy of Pearl S. Buck

WVWC, WVU, and Pearl S. Buck Foundation Works to Preserve Memory and Works

Nov 7

School of Nursing Creates Simulation-Based Education for Students

School of Nursing Creates Simulation-Based Education for Students on Campus

Nov 6

Wesleyan Presents Space & Time Concert

WVWC to present concert that features different interpretations on time and space.

Nov 5

Department of Theatre & Dance Presents Next on November 7-8

Department of Theatre & Dance to Present One-Act Comedy

Nov 5

Japan Native to Perform Senior Piano Recital November 5

Kayoko Funada to present senior recital

Nov 4

Wesleyan Campus Community to Host Third Annual Turkey Trot

Wellness Center and New Community Church to host 5k on WVWC campus.

Oct 29

Enactus Selected to Compete in Up to Us Competition for Second Consecutive Year

Enactus to compete in nationwide competition again,

Oct 29

Professor Publishes Eighth Work; Set for Halloween Release

Communication Professor Releases Latest Installment of Fiction

Oct 23

Rae Emrick Announced as Director of Exercise Science and Athletic Training

Rae Emrick Assumes Director Responsiblilies for Exercise Science and Athletic Training

Oct 23

Wesleyan to Host Trick or Treat for Canned Goods

WE LEAD Hosts Trick or Treat for Canned Goods

Oct 18

Dr. James Moore Recognized with Exemplary Teaching Award

Professor of Music Receives Exemplary Teaching Award

Oct 15

Rev. Ted Anderson to Speak at Homecoming Chapel Service

Rev. Anderson to Speak at Chapel for Homecoming

Oct 14

Miller, Saunders, and Welliver to Receive Honorary Degrees

One Alumnus and Two Former Professors Receive Honorary Degrees

Oct 10

Midnight Madness Comes to Wesleyan

Midnight Madness Comes to Wesleyan

Oct 10

Saunders to Give Keynote Address at Founders Day Convocation

Saunders to Give Keynote Address at Founders Day Convocation

Oct 10

School of Business Named in Honor of Distinguished Benefactor

School of Business Named in Honor of Distinguished Benefactor

Oct 9

Alumni to Be Inducted into the 2014 Hall of Fame Class

Alumni to Be Inducted into the 2014 Hall of Fame Class

Oct 8

Department of Music to Present Evening Concert

Department of Music to Present Evening Concert

Oct 8

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Set for New Spaces on Campus

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Set for New Spaces on Campus

Oct 7

Wesleyan Alumni Association Will Award Nine Recipients

Recipients Honored During Homecoming

Oct 6

Charlottesville Group Love Canon to Perform October 15

Charlottesville Group Love Canon to Perform October 15

Oct 2

Homecoming Weekend Details Released

Homecoming Weekend Details Released

Sep 29

Eleven Physics Students Earn 2014 NASA Fellowships

Eleven Physics Students Earn 2014 NASA Fellowships

Sep 29

Theatre Department Presents First Production October 9

Theatre Department Presents First Production October 9

Sep 26

Wesleyan Professors Recognized at the Learning Trail

Wesleyan Professors Recognized at the Learning Trail

Sep 17

Balch Receives Awards from Alma Maters

Balch Receives Awards from Alma Maters

Sep 11

Wesleyan Awarded $10 Million Title III Grant from U.S. Department of Education

Wesleyan Awarded $10 Million Title III Grant from U.S. Department of Education

Sep 9

NASA-SPACE Day Set for October 11

NASA-SPACE Day Set for October 11

Sep 9

Wesleyan Holds Exclusive Ranking in U.S. News & World Report for 3rd Year

Wesleyan Holds Exclusive Ranking in U.S. News & World Report for Third Consecutive Year

Sep 8

Creature/Index Opens in Sleeth Gallery

Creature/Index Opens in Sleeth Gallery

Aug 29

Wesleyan Ranked 38th in Best Value Colleges for Homeschoolers

Wesleyan Ranked 38th in Best Value Colleges for Homeschoolers

Aug 26

New Faculty Announced for 2014-2015

New Faculty Announced for 2014-2015

Aug 26

Washington Monthly Ranks Wesleyan 27th Best Baccalaureate College

Washington Monthly Ranks Wesleyan 27th Best Baccalaureate College

Aug 22

Bobcat Marching Band Kicks Off Season with Band Camp

Bobcat Marching Band Kicks Off Season with Band Camp

Aug 22

Wesleyan to Welcome Second Largest Freshman Class in Ten Years

Wesleyan to Welcome Second Largest Freshman Class in Ten Years

Aug 21

Football Opener with Charleston to be Played at Cebe Ross Field

Football Opener with Charleston to be Played at Cebe Ross Field

Aug 19

Wesleyan Gears Up for Orientation Activities

Wesleyan Gears Up for Orientation Activities

May 23

Winkie Awarded James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship

Colin Winkie, a senior biochemistry major from Bridgeport, WV, has been awarded the James G. Stemler Study Abroad

May 21

Wesleyan Campus Under Construction

Construction and renovations projects totaling $7.5 million are now underway.

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