robertnewhart, Author at News and Media Relations /news/author/robertnewhart/ Official News Source of West Liberty University Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:09:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /news/files/2021/11/cropped-cropped-wlu-icon-512-32x32.png robertnewhart, Author at News and Media Relations /news/author/robertnewhart/ 32 32 West Liberty University Student Selected for Prestigious National Science Foundation Research Program for Second Consecutive Year /news/news/west-liberty-university-student-selected-for-prestigious-national-science-foundation-research-program-for-second-consecutive-year/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:56:30 +0000 /news/?p=18076 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University Data Science student Gwyneth Horzempa has been selected to participate in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Food Pantry Selected for Kroger Fight Hunger Bag Program /news/news/west-liberty-university-food-pantry-selected-for-kroger-fight-hunger-bag-program/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:34:31 +0000 /news/?p=18072 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University Food Pantry has been selected as a beneficiary of the Kroger Columbus Fight Hunger Bag Program for June and July 2026, helping Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement /news/news/west-liberty-university-celebrates-spring-2026-commencement/ Tue, 12 May 2026 18:09:54 +0000 /news/?p=18065 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, in the Academic, Sports, and Recreation Complex (ASRC), awarding degrees to 310 undergraduate Read More

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]]> Aspire U Employee Leadership Program Graduates Second Cohort at WLU /news/news/aspire-u-employee-leadership-program-graduates-second-cohort-at-wlu/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:24:14 +0000 /news/?p=18062 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Fourteen West Liberty University employees graduated from the Aspire U employee leadership program on Friday, April 17, 2026. The group was the second to complete the Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Students Gain Behind-the-Scenes Experience at NFL Draft in Pittsburgh /news/news/west-liberty-university-students-gain-behind-the-scenes-experience-at-nfl-draft-in-pittsburgh/ Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:56 +0000 /news/?p=18059 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — A group of students from West Liberty University’s Gary E. West College of Business recently gained hands-on professional sports experience while working behind the scenes at Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Dean to Host Book Launch Event in Pittsburgh /news/news/west-liberty-university-dean-to-host-book-launch-event-in-pittsburgh/ Thu, 07 May 2026 15:24:37 +0000 /news/?p=18056 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s Dean of the College of Liberal and Creative Arts, Cecilia Konchar Farr, Ph.D., will host a book launch event in Pittsburgh this week Read More

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]]> Annual Lary Loew Hilltopper Golf Scramble Returns June 26, 2026 /news/news/annual-lary-loew-hilltopper-golf-scramble-returns-june-26-2026/ Wed, 06 May 2026 17:26:58 +0000 /news/?p=18053 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University Foundation and WLU Athletics are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Lary Loew Hilltopper Golf Scramble, a beloved summer tradition Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Faculty and Students Participate in 100th Meeting of the West Virginia Academy of Science /news/news/west-liberty-university-faculty-and-students-participate-in-100th-meeting-of-the-west-virginia-academy-of-science/ Wed, 06 May 2026 17:19:58 +0000 /news/?p=18051     WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University faculty and students participated in the 100th Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Academy of Science, held April 18 at Stonewall Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Receives $1.2 Million Gift of Land and Cabins from the West Family /news/news/west-liberty-university-receives-1-2-million-gift-of-land-and-cabins-from-the-west-family/ Wed, 06 May 2026 17:15:12 +0000 /news/?p=18049 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University recently announced that Flip West and the West family have donated “West Woods,” a 35-acre wooded property with six cabins and additional outbuildings, Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Hosts SCI FI NASA Day to Inspire Future STEM Students /news/news/west-liberty-university-hosts-sci-fi-nasa-day-to-inspire-future-stem-students/ Wed, 06 May 2026 17:08:28 +0000 /news/?p=18047 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s College of Sciences hosted its annual SCI FI NASA Day on Thursday, April 16, welcoming high school students from across the region for Read More

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]]> West Liberty University to Celebrate Spring 2026 Commencement May 9 /news/news/west-liberty-university-to-celebrate-spring-2026-commencement-may-9/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:55:05 +0000 /news/?p=18044 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University will celebrate its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. inside the Academic, Sports, and Recreation Complex (ASRC) on Read More

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]]> West Liberty University and Lake Erie College Establish Accelerated Pathway to Doctor of Education Degree /news/news/west-liberty-university-and-lake-erie-college-establish-accelerated-pathway-to-doctor-of-education-degree/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:43:37 +0000 /news/?p=18032 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University and Lake Erie College have announced a new articulation agreement that creates an accelerated pathway for students to earn a Doctor of Education Read More

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]]> West Liberty University Foundation Announces the Establishment of the Megan Dart Endowed Volleyball Scholarship /news/news/west-liberty-university-foundation-announces-the-establishment-of-the-megan-dart-endowed-volleyball-scholarship/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:20:14 +0000 /news/?p=18030 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Megan Dart Endowed Volleyball Scholarship, established in loving memory of Megan Maureen Dart Read More

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]]> WLU Faculty and Students Present at Eastern Communication Association Convention in Pittsburgh /news/news/wlu-faculty-and-students-present-at-eastern-communication-association-convention-in-pittsburgh/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:15:26 +0000 /news/?p=18027 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University media communications students Matty Lamp and Jenna Maguire attended the Eastern Communication Association Convention in Pittsburgh on April 9-11, presenting original research as Read More

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]]> West Liberty University to Host First May Day Music Festival May 1 /news/news/west-liberty-university-to-host-first-may-day-music-festival-may-1/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:28:29 +0000 /news/?p=18022 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University will host its first May Day Music Festival on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. on the WLU Quad. The Read More

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