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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – West Virginia Wesleyan College is once again ranked in the top 10 for Best Value in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Colleges and is one of the Best Regional Colleges by The Princeton Review.

Under the U.S. News and World Report’s rankings, the College was ranked eighth for Best Value amongst Regional Colleges in the South, and 24th overall in the same category.  West Virginia Wesleyan is also listed as one of the Top Performers on Social Mobility which measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants. 

 Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing John Waltz ‘01 said, “Growth in our new student and overall enrollment numbers this fall shows that students and families value a Wesleyan education and the unique campus experience and true personal attention our residential setting offers.  We have seen tremendous growth this year in West Virginia Promise Scholars, Creative and Performing Artists, Community Service Scholars, and Student Athletes—along with our largest freshman international population in over 20 years.”

In determining Best Value Schools, U.S. News & World Report considered academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid. 

More than 95 percent of WVWC students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships. WVWC awards academic scholarships up to $18,000 per year, which can be combined with co-curricular scholarships (athletics, creative arts, community service), the West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship, and all outside scholarships obtained by incoming students.

 The U.S. News & World Report rankings follow the College’s listing in the ‘Best in the Southeast’ section of The Princeton Review’s “2024 Best Colleges: Region by Region” publication in August.

 WVWC was also ranked number one in Safest College Campuses in West Virginia, according to the 2024 NICHE Best College Rankings.

West Virginia Wesleyan College will host Fall Open Houses Oct. 21 and Nov. 11, giving prospective students the opportunity to explore all the College has to offer. For more information, visit www.wvwc.edu.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2024 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan eighth in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 50 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

 BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – West Virginia Wesleyan College is holding an Oktoberfest Dinner Party on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the Benedum Campus Center plaza. The event will kick off a slate of celebrations in honor of the inauguration of the College’s 20^th president, Dr. James H. Moore.

The dinner party will feature German food prepared by Aladdin Food Services and traditional music by the Edelweiss Band, sponsored by Arts Alive!  The menu includes: Wiener Schnitzel (breaded pork cutlet), Brats, German Potato Pancakes, green beans, sautéed cabbage, Spaetzle, salad, pretzels with cheese, hot rolls, apple strudel, German chocolate cake, and more.

West Virginia Wesleyan invites the community to join in the inauguration festivities and attend Oktoberfest.  Dinner is $12 per person and open to the public (cash only, please, and exact change is appreciated).  In the event of rain, Oktoberfest will be held in the French A. See Dining Center of the Benedum Campus Center.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 50 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – After successful back-to-back seasons, WVWC Esports is proud to announce the expansion of their esports program into a new facility to compensate for the size and demands of an ever-expanding program.

The new facility is currently retrofitted with 20 computers doubling our stations from the previous space with plenty of room for continued growth as the program continues to expand. The facility has also been retrofitted with a stage as WVWC esports plans to facilitate esports events in the state for all the up-and-coming high school teams in need of a place to run events. Originally the first college within the state to offer a varsity esports team, WVWC is dedicated to continuing to play a part in the growth and development of esports at all levels across the state.

Head coach Ethan Hayes said, “Everything about the new space is an upgrade. From the size to a new kitchen and especially the new competition stage, its good for my students to see all the hard work they put in paying off for them. I can’t express my appreciation enough to the school for continuing to be so openly supportive of our program at every step of the way.”

While the facility has a plethora of nicknames adopted by students at the moment, sponsorships and naming opportunities are available for the new space.  Any interested parties may contact the Office of Development at 304-473-8600.

Additionally, WVWC Esports is recruiting for the next academic year. We are currently recruiting for the following games:

• Valorant
• Apex Legends
• Rocket League
• Fortnite
• League of legends
• Call of Duty
• R6: Siege
• Solo Title

Interested in esports? Any questions pertaining to esports at the collegiate or scholastic level, can be directed to hayes at hayes.e@wvwc.edu.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 50 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – On April 2, 2023, the Epsilon Delta-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) held an induction ceremony at the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts (PAC). The induction ceremony recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of 15 individuals who received and accepted an invitation to join the Epsilon Delta-at-Large Chapter of Sigma. These individuals were students enrolled in the academic programs of three institutions of higher education (Davis and Elkins College, Fairmont University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College) and nurse leaders from the community.

The individuals inducted during the ceremony include Stormie Cawthorn, Karen Seel, Nikita Collins, Katelyn Zirkle, Annette Arnett, Taylor Shannon, Kacie Barnett, Lauren Williams, Chelsea Difilippo, Mary Lacy, Jennifer Woods, Hillary Cahall, Makenzi Lewellyn, Lauren Posey, and Ann Whitehair. Nurses and nursing students who choose to become a member of the Epsilon Delta-at-Large Chapter will have opportunities to experience and grow in leadership, access to free nursing continuing professional development courses, access to scholarly journals, career connections, and networking opportunities (Sigma, 2023)

Sigma is an organization of over 100,000 active members and 600 chapters. These chapters are supported by institutes of higher education and partners in healthcare from Armenia, Australia,  Botswana to Thailand, the United States, and Wales. The membership includes bedside nurses as well as nurse educators, administrations, researchers, policy makers, and others. The purpose of this organization is to transform health care through the organization’s vision to connect and empower nurse leaders which is an organization that evolved from the efforts of six nursing students in 1922. The Global Value Statement of Sigma.

Eligibility to become a member of the Epsilon Delta-at-Large Chapter and the Sigma International program are determined by the achievements of the undergraduates, graduates, and nurse leaders. For more information, visit https://www.sigmanursing.org/why-sigma/sigma-membership/membership-faqs

 

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 50 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

 

 

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – The Higher Learning Commission has granted approval for West Virginia Wesleyan College to begin its newest graduate-level program, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Applications are now being accepted for the two-year, 60-credit hour program with the first cohort to start in January 2024. Prior to the start of each academic term, students will connect with their peers and instructors during in-person residencies on WVWC’s campus. Students will then complete their coursework through online learning with weekly opportunities for synchronous instruction. 

Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Lynn M. Linder said, “We are pleased to have received formal approval from HLC and are very much looking forward to welcoming our first counseling graduate students in January.”

This new program is a collaborative effort made possible through a $1.2 million investment by Aetna Better Health of West Virginia and Community Care of West Virginia, with graduates eligible to receive employment opportunities through CCWV. This direct investment into our communities of trained counselors in West Virginia will help address the shortage of mental health providers statewide.

Since the Spring 2023 announcement, WVWC has hired program director Dr. Jen Randall Reyes, ALPS, LPC, who has worked in the field of mental health counseling for 20 years, and assistant professor Dr. Ariel Williams, LPC.

Randall Reyes said, “Having the capacity to officially launch this program is truly a testament to the power of community. Through our partnership with Aetna and Community Care, alongside the dedicated Wesleyan staff; we are really excited to share that we are ready to review applications for our first cohort.”

Full and part-time cohort models are available, along with the opportunity to earn a 15-credit Addictions Certificate.

Priority admission deadline is Nov. 1 for the Spring 2024 cohort. For more information, visit www.wvwc.edu/cmhc

 

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 50 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing, and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 70 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

LEWISBURG, West Virginia – Abigail Patterson ’25, of Charleston, West Virginia, was in her sophomore year of high school when she discovered her passion for medicine. Today, Patterson is a student at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, W.Va., and a participant in the “Go D.O.” Early Scholars Program, which allows Wesleyan students to be accepted to medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)  before they begin undergraduate studies.

It was during a summer reading assignment for an advanced placement biology course that Patterson — who originally thought she might have a future as a teacher — realized she wanted to become a physician.

“We read a book called ‘The Emperor of All Maladies’ [by Siddhartha Mukherjee]. It’s about the history of cancer treatments, and it was fascinating to see how we’ve evolved our thinking about treatments,” Patterson said. “For example, I learned that not all cancer treatments have an end goal of removing cancer; sometimes the goal is to stop the spread and allow people to live while still having tumors in their body. The idea that you can help people and constantly be thinking and learning was exciting.”

Students who plan to attend Wesleyan as a biology or biochemistry major in hopes of later entering medical school at WVSOM can apply to the Go D.O. program during their senior year of high school. Participants who go on to successfully complete program requirements during their time at Wesleyan don’t have to take the MCAT exam that is typically mandatory for acceptance to medical school.

After learning of the Go D.O. program and researching WVSOM, Patterson decided that osteopathic medicine — which views each patient as a unit of body, mind and spirit — was a good fit for her medical interests.

“I knew I wanted to be a doctor, and having guaranteed acceptance seemed like an ideal opportunity,” Patterson said. “When I looked into WVSOM and learned what a D.O. is, I found I liked the school’s approach and the principles of osteopathic medicine. I like that it focuses on whole-person health and that one part of the body can influence the health of another part. It’s an exciting way to think about medicine.”

As a private/public education partnership, the Go D.O. program, which launched in 2021, was one of the first of its kind in West Virginia. WVSOM and West Virginia Wesleyan share a dedication to science, service and holistic education, said Ronnie Collins, WVSOM’s director of admissions.

“This is a unique program, as we’re taking graduating high school seniors who will be attending Wesleyan, which has a track record of producing successful students at WVSOM, and putting them on an early path to become an osteopathic physician,” Collins said. ”The partnership is a win for all, as it allows students to enter WVSOM without the stress of taking the MCAT and helps WVSOM meet its mission.”

Because Patterson has a special interest in research, she spent several weeks on WVSOM’s campus in Lewisburg this summer, assisting Shinichi Asano, Ph.D., an associate professor in WVSOM’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, with his investigation into how sex hormones might influence the presentation of asthma. Patterson has been performing immunoblotting, a procedure used to detect proteins in tissue samples, as well as conducting data analysis and assembling an abstract that she will present at the WV-INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Summer Research Symposium on July 25 in Huntington, W.Va.

She said her experience at WVSOM has been educational and that her co-workers on the research project have treated her as a professional.

“I was concerned coming in that I might be thought of as an undergrad who doesn’t really know what’s going on, but everyone has held me to a higher standard. They’ve treated me as an equal instead of just some college student who is in the way,” Patterson said.

Asano praised Patterson for her dedication and said she exemplifies why medical school pipeline programs are needed in order to identify young people in West Virginia who have what it takes to someday enter the physician workforce.

“Abigail is an outstanding undergraduate who has learned many laboratory techniques quickly. She has a scientific mind, and she’s very organized and careful,” Asano said. “It’s valuable to have initiatives like the Go D.O. program so that we can find talented West Virginia students like Abigail early on. As medical school faculty, it’s important to show these students what medical school is like and let them know what we can offer them.”

Requirements for acceptance to the Go D.O. program include a high school GPA of 3.75, a minimum composite ACT score of 30 and a minimum composite SAT score of 1,390. More information on the program can be found at www.wvsom.edu/admissions/go-do.

 

About West Virginia Wesleyan
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan one of its 2022 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan a “Top 20” Best Value – Regional Universities (South) and one of the “Top 75” Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 40 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 70 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – Wesleyan Department of Theatre & Dance announces auditions for our fall semester theater productions. Any member of the Wesleyan and Buckhannon community is welcome to audition. All shows for the fall semester audition Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for Performing Arts. Those interested should submit an electronic audition form found at https://forms.gle/NseNLgY8kM4kMzHY6 before Tuesday, August 22 at midnight. Be sure to list your potential conflicts and check the details below about the individual shows and their requirements. 

Actors are asked to prepare by memorizing a brief (30-60 second) comedic monologue with or without a hillbilly twang. “PIG” is heavily reliant on improvisation, so be prepared for improv exercises as well as cold readings from either script. If necessary, callbacks will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

If you have questions about auditions, please contact Thomas Schoffler, Chair of the Theater & Dance Department, at schoffler_t@wvwc.edu. 

“Proof, by David Auburn, and directed by Thomas Schoffler, chair of the WVWC Theatre Department, will run Thursday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 7 in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts.

Winner of the 2001 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Play as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Proof is the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor, all pieces of the puzzle in the search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof. This poignant drama about love and reconciliation unfolds on the back porch of a house settled in a suburban university town, that is, like David Auburn’s writing, both simple and elegant.

This play contains adult language, physical intimacy and frank depictions of mental illness.

CHARACTERS:

Robert: 50s, father, genius, struggles with mental health

Catherine: 25, daughter, brilliant, sarcastic and haunted

Claire: 29, big sister, big city, organized and together 

Hal: 28, graduate student, self-proclaimed nerd, kind and goofy

Rehearsals run Sunday – Thursday nights 6:30 – 9:30 p.m,. beginning Sunday, Aug 27 until longer technical rehearsals begin Sunday Oct 1 through opening performance on October 5.

 

The Case of the Sleepwalking Pig,” written and directed by Greg Mach, professor, will be performed Friday, Nov. 3 at the Buckhannon Opera House, Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Randolph County Arts Center and Sunday, Nov. 12 at The Lodge in Alpena (two shows). 

Two mountain families feuding may sound familiar, and these wacky hillbilly families have definitely got it in for each other, so there’s sure to be murder-most-ridiculous before it’s all over! The play starts with a meeting to announce that Curly Boy, the 977 pound MacRoy family pig, has been kidnapped, and the MacRoy’s know it was one of the Flatfields that did it and they want the pig back before things get out of hand like back in the feuding days. The pastor tries to keep the peace as accusations and old  animosities fly, stirring up the feud again. Many hilarious insults are thrown back and forth, and the Pastor gets pretty loopy when his water is replaced with moonshine, and we’ll even shoot some guns off for excitement. The murder victim turns out to be the pig, so it’s barbecue pork for dinner at this dinner theatre show!

 CHARACTERS:

 Pastor Hiram- a very upright leader of the Cass/upscale Whittaker Heights community, who tries to keep peace between the two clans. Drinks lots of water because he talks and sweats so much.

 Mamaw Minnie Flatfield is the matriarch of the Flatfields and is old-fashioned in her ways, disgusted by the new-fangled world she has to live in.

Ruby Flatfield is Minnie’s daughter, a college-educated brainiac business woman with no fashion sense and a daunting vocabulary.

 Leland Flatfield is Minnie’s son, the security officer for Whittaker Heights and takes his job very seriously.

 Uncle Parrot, tied to both clans, tries to keep things hopping by playing music throughout.

 Vernon MacRoy is the gruff patriarch of the MacRoys and owner of a 977 lb. prize pig named Curly Boy.

 Little Bobby MacRoy is a local crime boss involved in lots of illegal activities, primarily drugs and moonshine.

 Eloise (eh- LOW- iss)  MacRoy is a flashy, flirty actress that made a couple of unmemorable B-movies in Hollywood before returning home to live off daddy’s money.

 Rehearsals start in September around “Proof” rehearsals, and then daily Sundays through Thursdays, 8-11 p.m., October 8-31, with an on-campus performance November 1, and dress rehearsals at each of the venues the evenings or afternoons before each performance. Additional performances may be added at each of the venues, depending on ticket sales.

 

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia –For the second time in as many years, West Virginia Wesleyan students have flexed their intellectual muscle at the annual meeting of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Exercise Science graduate Holli Bragg ‘23, of Milton, West Virginia, and Five-Year Master’s in Athletic Training junior Connor Hollen ‘24, of Buckhannon,  West Virginia, accompanied by their faculty mentor, Dr. Greg Popovich, each presented research posters, with Hollen taking home top honors for the undergraduate research poster category.

Hollen’s poster was entitled, “Exploring the novel concept of intra-nasally administered creatine.” Bragg presented a follow-up to her previous study on dietary habits of collegiate volleyball players, while Dr. Popovich shared a case study on poor nutrition resulting in orthopedic injury.

Hollen reflected on the moment and the recognition for his original idea, “Being awarded first place was surreal,” he said.  “It made me realize that no matter where you are from, and no matter how small the idea, you could be recognized on an international stage. All the faculty within The School of Exercise Science and Athletic Training—and especially Dr. Popovich—welcome your ideas and can help you present them in a professional manner. This experience has reinforced that I am on the right path for my future. I cannot wait to present at a professional meeting again.”

West Virginia Wesleyan President Dr. James Moore added, “I’m so proud of our faculty and students. Once again, this shows the great value that we place on undergraduate student resources here at West Virginia Wesleyan College.”
For Dr. Popovich, the magnitude of the moment was not lost on him.

“For Connor, our program, and our College, this represents a major accomplishment whereby we are successfully competing with Tier 1 research institutions not in monetary terms, but in intellectual currency. For this to be the 20 th anniversary of this meeting and with some of my own mentors present to witness the event, it was nothing short of an amazing experience.”

In addition to the poster session for which he received a cash award, Hollen also competed in the innovative “Research Blitz,” a contest to convey research findings in 60 seconds or less. Sixteen presenters were selected to participate.
The ISSN meeting took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from June 15-June 17.

Hollen will spend the remainder of his summer testing his hypothesis as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grant.

In 2022, senior in Exercise Science, Callie Boddy ‘22, was also awarded first place at ISSN for her presentation on cheat meals during prolonged weight loss.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan one of its 2022 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan a “Top 20” Best Value – Regional Universities (South) and one of the “Top 75” Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 40 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, and nursing; 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 70 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

 

 

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – West Virginia Wesleyan College recently recognized students for their academic and service achievements in multiple disciplines during the annual Academic and Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Outstanding Senior Awards were given to Morgan Bennett, Ontario, Olivia Carpenter, of Canvas, West Virginia, Madisyn Fox, of Caldwell, West Virginia; Courtney Gray, of Flemington, West Virginia; Easton Perry, of Ripley, West Virginia; and Ryan Shrewsbury, of Winfield, West Virginia.

Senior Academic and Leadership Achievement Awards were presented to Betty Abdelgelil, of Summersville, West Virginia; Abigail Anderson, of Caldwell, West Virginia; Lillie Archer, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; Jakob Bohland, of Fort Mill, South Carolina; Kristen Crowder, of Bridgeport, West Virginia; Caroline Fulks, of Bridgeport, West Virginia; Hannah Hudson, of Blackstone, Virginia; Payton Hefner, of Bridgeport, West Virginia; Jackson Igo, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia; Samuel Ingram, of Scott Depot, West Virginia;  Katherine Marks, of Wellsburg, West Virginia; Yuka Mizuidi, of Ueda Nagano, Japan; Mariah O’Hara, of Buckhannon, West Virginia; Abigail O’Shields, of Dagsboro, Delaware; Isabella Posey, of Weston, West Virginia; Kotone Sakamura, of Japan, Rebekah Sikora, of Morgantown, West Virginia; Timothy Walker, of Alum Creek, West Virginia; and Abby Wetzel, of Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Winners receiving the Sam Ross Scholar Athlete Award were Khalil Smith, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Hannah Hudson, of Blackstone, Virginia.

Dean of Students Alisa Lively presented the Campus Life Staff Member of the Year Award to Colby Wamsley, of Clarksburg. Wamsley also received the Bobcat Entertainment Member of the Year Award while Peter D’Avanzo, of Eastchester, New York, was presented the Bobcat Entertainment Rising Star award.

Jessica Vincent, director of the Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Development, presented Sullivan Foundation Awards to Easton Perry, of Ripley, and Madisyn Fox of Caldwell, West Virginia. John Wesley “Do All the Good You Can” awards went to Noah Jeffries, of Bristol, West Virginia, and Michael Winston, of Lewisburg, West Virginia. Wesleyan Values Awards were given to Courtney Gray, of Flemington, West Virginia; Emily Wilmoth, of Fairmont, West Virginia; and Hannah Ketterman, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The Outstanding Peer Leaders are Olivia Carpenter and Ryan Shrewsbury, of Winfield, West Virginia. Outstanding Community Outreach awards went to Geneva Brown, Caroline Fulks and Laine Stover. Brad Long Peace Award recipient was Kiylei Holloway, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Laurie Goux, director of Center for Cultural and International Affairs, presented the Outstanding Leadership Awards to Charles Malone, of Dacula, Georgia; Morgan Bennet, of Windsor, Ontario, and Loren Keene of Bluefield, West Virginia. Allyship Award went to Geneva Brown, Trail Blazer Award was given to Cierra Tolbert, of Fishers, Indiana, and the Rising Star Award to Omar Sadek of Egypt.

John Bohman, director of Greek Life, presented the Greek Man of the Year Awards to James McIntosh, of Charleston, West Virginia and Greek Woman of the Year to Olivia Carpenter.

Jonathan Acord, director of Religious and Spiritual Life, gave Leadership Awards to Garrett Davis, of Jane Lew, West Virginia, Christian Cimaglia, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, and Abigail Anderson, of Caldwell, West Virginia.

Faculty Member of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Greg Popovich and Staff Member of the Year was given to Bohman.

Art Awards were given to Berlin Pruden, of Alpha, Illinois, (Outstanding Senior Art Major); Kaitlin Anderson, of Webster Springs, West Virginia (Outstanding Senior Graphic Design Major); Alaynah Rubio, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (Outstanding Junior Art Major); Oreana Sharpless, of Aurora, West Virginia (Outstanding Sophomore Art Major); and Paige Blust, of Hurricane, West Virginia (Outstanding Freshman Art Major).

Outstanding Senior in Biology Awards were presented to Olivia Carpenter and Betty Abdelgelil. Hali Westcott, of Sistersville, West Virginia, was named Outstanding Junior in Biology. Kyan Gillespie, of Webster Springs and Kaef Rehman, of Daniels, West Virginia were Outstanding Sophomores in Biology. Outstanding Freshmen in Biology awards were presented to Srikiran Nandigama, of Salt Point, West Virginia; Sydney Vilain, of Clarksburg, West Virginia; Raveena Navalgund, of Irwin, Pennsylvania; Caitlynn Sherman, of Clarksburg, West Virginia; Omar Sadek, of Egypt; Haden Fincham, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia; Autumn Russell, of Keyser, West Virginia; Elizabeth Kittle, of Belington, West Virginia; Curtis Litton, of Duck, West Virginia. Chris Bender, of Webster Springs, West Virginia, Geneva Brown, Olivia Carpenter, Hayden Hess, of Bridgeport, West Virginia and Ashley Nicholas were named Outstanding Research Students.

Yudai Kojima was named Outstanding Accounting Student, Jacob Folland, of Gainesville, Virginia, Outstanding Business Administration Student, Camillo Salvi, of Verona, Outstanding Economics Student, Mari-Jane “Gracie” McLeod, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, as Outstanding Marketing Student, Shelby Kennedy, of Howell, Michigan, was named Outstanding Sport Business Student and Camden Richardson, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was named Outstanding 5-Year MBA Student.

Stephen Groves, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was named Outstanding Laboratory Assistant; Garrett Davis, of Jane Lew West Virginia, Outstanding Junior Chemist, Kristen Crowder, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, Outstanding Senior Biochemist.

Outstanding Communication Major went to Iris Kolenich, of Buckhannon, West Virginia and Emily Reed, of Scott Depot, West Virginia; Leadership in the Communication Department went to Anthony Damcott, of Akron, Ohio. Outstanding Communication  Research Award went to Chloe Sotomayor, of Spencer, West Virginia. Damcott and Timothy Walker received the Outstanding Media Communication Award. Hunter Dierlam, of Sacramento, California, and Dylan Pauley, of Red House, West Virginia, also received communication awards.

Gage Poling, of Moatsville, West Virginia, received the Outstanding Senior in Computer Science Award.

Lillie Archer, of Corapolis, Pennsylvania, received the Outstanding Senior in Criminal Justice Award.

Larry Reed Technical Theatre Award was presented to Elizabeth Tweel, of Elkview, West Virginia; Outstanding Senior Dance Student was given to Loren Keene, of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Outstanding Senior Theatre Student was given to Jackson Johnson, of Charleston, West Virginia, and Timothy Walker.

Education Awards were presented to freshmen Rhiannon Woolcock, of Falling Waters, West Virginia; sophomore Katherine Caldwell, of Charleston, West Virginia; Junior Payton Campbell, of Weston, West Virginia; and Senior Abby Wetzel, of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Wetzel also received the Dr. Ruth Mansberger Shearer Education Award and Abigail Anderson, of Caldwell, West Virginia, was given the Dorie McHugh O’Brien ’64 Award.

Outstanding Senior in English Award went to Daniel Dyal, of Fayetteville, West Virginia.

Easton Perry received the Outstanding Senior in Athletic Training Award. Holli Bragg, of Milton, West Virginia, received the Outstanding Research Student in Exercise Science Award, Isabella Posey, of Weston, received the Delta Psi Kappa/David E. Reemsnyder Award and Ryan Shrewsbury received the Developing Clinician in Exercise Science Award.

Outstanding Senior Major in Gender Studies Award was presented to Noah Jeffries, of Bristol, West Virginia and Kayla Means, of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Putting Theory into Practice Award went to Geneva Brown.

Outstanding Honors Program Students were Olivia Carpenter, Jackson Igo and Shaylen Chenoweth, of Elkins, West Virginia.

Caroline Fulks received the Outstanding Senior in International Studies Award.

Mathematics Hallam Awards were presented to Christian Cimaglia; Savannah Herrod, of Clarksburg, West Virginia; Camden Lawrence, of Morgantown, West Virginia; Collin McEntire, of Haddonfield, New Jersey, and  Morgan Norris, of Gilbert, Arizona.

Music Department Award was presented to Geneva Brown.

Outstanding Seniors in Nursing were Mariah O’Hara and Victoria Syrews. Outstanding Juniors in Nursing were Kaitlyn Canby, and Makenzi Lewellyn. Outstanding Sophomores in Nursing were Melody Ryanne Garrett and Paige Miller.

Outstanding Bachelor of Science in Physics: Ethan Cutright, Robert Hurdt, Payton Hefner, Jackson Igo, James Anthony McIntosh, Abigail O’Shields, Logan Proud, Eden Reynolds and Rebekah Sikora.

Outstanding Bachelor of Arts in Physics: Lance Cerullo; Madisyn Fox; Caleb Hardy, of Kearneysville, West Virginia; Gene Hutchinson, of Bridgeport, West Virginia; Pedro Parmezani, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; and Payton Slider, of Ridgeley, West Virginia.

Brittany Myers, of Weston, West Virginia, received the Outstanding Senior in Political Science Award.

Shaylen Chenoweth was given the Outstanding Senior in Psychology Award.

Courtney Gray earned the Outstanding Religious Studies Award.

The John Warner Sociology Award went to Kendra Goeddert, of Maxwelton, West Virginia; Vijaya Rao Global Awareness Award to Caroline Fulks and the Outstanding Senior in Sociology Award to Caitlin Wilhelm, of Waynesboro.

Wesleyan Spirit Awards were given to freshmen Julius Pretlow, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and LouMasi Lott, of Walker, West Virginia; sophomores Kaef Rehman and Zoe Casto; juniors Colby Wamsley and Destiny Cochran and seniors David Taylor, of Washington, D.C. and Hannah Ketterman, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 40 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, and nursing; 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 70 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.

 

 

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – West Virginia Wesleyan College has released its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 Semester.

President’s List is composed of students who earned a 4.0 for the semester while completing at least 12 semester hours with no incomplete grades. The full list of students achieving President’s List honors can be found here.

Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester while completing at least 12 semester hours with no incomplete grades are eligible for the Dean’s List. Those students achieving Dean’s List honors can be found here.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 40 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, and nursing; 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 70 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.