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SGA Programming Committee set up to welcome students to event

SGA Hosts Scholarly Event with Student Success Center

Cass Strader April 5, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.– On March 27, 2025, West Liberty University’s Student Government Association collaborated with the Student Success Center for the ‘Lock-in with the Student Success Center’ event....

West Liberty Men's Basketball Playoff Thriller

West Liberty Men’s Basketball Playoff Thriller

John George April 4, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. VA. - The West Liberty Men’s Basketball Team was set for Elite 8 action when they played Cal State Dominguez Hills. The game took place on Tuesday, March 25th, at the Ford Center in...

The Hilltop Players Presents "Little Women"

The Hilltop Players Presents “Little Women”

Carson Howard March 8, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.- The West Liberty University Kelly Theater opened its doors on Thursday for the Hilltop Players' rendition of Little Women, a novel by Louisa May Alcott. In this 75-minute performance,...

2024 Topper Idol finalists Mackenzey Infanti (left), Jamie Fowler (middle), and Emmi Cline (right)

Getting to Know Our Topper Idol Winners

Ellie Matheny February 24, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. – In the spirit of this year's Topper Idol competition, we got to sit down with past Topper Idol winners, Jamie Fowler and Tiffany Sites. We asked them what they thought about this...

Cold Days Warm Minds: Coping With Seasonal Depression on Campus

Cold Days Warm Minds: Coping With Seasonal Depression on Campus

Trinity Howard February 14, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV - As the seasons change and the days grow shorter, many students find themselves struggling with seasonal depression, Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The colder months...

Hilltoppers’ Valentine’s Sale: Fill a Bag for Just $8!

Hilltoppers’ Valentine’s Sale: Fill a Bag for Just $8!

Trinity Howard February 14, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV—Topper Thrift had a limited-time Valentine's Day offer: Where anything you can fit in store in their provided bags was only 8$ In addition to the deal there was a special, Get 1 Free...

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Aladdin Dining Holds Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Mathieu Wright December 7, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.- As we are in our last few weeks of school, students all around campus are hosting holiday-themed events for everyone to enjoy. One of these events is a Gingerbread House Decorating...

West Liberty University Celebrating Annual Winterfest

West Liberty University Celebrating Annual Winterfest

David Wiselka December 6, 2024

Kate Billings, SGA, and Student Life hosted their 10th Anniversary Celebration to honor the longstanding tradition of their holiday event, Winterfest. The celebration took place in the Union Ballroom on...

Dr. Tim Borchers

Thanksgiving Dinner Held by Dr. Borchers & Dr. Williams

Lexee David December 4, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV- President Dr. Borchers and his wife, Dr. Williams, opened their home to students who stayed on campus during Thanksgiving break by hosting a delicious dinner at the President’s house...

Get to Know Alvin Simpson

Get to Know Alvin Simpson

Evan Busch December 2, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. VA - Ever since the fifth grade, I was part of a school band, from orchestral to marching. So, I thought about interviewing the college marching band director, Alvin Simpson, to ask him...

Fort Myers, FL, USA – March 24, 2013: Several volunteers packing name brand canned, non-perishable food in boxes during a food drive at Next Level Church in Fort Myers, FL.

WLU Community Outreach Club Holds First Holiday Food Drive

JoLeigh Young November 25, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV – The WLU Community Outreach Club is holding their first Holiday Food Drive, going on until December 8th, with help from the Ohio County Family Resource Network. Graduate Advisor...

College of Business Host's Chili Cook Off Competition

College of Business Host’s Chili Cook Off Competition

Ethan Petaia November 25, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV- West Liberty University hosted a Chili Competition in Union Hall on Wednesday. 10 contestants competed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see who made the best chili. Votes were placed by tickets...

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