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West Liberty Reopening Presidential Search after One of Two Finalists Withdraw

West Liberty Reopening Presidential Search after One of Two Finalists Withdraw

Annalise Murphy, The Trumpet Editor September 6, 2020

West Liberty University reopens its search for a new president after Dr. Robert Colvin made the decision to withdraw from the running concluding his visit to campus, according to Rich Lucas, chairman...

West Liberty University Announces Plans to Reopen Campus for Fall Semester

West Liberty University Announces Plans to Reopen Campus for Fall Semester

Media Relations April 30, 2020

                  West Liberty University plans to have in-seat classes for Fall 2020 and reopen its main campus and Highlands Center location, along with housing and dining services.    ...

Try this fun, easy Banana Bread Recipe!

Try this fun, easy Banana Bread Recipe!

Annalise Murphy April 23, 2020

          Being stuck in the house has been rough for all of us. Take your mind off of the world for a little bit and ease some boredom to make delicious banana bread! This bread is so simple and...

West Liberty University Replaces Traditional Commencement Ceremony with Safe Virtual Event

West Liberty University Replaces Traditional Commencement Ceremony with Safe Virtual Event

Media Relations April 8, 2020

          Due to social distancing and other restrictions in place, while the world fights the coronavirus pandemic, West Liberty University is replacing its traditional spring commencement with...

14 Things to Do while Staying Home/Social Distancing

14 Things to Do while Staying Home/Social Distancing

April 6, 2020

          There is no doubt that the highly contagious novel coronavirus,With COVID-19 keeping us indoors and at least 6 feet away from other people for the foreseeable future, it can be easy to feel...

One Last Round for Officer Kelso

One Last Round for Officer Kelso

Lauryn Fridley April 1, 2020

          In January 2020, West Liberty campus police officer James Kelso quietly announced his departure from the university. The small and exclusive group of people that found out were stunned...

What Does Covid-19 mean for us?

What Does Covid-19 mean for us?

Anna Johnston March 29, 2020

It would be fair to say that the novel coronavirus has become a part of everyday life for most people now. Whether the virus has directly impacted you and your family or has limited your everyday activities,...

West Liberty's Transition for Growth

West Liberty’s Transition for Growth

Thomas Cole March 26, 2020

          In this unprecedented time when all members of the West Liberty University community are unable to finish the 2019-20 academic school year the way that we typically would, it is still...

Elbin Library staff prepare for database changes

Elbin Library staff prepare for database changes

Matteo DiBiagio and Matteo DiBiagio February 17, 2020

Katy Zane, West Liberty’s librarian and head of Learning Resources, announced that the library database will be undergoing trials to introduce a variety of new databases for students, but some sources...

Crutchfield's impact on Men's Basketball Program

Crutchfield’s impact on Men’s Basketball Program

Thomas Cole and Thomas Cole January 6, 2020

          The men’s basketball team here at West Liberty has become a dominating force both regionally and nationally.  With a 147-7(.953) record at home in the last ten years, they have the highest...

Political Science Students Explore United Nations in Montreal

Political Science Students Explore United Nations in Montreal

December 19, 2019

          WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 13, 2019 — West Liberty University students studying political science as part of the course POLS 425 Model United Nations had a chance to travel to Montreal,...

Fall 2019 Commencement this Saturday--163 expected to graduate

Fall 2019 Commencement this Saturday–163 expected to graduate

Anna Johnston December 10, 2019

          West Liberty University’s 2019 fall graduation is set to take place on Saturday, December 14th at 11 a.m. in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC) on the WLU campus. A total...

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