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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...

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...

West Liberty's most recent COVID-19 Updates

West Liberty’s most recent COVID-19 Updates

Annalise Murphy March 22, 2020

          West Liberty University has extended students spring break one week as faculty and staff prepared to transition to online teaching. The university has been working hard to respond to the...

West Liberty University Issues Statement on COVID-19 Response

West Liberty University Issues Statement on COVID-19 Response

Media Relations March 12, 2020

        In response to ongoing developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, West Liberty University is extending spring break for face-to-face classes through March 20, 2020.         “West Liberty...

LSDC offers students help in several ways

LSDC offers students help in several ways

Anna Johnston, Online Editor February 10, 2020

  West Liberty is home to several excellent student resources, one standout being the     The LSDC also offers career services. McPherson says “This is an area we are trying to grow this semester...

Hilltopper Hoops: here's what you missed over winter break

Hilltopper Hoops: here’s what you missed over winter break

Cate Calissie, Contributing Writer January 28, 2020

Women’s Basketball   The Lady Toppers Women’s Basketball team went 1-4 over the Christmas break. The Toppers first test was against West Virginia State where the Hilltoppers started the first...

President Stephen Greiner announces June retirement

President Stephen Greiner announces June retirement

WLU Media Relations November 17, 2019

               West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner announced his retirement Tuesday at a press conference held in historic Shaw Hall.         “Today I’m announcing my intention...

Senior WLU Quarterback is finishing his legacy

Senior WLU Quarterback is finishing his legacy

Raissa Wagner and Raissa Wagner November 5, 2019

                  Zack Phillips, the senior quarterback of the WLU football team from Wheeling, has been putting big scores on the board for the team throughout his football career at West...

Ambassadors answer questions, guide tours, and more

Ambassadors answer questions, guide tours, and more

Lindsay Dowdle November 2, 2019

            West Liberty University Student Ambassadors play a very important role for our University. The student ambassadors provide the initial impression of West Liberty by not only giving the...

Speak Up and Stop the Stigma—Mental Health Matters

Speak Up and Stop the Stigma—Mental Health Matters

Annalise Murphy October 18, 2019

                        Mental Health Activist Amy Gamble climbed the Hilltop on Oct. 15, to talk to West Liberty students about mental illnesses, the risks, the stigma, and how to ask for...

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