Six students sign for debt-free education and careers through Skilled Trades Scholarship Program

 Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 5, 2026) — Local leaders, state representatives, students and families gathered at Constellium in Ravenswood on Friday, June 5 to celebrate six students selected for the seventh cohort of the Constellium Skilled Trades Scholarship Program during the annual Skilled Trades Signing Ceremony.

The event, held at Constellium’s facility in Jackson County, celebrated the students’ selection into the highly competitive program and featured remarks from Constellium leadership, WVU Parkersburg President Torie Jackson and Dr. Chris Treadway, vice chancellor of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System, before students officially signed scholarship agreements.

The Skilled Trades Scholarship Program is a partnership between Constellium and WVU Parkersburg that provides scholarships to selected students pursuing an Associate Science degree in either Multi-Craft Technology or Reliability and Maintenance Technology. After completing their associate degree, students commit to employment with Constellium as part of the scholarship requirements.

The Class of 2026 includes: Matthew Balis; Jake Roberts; Benjamin Redman; Landyn Keefer; Christian Lyons; and Levi Boyce.

“Students earn a two-year associate degree and begin their careers with Constellium after graduation,” said Brian McCallie, vice president of operations at Constellium Ravenswood. “It’s a win for students, a win for families and a win for Constellium because we’re developing local talent while creating opportunities for young people to build successful careers close to home.”

Now in its seventh year, the program attracts applicants from across the region through a competitive selection process that includes applications and interviews. Students’ graduate debt-free and enter the workforce with a secured position at Constellium, helping strengthen West Virginia’s skilled workforce and retain talent in the state.

“What these students are signing up for today deserves every bit of the recognition we give to athletic signings,” Treadway said. “They are committing to careers in advanced manufacturing, strengthening West Virginia’s workforce and helping build the future of an industry that is already contributing to historic achievements, including NASA’s Artemis missions.”

Jackson emphasized the value of the partnership and the support available to students throughout their educational journeys.

“At WVU Parkersburg, we’re proud to provide students with the education, support and industry connections they need to succeed,” Jackson said. “Partnerships like this demonstrate what is possible when education and industry work together to create opportunities for students and strengthen our communities.”

Representatives from the offices of U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, local elected officials and community leaders joined Constellium and WVU Parkersburg in celebrating the scholarship recipients and the program’s continued impact on workforce development in West Virginia.

For scholarship recipients, the program represents more than financial support — it provides a direct pathway from education to employment in a high-demand industry.

“I wasn’t originally planning to go to college, but this opportunity changed that,” said Christian Lyons, a scholarship recipient pursuing the electrical pathway. “It opens a lot of career paths for me, and I’m excited about attending WVU Parkersburg and beginning a career with Constellium.”

Several students also highlighted the opportunity to remain close to home while pursuing their education and future careers.

“This is an incredible opportunity, and the signing ceremony made the accomplishment feel even more rewarding,” said Landyn Keefer, who will also pursue the electrical pathway. “WVU Parkersburg is close to home and has the kind of environment where I feel I can succeed, and I’m excited to follow in the footsteps of family members who have built careers at Constellium.”

The ceremony concluded with students signing official agreements marking the start of their academic and professional journeys.

Spring 2026 WVU Parkersburg graduates announced

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 4, 2026) — WVU Parkersburg is proud to recognize its Spring 2026 graduates who have earned certificates, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees. These graduates exemplify academic excellence, dedication and perseverance.

Graduates achieving a 3.50 to 4.00 grade point average (GPA) have been awarded academic honors, as follows: 3.50-3.749, Cum Laude; 3.75-3.99, Magna Cum Laude; and 4.0, Summa Cum Laude. The May WVU Parkersburg graduates are listed below by county and state:

WEST VIRGINIA GRADUATES:

BARBOUR COUNTY — Belington: Logan Shriver, AAS, Welding Technology; CERT, Welding

Philippi: Andrew Morris, AAS, Welding Technology; CERT, Welding

BRAXTON COUNTY — Orlando: Dalaney Haines, AAS, Welding Technology; CERT, Welding, Cum Laude

BROOKE COUNTY — Weirton: Ceairra Curran, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude

CABELL COUNTY — Huntington: Hannah Lewis, AAS, Child Development; CERT, Child Development; Shiloh Rose, AAS, Child Development; CERT, Child Development

CALHOUN COUNTY — Creston: Hunter Hall, AAS, Computer Science

Grantsville: Kaylin Parsons, AAS, Nursing

Mount Zion: Madison Gerlach, AAS, Child Development

Rosedale: Kayla Montgomery, CERT, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude

Spencer: Caroline Northedge, BAS, Supervisory Management, Magna Cum Laude

DODDRIDGE COUNTY — Pennsboro: Gage Smith, RBA

GILMER COUNTY — Sand Fork: Christina Mccullough, CERT, Child Development, Cum Laude

Troy: Angela Tanner, CERT, Child Development

HANCOCK COUNTY — Chester: Brenda Evans, CERT, Child Development

HARRISON COUNTY — Clarksburg: Destini Scheuvront, CERT, Child Development

JACKSON COUNTY — Belleville: Garrett Ray, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation

Cottageville: Mary Beth Cottrill, RBA

Evans: Parker Cobb, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Madison Hatcher, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Luke Lowry, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Magna Cum Laude; Misti Smith, RBA

Gay: Betty Casto, AAS, BOG; Shawn Davis, BS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude

Kenna: Levi Casto, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Magna Cum Laude; Collen Moore, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Nicklas Parsons, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Erin Petry, RBA

Leroy: Braxton Tabor, CERT, Business Administration

Liberty: Julia Mullins, CERT, Esthetics

Ravenswood: Shilyn Butcher, AAS, Nursing; Jessica Casto, AAS, Nursing; Macy Casto, CERT, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Erica Corbin, AAS, BOG; Kaylee Davis, BAS, Child Development; Gage Delong, AAS, Reliability & Maintenance Tech; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Cum Laude; Kasara DiSciullo, BAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Julie Durback, AAS, Criminal Justice; CERT, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Stephanie Lemaster, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Brooke Meadows, AAS, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Jacob Murray, AAS, Digital Media Production; CERT, Digital Media Production; John Ramsey, AAS, Computer & Information Tech, Magna Cum Laude; Noah Smithson, BAS, Criminal Justice; Myna Spencer, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Brady Swain, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Magna Cum Laude; Kensie Walters, CERT, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Peyton Wolfe, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude

Ripley: Kyanah Baldwin, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Parker Boyd, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; Jeremiah Casto, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Carter Crihfield, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Magna Cum Laude; Kelsie Davis, BAS, Supervisory Management; CERT, Business Administration; Mackynzie Fields, AAS, Reliability & Maintenance Tech; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Lincoln Heilmann, CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; Sara Jones, BS, Nursing; Zakary Kimes, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Autumn Osborne, AAS, Nursing; Natasha Paugh, BAS, Business Administration; Anderson Phillips, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Pamela Pross, AAS, Business Administration; Cayden Ramsey, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Garrett Rhodes, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; Abigail Roberts, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Katelyn Selvage, AAS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Emilee Shamblin, AAS, Surgical Technology; Miley Southall, CERT, Esthetics, Summa Cum Laude

Sandyville: Bradley Anderson, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Cum Laude; Zane Balis, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; George Mowery, BAT; Cooper Shinn, AAS, Reliability & Maintenance Tech; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Deron Smith, AAS, Occupational Development

KANAWHA COUNTY — Charleston: Brandy Brown, AAS, Child Development; Tabitha Fowler, AAS, Child Development; Kendal Holmes, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Kaulin Johnson, BS, Nursing; Phillip Jones, RBA; AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Morgan Priestley, AAS, Agribusiness

Clendenin: Kaydence Steele, BS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude

Elkview: Morgan Sweeney, CERT, Business Administration

Nitro: Mary Norvell, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude

South Charleston: Zoey Hammond, BS, Nursing

LOGAN COUNTY — Chapmanville: John Kangas, AAS, BOG

MARION COUNTY — Baxter: Hannah Cunningham, AAS, Child Development

Fairmont: Zackary Henline, RBA

MARSHALL COUNTY — Moundsville: Aven McGuire, AAS, Digital Media Production

MASON COUNTY — Apple Grove: Lia Elias, AS, General Education

Hartford: Braylon McComas, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Cum Laude

Leon: Jeremiah Pullins, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Colletta Rayburn, CERT, Business Administration; Kaleigh Thomas, BAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude

Letart: Jaron Cundiff, AAS, Occupational Development, Cum Laude; Gavin Hieronymus, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Chandler McClanahan, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Cum Laude; Marissa Roush, CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Mariah Young, BAS, Child Development

New Haven: Ashton Barnitz, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Cum Laude; Brycen Bumgarner, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Deborah Miller, BAS, Child Development

Point Pleasant: Joshua Hart, AAS, Occupational Development; Dylan Keefer, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Tristin Rainey, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Cum Laude; Timothy Reed, AAS, Computer & Information Tech, Cum Laude; Kolton Weaver, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation

NICHOLAS COUNTY — Summersville: Brandy Brown, RBA, Cum Laude

PLEASANTS COUNTY — Belmont: Isabelle Hovey, CERT, Patient Care Technician, Summa Cum Laude; Brylee McGrady, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Scott McGraw, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Layla Snively, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude

Friendly: Isabella Hileman, BAS, Criminal Justice

St Marys: Erika Becker, BS, Nursing; Ava Childers, AAS, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Audra Cunningham, AAS, Agribusiness, Cum Laude; Alyssa Dawson, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Paul Gordon, BAT; Amanda Hadley, BS, Nursing; Shatara Hicks, AAS, Criminal Justice; CERT, Criminal Justice; Sidney Kisner, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Caraline Lancaster, BS, Nursing; James Maston, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Clover Moody, CERT, General Education; CERT, Patient Care Technician, Cum Laude; Autumn Mossor, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Anna Runnion, BS, Nursing; Eric Wherry, BAS, Business Administration; Jacob Wilson, CERT, Digital Media Production, Cum Laude

Waverly: Taylor Brode, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Alyssa Winland, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude

PUTNAM COUNTY — Eleanor: Donald Fletcher III, AAS, Occupational Development, Magna Cum Laude; Kala Withrow, BAS, Supervisory Management

RALEIGH COUNTY — Crab Orchard: Ann Thomas, CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude

Daniels: Ashley Wilson, AAS, Child Development

RITCHIE COUNTY — Cairo: Jackson Dingess, AAS, Nursing; Denzel Edwards, AAS, Nursing; Breanna McKnight, AAS, Nursing

Ellenboro: Jude Childers, BA, Multi-Disciplinary Studies; AA, General Education, Cum Laude

Harrisville: Brianna Edwards, AAS, Nursing; Wyatt Flesher, BAS, Supervisory Management; Tristen Ginanni, CERT, Business Administration; Sarah Hill, BA, Elementary Education; Andrea Huffman, AA, General Education; CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Isaac King, CERT, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Gracie Lamp, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Haley Martin, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Addison Perkins, AA, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Bradyn Reed, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Rebekah Riddle, AAS, Criminal Justice; CERT, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Kaitlyn Sullivan, AAS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude

Pennsboro: Emily Bush, CERT, General Education; CERT, Patient Care Technician, Summa Cum Laude; Lydia Colvin, AAS, BOG, Magna Cum Laude; Jonah Hamilton, CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Kelby Holden, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Sydney Kopshina, AAS, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Levi McKenna, AAS, Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude; Vanessa Patton, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Sarah Ridgway, RBA

Petroleum: Erin Carpenter, RBA

Smithville: Marissa Jeffrey, AAS, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude

ROANE COUNTY — Gandeeville: Garrett Workman, AAS, Reliability & Maintenance Tech; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Magna Cum Laude

Reedy: Justin Phillips, AAS, Nursing

Spencer: Olivia Deaton, AAS, Cosmetology, Magna Cum Laude; Gary Given, CERT, General Education, Cum Laude; Stephanie May, AAS, Nursing; Ottumn Metheney, CERT, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude; Renita Reynolds, AAS, BOG; Jackie Roberts, CERT, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Levi Webb, AAS, Computer & Information Tech

TUCKER COUNTY — Davis: Sara Luzier, BAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude

TYLER COUNTY — Alma: Sonny Leek, AAS, Production Technician, Magna Cum Laude

Friendly: Kashia Brown, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude

Middlebourne: Ryland Henderson, CERT, Patient Care Technician, Cum Laude; Kaci Shanabarger, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Ryley Vandyne, BAS, Business Administration

Sistersville: Kathryn Grimm, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Ashton Jackson, AAS, Computer Science, Cum Laude; Lacie Pratt, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Wesley Stewart, AAS, BOG; Nicole Stoller, CERT, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude

WASHINGTON COUNTY — Parkersburg: Ashley Wilson, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude

WAYNE COUNTY — Genoa: Alison Combs, AAS, Child Development

WETZEL COUNTY — New Martinsville: Debra Glendenning, RBA; Sierra Underwood, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude

Paden City: Joseph Baker, CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Nathaniel Hood, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude

Reader: Sadie Adams, CERT, Business Administration

WIRT COUNTY — Creston: Kylee Blair, AS, General Education; Parker Cole, AAS, Welding Technology; CERT, Welding

Elizabeth: Tyrah Bentz, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Ashton Cheuvront, BA, Multi-Disciplinary Studies; Colton Epling, AAS, Business Administration; Cheyenne Haines, AAS, Nursing; Pheobe Hayes, AAS, Business Administration; Connor Hoover, AAS, Integrated Marketing Comm, Summa Cum Laude; Faith Jackson, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration; Kelsie Means, AA, General Education; Cameron Nelson, RBA; William Smith, AAS, BOG

Petroleum: Austin Wilson, CERT, Industrial Maintenance

WOOD COUNTY — Belleville: Jackson Dearth, AAS, Nursing; Jeremy Ellis, BS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Chloe Lott, BAS, Business Administration; AAS, Criminal Justice; CERT, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Travis Turley, BAT, Magna Cum Laude; Rochel Young, AAS, Nursing

Davisville: Kylee Border, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Cory Casto, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Kristopher Creel, AAS, Computer Science; Emmalee Farnsworth, AAS, Business Administration; Karissa Mahoney, AAS, Nursing; Sara Piggott, CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Brandon Rader, AAS, Computer & Information Tech, Cum Laude; Darca Sapp, AAS, Surgical Technology; Jaclynne Welch, CERT, General Education, Cum Laude; Cali Wilcoxen, AAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude

Mineral Wells: Brandon Amos, BAS, Supervisory Management; Zoie Avina-Dils, AAS, Elementary Education; Breanna Beverage, AAS, Computer & Information Tech, Cum Laude; LaToya Billiter, AAS, Nursing; Madelynn Cale, AAS, Criminal Justice; CERT, Criminal Justice; Alisha Dolly, AAS, Nursing; Melissa Dolly, BS, Nursing; Brianna Fields, BS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Rhodessa Hoselton, RBA; Benjamin Howell, CERT, Welding, Cum Laude; Jacob Johnson, CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Summa Cum Laude; Tyler Keeney, AAS, Advanced Manufacturing Tech; AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Aiden Maze, AAS, Production Technician; Alayna McIntosh, CERT, General Education; Katie McKitrick, CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Jacob Meyer, AAS, Computer & Information Tech, Summa Cum Laude; Pamela Morehead, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Gracie Parks, BAS, Criminal Justice; Kolton Parsons, AAS, Nursing; Colton Richards, BS, Business Administration; William Tomlinson, AS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude

Parkersburg: Caleb Akers, BA, Elementary Education; Jason Almond, AAS, Computer Science; Kolten Arnott, BAS, Supervisory Management, Cum Laude; Seth Ashbrook, BAT; Parker Atkinson, CERT, Welding, Summa Cum Laude; Elora Ayers, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Brenda Barker, RBA; Margaret Barker, AAS, BOG; Joanna Barnette, AAS, Cosmetology; Madison Batten, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Brayden Boothe-Nelson, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Jeri Boudreau, AAS, BOG; Winston Brown, RBA; Lamari Buffington, AS, General Education; Jeffrey Burdette, RBA, Cum Laude; Mace Busch, BAS, Business Administration; Benjamin Campbell, AAS, Criminal Justice; Tanner Cancade, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Kaleb Caplinger, CERT, Industrial Maintenance; Ruby Carpenter, CERT, Business Administration; Devon Carr, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Stephanie Christensen, AAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Alexis Coleman, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Makayla Coleman, AAS, Cosmetology; Nadia Colombo, AAS, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Jacob Copanic, AS, General Education; Maria Cornell, RBA; Trevor Cowan, BAT, Magna Cum Laude; Julia Crone, CERT, Digital Media Production, Summa Cum Laude; Mark Crum, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Dahlia Davis, RBA; Karli Delaney, BAS, Business Administration; Alexis Dugan, AAS, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Shelby Durnell, CERT, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Ethan Dye, AAS, Business Administration; Jason Earl, AAS, Criminal Justice; Raeanna Earl, AAS, Criminal Justice; CERT, Criminal Justice; Amy Eddy, RBA; Kylee Elam, CERT, Child Development, Cum Laude; Whitney Ferrebee, BAS, Criminal Justice; Tobin Francisco, BAS, Business Administration; BS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Triston Frederick, AAS, Cosmetology, Cum Laude; Christopher Galloway, BS, Business Administration; Jaden Garner, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Levi Geary, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Laura Gilman, AAS, Agribusiness; Alivia Gray, BAS, Criminal Justice; Brendan Greene, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Liam Greene, AAS, Business Administration; Mikhal Grueneberg, CERT, General Education, Cum Laude; Kaci Guthrie, CERT, Criminal Justice; Kallan Hager, CERT, Business Administration; Jonathan Hammond, BAS, Business Administration; Zachary Hart, RBA; Olivia Henderson, CERT, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Britney Henthorn, CERT, Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude; Korie Hildebrecht, AS, General Education, Cum Laude; Ethan Hill, AS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Garrytt Horner, BS, Business Administration; Shaley Hughes, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Willis Hundley, AAS, Skilled Trades, Magna Cum Laude; Brandi Jackson, CERT, Criminal Justice; Chauncy James, RBA; AAS, BOG, Cum Laude; Jeanette Jameson, AAS, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Sophia Jimenez, AS, General Education; Savannah Knowlton, RBA; AAS, Elementary Education; Lindsey Kupfner, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Meredith Kupfner, CERT, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Cheryl Lauderman, RBA, Cum Laude; Allie Lockhart, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Meghan Manning, AAS, Nursing; Ian Martin, AAS, Nursing; Ashley Mcclead, CERT, Paraprofessional; Jessica McGee, AAS, Criminal Justice; CERT, Criminal Justice; Meridith Mckain, AAS, Surgical Technology; Livia Meyer, AS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Kris Miller, BAS, Supervisory Management; Nastasia Miller, CERT, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Colin Minear, BAS, Supervisory Management, Cum Laude; Abigail Moore, BS, Nursing; Skye Oliphant, CERT, Child Development; Haileah Parker, BAS, Child Development, Cum Laude; Ava Parsons, AAS, Nursing; Bryce Parsons, CERT, Business Administration; Hannah Parsons, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Brian Paul, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Brayden Pfaff, BAS, Business Administration; Landon Plants, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Magna Cum Laude; Lauren Raney, BS, Nursing; Ryan Roberts, AAS, Production Technician, Magna Cum Laude; Roy Rockhold, BS, Nursing; Anthony Romine, CERT, Business Administration; Elaina Ross, AAS, Nursing; Hailey Rummer, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Cali Scholtz, CERT, Welding, Summa Cum Laude; Samuel Schuler, BA, Elementary Education; Zackery Scott, BAT, Cum Laude; Wendy Shackett, AAS, BOG; Rayna Short, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Alli Sims, CERT, Esthetics, Magna Cum Laude; Natalie Slusher, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Josie Smith, RBA; Jada Snider, AAS, Elementary Education; CERT, Paraprofessional; Megan Snyder, AAS, Nursing; Avie Sprouse, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Kylie Sprouse, CERT, General Education, Cum Laude; Serenity Sprouse, CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Alex Stanley, AAS, Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude; Anessa Stanley, AAS, Business Administration; Logan Stanley, AAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude; Lindsay Stehly, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude; Andrew Stull, CERT, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Phoenix Swisher, AAS, Business Administration; Ashlynn Taylor, BA, Elementary Education; AAS, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Amber Tennant, RBA; Orion Thompson, AAS, Surgical Technology; Clara Vanfossen, CERT, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Kaitlyn Vincent, AAS, Nursing; James Voutour, RBA; Kiera Wade, AAS, BOG; Brandon Watson, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration; Hayley Waybright, AAS, Surgical Technology; Edee Weaver, CERT, Child Development; Dakota Weigle, AAS, Production Technician; Daniel Westfall, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration; Mindy Whitacre, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Brayden Whited, AAS, Nursing; Kaleb Williams, BAS, Business Administration; Andrew Williamson, AS, Business Administration; Abagail Willis, AAS, Child Development; CERT, Child Development; Gideon Wilson, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Ayden Yost, BAT, Magna Cum Laude; Brady Young, BAT

Rockport: Alex Belcher, AAS, Surgical Technology; Allison Emrick, AA, General Education; CERT, General Education; Allee Small, AAS, Surgical Technology

Vienna: Austin Andrews, BAS, Business Administration; AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Allyiah Arnott, BS, Business Administration; Spencer Beall, AAS, Nursing; Alexis Bland, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Emily Coon, AAS, Computer Science; Austin Davis, RBA; Samantha Fowler, AAS, Nursing; Heather Frum, AAS, BOG, Summa Cum Laude; Autumn Gainer, CERT, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Caitlyn Hart, CERT, Business Administration; Ashley Hastings, AAS, Business Administration; Lyndsay Haugh, RBA; Brittany Hicks, CERT, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Connor Hissem, AAS, Computer Science; Shaelyn Hissem, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Tanner Hissem, AAS, Computer Science; Adelie Howerton, BS, Nursing; Laquiche Jones, BAS, Business Administration; Jordan Longmire, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; John Mills, BAS, Business Administration; Meredith Muller, RBA, Cum Laude; Ryan Nutter, AAS, Nursing; Richard Paul, CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Summa Cum Laude; Kadence Perez, CERT, Child Development; Khylan Plants, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration; Andrea Rose, RBA; Amee Shah, AAS, BOG, Magna Cum Laude; Natasha Staats, CERT, Child Development – Online, Magna Cum Laude; Ethan Wanchick, BAT; CERT, Computing Technologies; Harmony Watkins, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Kyle Weiford, AAS, BOG; Ella Wells, AA, General Education; Taylor Wince, AAS, Business Administration

Walker: Savannah Daley, CERT, Industrial Maintenance, Cum Laude; Ava Dunn, CERT, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Ashlynn Eagle, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Laekyn McLaughlin, AAS, BOG; Ethan Rowan, AAS, Computer & Information Tech, Magna Cum Laude

Washington: Chloe Armstrong, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Kimberly Beall, AAS, Elementary Education; Alexis Blair, AAS, Nursing; Dalton Brookover, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration; Caleb Casto, AS, General Education; Julia Chapman, AAS, BOG; Sabrina Christ, AS, General Education; Kristen Dowler, RBA; Jaxon Downs, AS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Alexis Eichhorn, BS, Nursing; Alexandria Evans, CERT, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Aden Floyd, RBA; Keygan Freshour, BAS, Business Administration; Jackson Habeb, AAS, Computer Science; Alexis Harris, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Landon Henthorn, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Asher Hyde, AAS, Computer Science; Lindsay Jones, AAS, BOG; Cole Joy, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Cum Laude; Caitrin Lowers, AAS, Nursing; Adam Meeks, AAS, BOG; Chad Moore, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration; Cierra Ruch, AAS, Nursing; Grace Sandy, AAS, Business Administration; CERT, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Mikayla Satow, AA, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Kendall Smith, CERT, Welding, Cum Laude; Madelyn Stephens, AAS, Surgical Technology; Ayden Willison, BS, Business Administration

Waverly: Caleb Adkins, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Charlotte Daniels, AAS, Agribusiness, Cum Laude; Zoey Davis, AAS, Nursing

Williamstown: Anthony Auth, CERT, Business Administration; Sabrina Fry, AAS, Nursing; Annabell Gibson, CERT, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Ethan Gibson, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Zachary Gray, CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Hannah Grogg, BS, Nursing; Ava Johnson, AS, General Education, Cum Laude; Jedidiah Lane, BAT; Tyler Melvin, AAS, Computer Science; Grace Morgan, CERT, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Ashley Pennisi, RBA; AAS, BOG, Magna Cum Laude; Luca Pennisi, RBA; Lyric Perdue, CERT, Business Administration; Kenneth Sullivan, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation; Olivia Ullman, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Lucas West, AAS, Computer & Information Tech; Payton Woodard, AAS, BOG, Magna Cum Laude

FLORIDA GRADUATES:

Williston: Adam Langan, AAS, Occupational Development

MASSACHUSETTS GRADUATES:

Marblehead: Jake Roberts, AAS, Digital Media Production

NORTH CAROLINA GRADUATES:

Raleigh: Hayden Sewitsky, AAS, BOG

OHIO GRADUATES:

Coolville: Haileigh Church, AAS, Nursing; Sidney Clem, CERT, Child Development; Kelsey Hunter, BS, Nursing

Greenville: Mitchell Montgomery, AAS, Technical Studies; AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

Chesapeake: Gracie Wiley, BAS, Child Development

Proctorville: Hannah Carroll, BAS, Supervisory Management

Langsville: Casey Harrison, AAS, Occupational Development

Long Bottom: Micheala Rogers, AAS, BOG

Pomeroy: Cassidy Bailey, AAS, Nursing

Portland: Crystal Delong, RBA, Magna Cum Laude

Racine: Christian Howell, BAT, Summa Cum Laude; Domenic Nudi, RBA, Magna Cum Laude

Celina: Clayton Duncan, AAS, Technical Studies, Cum Laude

Clarington: Kadyn Isaly, AAS, Computer & Information Tech

Hannibal: Aleeah Dennis, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude

Sardis: Brady Harlan, AAS, Advanced Manufacturing Tech; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Magna Cum Laude; Brandon Miller, AAS, Advanced Manufacturing Tech; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation, Summa Cum Laude

Roseville: Jonathan Kiker, AAS, Occupational Development, Cum Laude

Belpre: Aliciana Adkins, AAS, Criminal Justice; Caitlin Byrne, AAS, Computer Science; Bernadette Huffman, AAS, Nursing; Nathaniel Marks, BAT; Corell Reck, CERT, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Katherine Whiting, AAS, Elementary Education

Little Hocking: Jacob Stealey, BAT, Magna Cum Laude; Aaron Tenney, RBA

Lowell: Abagail Offenberger, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude

Marietta: Paul Arnold, BAT; Elizabeth Dishman, CERT, Esthetics; Abigail Jones, AS, General Education, Cum Laude; Izabella Karcher, AAS, Cosmetology; Austin Maston, RBA; Amber Matthews, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude; Hannah Perkins, AAS, Nursing; Katharine Reynolds, AAS, BOG; Christian Ullman, AAS, Nursing

Stockport: John Hogue, AAS, Production Technician, Magna Cum Laude

Vincent: Kelsey Bartmess, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude

Wingett Run: Bradey Eddy, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; CERT, Industrial Maintenance; CERT, Electricity & Instrumentation

Belpre: Kayla Clark, RBA

PENNSYLVANIA GRADUATES:

Shippensburg: Taven Johnson, AAS, BOG

TEXAS GRADUATES:

Los Frensos: Randy Cavazos, AAS, Occupational Development, Magna Cum Laude

Corpus Christi: Julian Salinas, AAS, Occupational Development, Cum Laude

UTAH GRADUATES:

Martiott-Slaterville: Ashlee Trujillo, AAS, Surgical Technology, Magna Cum Laude

VIRGINIA GRADUATES:

Newport News: Jessica Rivera, AAS, BOG

WVU Parkersburg announces Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s scholars

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 4, 2026) — WVU Parkersburg is pleased to announce its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the Spring 2026 semester.

President’s Scholars

Students on the President’s List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

WEST VIRGINIA  —

BOONE COUNTY  — Danville: John Cain;

BRAXTON COUNTY — Orlando: Dalaney Haines;

BROOKE COUNTY — Weirton: Ceairra Curran;

Wellsburg: Kaylee Johnson;

CABELL COUNTY — Barboursville: Emma Sexton;

GILMER COUNTY — Coxs Mills: Jennifer Mcneely;

Sand Fork: Jlancey Linden; Montaiginey Linden;

GREENBRIER COUNTY — Lewisburg: Mary Pence;

JACKSON COUNTY — Cottageville: Josie Ramsey-Smith; Logan Skurupey;

Evans: Parker Cobb; Luke Lowry;

Kenna: Carly Anderson; Levi Casto;

Millwood: Kaitlin Miller; Braylin Tabor;

Ravenswood: Macy Casto; Erica Corbin; Carlee Fort; Emma Jacobs; Kelan Lucas; Ethan Martin; Ali Milhoan; Jacob Murray; Brody Noble; David Patterson; John Ramsey; Myna Spencer; Brady Swain; Brianna Webb; Peyton Wolfe;

Ripley: Brooklyn Anderson; Cody Harless; Stephanie Hernandez; Zakary Kimes; Katelyn Selvage; Wyatt Simon; Miley Southall; James Templeton;

Sandyville: Rune Tinsman;

KANAWHA COUNTY — Charleston: Phillip Jones; Misty Mathess;

Elkview: Brayden Vankirk;

Marmet: Karlee Smith;

MARION COUNTY — Fairmont: Starla Merrifield;

Montana Mines: Alicia Jones;

MASON COUNTY — Letart: Chandler McClanahan;

New Haven: Ashton Barnitz; Brycen Bumgarner;

Point Pleasant: Katherine Reynolds;

West Columbia: Kinsey Roush;

MINERAL COUNTY — Keyser: Jaci Smith;

PLEASANTS COUNTY — Belmont: Savana Burd; Anaston Carouthers; Isabelle Hovey; Tyler Niemczyk;

St Marys: Nicholas Barker; Kaden Danielson; Autumn Mossor; Evan Sexton;

Waverly: Dessie Fickiesen;

RALEIGH COUNTY — Crab Orchard: Ann Thomas;

RITCHIE COUNTY — Ellenboro: Jude Childers;

Harrisville: Hayden Bartlett; Tristen Ginanni; Andrea Huffman; Isaac King; Cayden Moore; Kaitlyn Sullivan;

Pennsboro: Andrea Davis; Jonah Hamilton; Kelby Holden; Sydney Kopshina; Levi McKenna; Ryan Weekley;

Smithville: William Campbell;

ROANE COUNTY —

Gandeeville: Stacey Miller;

Gay: Zachary Stump;

Spencer: Alexis Burdette; Daniel Hill; Ottumn Metheney; Sara Scott; Marleigh Unger;

Walton: Addison Rexroad;

TUCKER COUNTY — Thomas: Angela Johnson;

TYLER COUNTY — Alma: Sonny Leek;

Middlebourne: Elizabeth Thomas;

Sistersville: Gabriel Jackson; Nicole Stoller;

WETZEL COUNTY — New Martinsville: Debra Glendenning; Tanley McEldowney;

Paden City: Nathaniel Hood;

WIRT COUNTY — Creston: Kylee Blair;

Elizabeth: Maggie Conrad; Caleb Curry; Connor Hoover; MaKayla Moore; Dalton Starcher;

Palestine: Baylee Sims;

WOOD COUNTY — Belleville: Jeremy Ellis; Brittany Foster; Rebecca Page; Travis Turley; Rochel Young;

Davisville: Kylee Border; Kristopher Creel; Sarah Enoch; Serenity Lowe; Sara Piggott;

Fairmont: Shannon Settle;

Mineral Wells: Nathan Calvert; Cole Dickson; Alisha Dolly; Jacob Johnson; Jeffrey Johnson; Tyler Keeney; Katie McKitrick; Samantha Mckinney; Jacob Meyer; Emily Proscia; William Tomlinson; Ansley Ubbens;

Parkersburg: Parker Atkinson; Justin Barker; Joanna Barnette; Brenna Barrows; Sarah Lee Bennett; Julia Bland; RuthAnn Blankenhorn; Kristen Brandjes; David Brooks; Allison Brown; Lucy Cartwright; Stephanie Christensen; Hayley Cobb; Alexis Coleman; Alisha Cook; Tiffany Cook; Sidney Cool; Trevor Cowan; Julia Crone; Karli Delaney; Taylor Easton; Emily Ebert; Andrew Edgar; Quinn Ferrebee; Isabella File; Lilah Francisco; Jasmin Frederick; Whittany Godfrey; Mikaela Grant; Kristina Heathcoat; Britney Henthorn; Ethan Hill; Marlee Hunt; Hailea Ice; Franchesca Jackson-Terrell; Makenzie Jarvis; Elizabeth Landers; Samuel Lovell; Camryn Mclain; Sophia Meyer; Erin Miihlbach; Aliza Miller; Colin Minear; Logan Nutter; Gavin Perkins; James Perkins; Kaitlin Pryor; Logan Richard; Madeline Richman; Ryan Roberts; Hailey Rummer; Kaitlyn Sartin; Jase Schoenherr; Brianna Sharp; Leah Shockey; Rayna Short; Samantha Short; Jacob Sims; Kelsey Sink; Makayla Sirk; Alice Smith; Grace Sprout; Alex Stanley; Logan Stanley; Madison Stauffer; Lindsay Stehly; Gracie Stull; Amber Tennant; Jasmine Toussaint; Hailey Triplett; Clara Vanfossen; Caiden Watson; Jennifer Wingrove; Sarah Wright; Gavin Zheng;

Rockport: Ashton Burr; Michael Waldron Ii; Jesse Winkler;

Vienna: Alexis Bland; Caleen Boyter; Jaime Broadwater; Devin Burke; Savanna Channell; Zoie Cottle; Kiran Cunningham; Adilynn Deuley; Samantha Fowler; Noah Galloway; Katelynn Goosman; Michael Goosman; Sarah Harvey; Lyndsay Haugh; Hayden Hemmings; Brittany Hicks; Tanner Hissem; Allie Lowther; Charis Mace; John Mills; Reece Nemesek; Richard Paul; Thienvan Phan; Natasha Staats; Andrew Thomas; Bethany Truax; Kyle Weiford; Heather Whaley;

Walker: Miranda Beatty; Chloe Dicks; Ava Dunn; Ashlynn Eagle; Ethan Rowan;

Washington: Kimberly Beall; Chase Breen; Wyatt Curfman; Karis Erb; Destiny Foutty; Reagan Foutty; Greyson Godfrey; Alexis Harris; Landon Henthorn; Cole Joy; Ethan Joy; LaDawn Joy; Adreana Linville; Caitrin Lowers; Mikayla Satow; Jackson Thorn; Ava VanDyke; Rylee Waggoner; Kameron Wilson;

Waverly: Caleb Adkins;

Williamstown: Kaci Adkins; Zander Boyce; Sedonie Ernak; Brianna Feick; Sean Frye; Alison Gates; Grace Morgan; Rylee Wise;

OHIO — Long Bottom: Owen Davis;

Sardis: Brandon Miller;

Caldwell: Riley Bettinger;

Belpre: Brenda Carlsen; Rebecca Williams;

Little Hocking: Jacob Stealey;

Marietta: Natalie Dye; Devyn Latture; Joshua Martin; Megan Mestuzzi; Callix Miller; Emillia Weltner;

Newport: Elizabeth Gordon; Morgan Haught;

Stockport: John Hogue;

SOUTH CAROLINA — Myrtle Beach: Addison Parks;

TEXAS — San Angelo: Ryan Carman;

Dean’s Scholars

Students named to the Deans’s List maintained a 3.5 grade point average while earning six or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

WEST VIRGINIA —

BRAXTON COUNTY — Frametown: Hayley Lytle; Tabitha Statts;

Sutton: Marie Armentrout;

BROOKE COUNTY — Weirton: Belinda Barkhurst;

Wellsburg: Lindsey Kelly;

CABELL COUNTY — Huntington: Kelly Baker; Shiloh Rose;

Salt Rock: Charity Paz-Romero;

CALHOUN COUNTY — Arnoldsburg: Lexi Gregory;

Chloe: Abigail Nicholas;

Creston: Christina Miller;

Grantsville: Kendra Davis;

Mt Zion: Olivia Fitzwater;

Orma: Cristy Thomas;

Rosedale: Kayla Montgomery;

DODDRIDGE COUNTY — Pennsboro: Kelly Cunningham; Gage Smith;

Salem: Nathan Jordan;

West Union: Carly Ball; Kadinces McKinney; Courtney Tilley;

GILMER COUNTY — Linn: Cole Moss;

Sand Fork: Christina Mccullough;

Troy: Angela Tanner;

GRANT COUNTY — Petersburg: Chloe Barr; Emma Franz;

JACKSON COUNTY — Cottageville: Jeremiah Ramsey; Carter Stanley;

Evans: Alisha Hartley; Camryn Harvey; Presli Milam; Makayla Pfost; Nicole Tate; Staci Turner;

Gay: Shawn Davis;

Given: Lanna Bragg; Triston Lanham;

Kenna: Ace Eagle; Destiny Jones; Erin Petry;

Leroy: Melina Worley;

Liberty: Julia Mullins;

Ravenswood: Joshua Amos; Desolae Anderson; Kaitlyn Ball; Jacklyn Belue; Cherie Bowles; Haylee Brown; Jonah Carmichael; Daniel Coberly; Kasara DiSciullo; Julie Durback; Abigail Farra; Miciah Kennedy; Austin Lawrence; Makayla Leach; Evelyn Mcneely; Angelica Miller; Alexis Patterson; Lauren Raynes; Aaron Ross; Kaity Ross; Jacob Seebaugh; Kensie Walters;

Ripley: Chloe Barnette; Parker Boyd; Garrett Brown; Aubrianna Cottrell; Carter Crihfield; Kaitlyn Cunningham; Kelsie Davis; Kennedy Hickerson; Sara Jones; Austin Knight; Derek Lane; Kenzie Litton; Jessica Patty; Natasha Paugh; Anderson Phillips; Pamela Pross; Chelsey Pursley; Cayden Ramsey; Ethan Rhodes; Trista Scarberry; Journey Simmons; Cary Stahlman; Olivia Talbert; Caylin Walker;

Sandyville: Zane Balis; Thomas Kibble; Anna Salvado;

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Kearneysville: Melissa Holman;

KANAWHA COUNTY — Charleston: Amber Braden; Brandy Brown; Joely Good; Kendal Holmes; Kaulin Johnson; Victoria McGinnis; Kayla Milam; Alyssa Patton; Kyra Walker; Kimberly Williams; Kayla Wiseman;

Clendenin: Kaydence Steele;

Cross Lanes: Elizabeth Randolph;

Dunbar: Alyson Thomas;

Nitro: Mary Norvell;

South Charleston: Zoey Hammond;

MARION COUNTY — Baxter: Hannah Cunningham;

Fairmont: Zackary Henline; Jocelynn Kilgore;

MARSHALL COUNTY —  Mcmechen: Mackenzie Lagos-Goodwin; Phebe Pylypchuk;

MASON COUNTY — Hartford: Braylon McComas;

Leon: Emily Haynes; Jeremiah Pullins; Kaleigh Thomas;

Letart: Gavin Hieronymus; Mariah Young;

Mason: Dayna Aspery; Carrie Hankinson; Jayla Simpkins;

New Haven: Michael Holmes; Alisha Lyons;

Point Pleasant: Kyrstin Boso; Dylan Keefer; Tristin Rainey; Timothy Reed; Kolton Weaver;

West Columbia: Elijah Rickard;

MERCER COUNTY — Princeton: Amber Lawson;

MINGO COUNTY — Williamson: DeAuna Artis;

MONONGALIA COUNTY — Morgantown: Lauren Burks; Miciah Jones; Ashley McCoy;

OHIO COUNTY — Wheeling: Jordan Irick;

PLEASANTS COUNTY — Belmont: McKenna Broce; Sidni Gerlach; Kennedy Harper; Brylee McGrady; Layla Snively;

Bens Run: Olivia Holmes;

St Marys: Andre Anderson; Ashley Barnhart; Anna Bennett; Jude Bills; Michael Binegar; Olivia Birkhimer; Kyle Bullman; Brynnley Bulluck; Casey Burkhammer; Ava Childers; Isabella Cronin; Audra Cunningham; Brooklyn Davis; Alyssa Dawson; Jesse Doak; Hannah Dutton; Brenzie Ebert; Jonathan Eddy; Carter Edwards; Paul Gordon; Amanda Hadley; Shatara Hicks; Levi Houser; Sidney Kisner; Damien Knight; James Maston; Kendall Mcgee; Clover Moody; Mary Morrison; Tripp Morrison; Deion Mosley; Bernadette Occilien; Wesley Pinkerton; Wyatt Pinkerton; Ashley Rankin; Peyton Rogers; Anna Runnion; Madelyn Smith; Carter Sole; Loree Spitzer; Alexander Steele; Madeline Steele; Bella Tagliarini; Lilian Wiley; Kendra Williamson; Alexandra Wilson;

Waverly: Taylor Brode; Alyssa Winland; Daniel Winland;

PRESTON COUNTY — Bruceton Mills: Wendi Glover;

Eglon: Christina Dyer;

Kingwood: Allison Barlow;

PUTNAM COUNTY — Eleanor: Kala Withrow;

Red House: Madison Goldsberry;

RITCHIE COUNTY — Cairo: Landyn Jenkins; Madeline Nichols; Andrew Steed;

Davisville: Trinity Smith;

Ellenboro: Sophia Childers;

Harrisville: Chloe Bramos; Lily Butcher; Tangi Daugherty; Elizabeth Echard; Garrett Flesher; Wyatt Flesher; Alexis Gribble; Charlee Haddox; Zayden Hardbarger; Emma Howell; Gracie Lamp; Addison Perkins; Bradyn Reed; Rebekah Riddle;

Pennsboro: Ariana Ankrom; Emily Bush; Lydia Colvin; Robert Hoffman; Melody Johnson; Michael Leggett; Maddilea Shaffer; Warren White; Kate Williams;

Petroleum: Faith Chichester; Jeremiah Drain;

Pullman: Shelby Adams;

Smithville: Marissa Jeffrey;

St Marys: Austin Moss; Ella Thomas;

ROANE COUNTY — Gandeeville: Wyatt Greathouse; Garrett Workman;

Leroy: Ashton Harris;

Reedy: Kalista Williams;

Spencer: Braylin Bowe; Emily Chandler; Olivia Deaton; Alyssa Freeland; Gary Given; London Juftes; Jackie Roberts; Braxton Shanks;

TAYLOR COUNTY — Grafton: Breanna Knotts;

TUCKER COUNTY — Davis: Dorothea Arbough; Sara Luzier;

TYLER COUNTY — Alma: Navaeh Lemasters; Lily Thompson;

Friendly: Elizabeth Adams; Addison Blosser; Jahna Brown; Sophee Craven; Lindy Landis; Jackson Smith; Landyn Steortz;

Middlebourne: Reese Davis; Ethan Goddard; Lily Haught; Parker Hayes; Ryland Henderson; Tiauna Mathis; Dane Nelson; Camryn Westbrook;

Paden City: Wesley Drake;

Pennsboro: Brooklyn Bayes;

Sistersville: Landon Boggs; Deseree Brown; Lily Dillaman; Chloe Dutton; Arianna Hartline; Dalton Hayes; Ralynn Heintzman; Abigail Metz; Kyra Nolan; Lacie Pratt; Ethan Riddle; Wesley Stewart; David Wickham;

West Union: Keyonna Weber;

WASHINGTON COUNTY — Parkersburg: Ashley Wilson;

WAYNE COUNTY — Fort Gay: Kaylee Frasher;

WETZEL COUNTY — Littleton: Julian Conaway;

New Martinsville: Alison Alexander; Isabella Alexander; Sophia Alexander; Walter Alexander; Jessa Anderson; Brayden Grimes; Leah Hartline; Sidney Knight; McKenzy Longwell; Paxton Pierce; Jaxon Poe; Michael Radabaugh; Imary Snider; Alyssa Tamborello; Sierra Underwood; Kendra Villono; Carson Wade; Ashlyn Walters; Aubrey Warder; Alex Yeager;

Paden City: Joseph Baker; Lillian Hatcher;

Proctor: Bindy Campbell; Tiffany Clark;

Reader: Sadie Adams; Aubrey Gump;

Smithfield: Kynnedi Dallison;

WIRT COUNTY —

Creston: Parker Cole; Holly Root;

Elizabeth: Sophie Awan; Ashton Cheuvront; Jamie Collins; Lily Cross; Emily Fernatt; Lora Fernatt; Bailey Gibeau; Rylee Hall; Kennedy Harris; Pheobe Hayes; Katherine Lemley; Dalton Logan; Kelsie Means; Cameron Nelson; Mariah Payne; Carly Phillips; Lily Pitts; Donald Powell; Kaelyn Robinson; Lexi Smith;

Sandyville: Ruby Murray;

Spencer: Kari Cummings;

WOOD COUNTY — Belleville: Jordan Dearth; Miryan Lewis; Chloe Lott; Bradley McPeek; Hannah Morgan; William Morrison; Ashley Sams; Aden Swisher; Alana Willis;

Belmont: Sage Harper;

Davisville: Liliya Beha; Trenton Creel; Johanna Curtiss; Jeffery Husk; Alexsia Jackson; Jayden Johnson; Gracie Lively; Christian Lockhart; Brandon Rader; Jaclynne Welch;

Mineral Wells: Brandon Amos; Madison Archer; Zoie Avina-Dils; Breanna Beverage; Jubilee Bollinger; Madelynn Cale; Lauren Cline; Chloe Daggett; Harrison Davenport; Cami Derenberger; Dharma Dillon-Fountaine; Hannah Dolly; Melissa Dolly; Jerrod Gard; Devan Haddox; Haley Hennen; Benjamin Howell; Keilan Jagdmann; Brody Johns; Chloe Lesher; Triston Lowers; Caleb Lucas; Amanda Lyons; Corey Maston; Aiden Maze; Alayna McIntosh; Alexis McMillion; Conner McMullen; Gracyn Miskofsky; Pamela Morehead; Rylee Parsons; Colton Richards; Adam Sams; Nathan Schramm; Madison Settle; Ava Shearer; Bryce Smedley; Ethan Smith; Evelyn Stout; Madelyn Stout; Kamryn Vankirk; Jaiden Vargas; Bodee Walters; Reagan Ward; Clayton Yeager;

Parkersburg: Masyn Adams; Nora Akers; Olina Akita; Jason Almond; Mollie Anderson; Shane Anderson; Justice Anthony; Isabel Arreola; Alyssa Arriaga; Cheryl Arriaga; Elora Ayers; Smit Babariya; David Bailes; Riley Ball; Margaret Barker; Mckenzie Barnett; Coleen Barnhart; Heather Bartlett; William Bashaw; Cody Batten; Clover Beal; Anthony Beckett; Carrie Blair; Dylan Bowers; Jay Bowling; Ava Branham; Haley Bray; Abigail Broadwater; Andrew Brock; Gage Brown; Michael Brown; Brianna Burchard; Jeffrey Burdette; Emma Cain; Jaden Caldwell; Siri Calvert; Benjamin Campbell; Tanner Cancade; Alexander Cantwell; Kaleb Caplinger; Olivia Carpenter; Ruby Carpenter; Katelyn Carte; Christine Carter; Oliver Cartwright; Emma Casto; Breece Chaddock; Benjamin Chichester; Stacey Cleary; Ethan Cline; Garrett Cline; Nadia Colombo; Wesley Comeau; Brennan Commiskey; Tyler Copanic; Maria Cornell; Vincent Correale; Cameron Cotter; Ava Cottrill; Brooklyn Curry; Elizabeth Dailey; Michael Daniels; Allison Davis; Paityn Davis; Carter Dawson; Cheyenne DeAngelis; Eden Debord; Sandi Deem; Natalie Douglas; Wesley Durkin; Jason Earl; Raeanna Earl; Katelyn Eckhart; Amy Eddy; Kayte Edmands; Kylee Elam; Lillian Farinash; Allison Felker; Jon Ferguson; Adelyn File; Lauren Flanagan; Gavin Fling; Brilynn Florence; Christopher Fox; Tobin Francisco; Brittany Frase; Jaden Garner; Maegan Gaver; Bailey Geer; Laura Gilman; Miranda Gledhill; Evan Goudy; Ashlee Gregory; Drey Grinter; Mikhal Grueneberg; Kaitlin Guerra; Frances Guice; Isaac Hackathorn; Tyler Hall; Jonathan Hammond; Emily Harlow; Tristan Hart; Zachary Hart; Brenan Harvey; Thomas Hayes; Olivia Henderson; Korie Hildebrecht; Brayden Hill; Jadyn Hively; Haley Holbert; Noah Holland; Denise Hoover; Byron Hupp; Haleigh Hurst; Brandi Jackson; Jerricia Jackson-Terrell; Chauncy James; Jeanette Jameson; Ashley Johnson; Campbell Johnson; Kayleigh Johnson; Brock Jones; Lily Jones; Matthew Joy; Hayden Kelley; KyleLee Kidwell; Ellie Kinnison; Adam Kinzy; Cassidy Knight; Savannah Knowlton; Stacia Knowlton; Lindsey Kupfner; Meredith Kupfner; Elliot Lambert; Connor Lauderman; Allison Lazor; Raegan Lee; Marko Lewis; Caleb Lindenmuth; Nathan Lindenmuth; Allie Lockhart; Sophie Lott; Abigail Lynch; Isabel Lynch; Christian Marshall; Savannah Martin; Lillianna Martinez; Adriene Marty-Smith; Sydney Maze; Senca McConaha; Alexander McDonald; Amelia McDonald; Livia Meyer; Brooklyn Miller; John Miller; Nastasia Miller; Abigail Moore; Matthew Moore; Ashlyn Morris; Kemara Morris; Micheal Murphy; Nevaeh Nedeff; Jonathan Nguyen; Leila Noland; Quenton Opel; Molly Overton; Haileah Parker; Kara Pascarella; Alexy Petty; Patricia Petty; Marley Pickens; Andrew Pierotti; Landon Plants; Madelyn Plum; Allison Poole; Hope Porter; Kennedy Porter; Crystal Powell; Crystal Proctor; Tessa Prunty; Elizabeth Ramsay; Lauren Raney; Jack Read; Riley Rhodes; Alec Richards; Katie Riggs; James Roberts; Roy Rockhold; Maria Roedersheimer; Anthony Romine; Jason Rummer; Jessica Rutherford; Ava Sayre; Cali Scholtz; Zackery Scott; Erica Shaffer; Hadley Shank; Ashton Shotwell; Kenny Shoup; Madison Showalter; Tristan Showen; Harry Silvis; Marie Silvis; Alli Sims; Jon Skidmore; Audrey Smith; Riker Smith; Wyatt Smith; Corissa Snider; Jada Snider; Addison Somich; Elijah Spatafore; Avie Sprouse; Kylie Sprouse; Serenity Sprouse; Athena Staats; Anessa Stanley; Emma Stanley; Bradyn Starcher; Andrew Stull; Jennifer Stull; Cale Stutler; Lily Sundstrom; Gracie Sutton-Monroe; Mckenzi Swiger; Katelyn Thorn; Lillian Traugh; Russell Traugh; Gabriel Van Fossen; Michael Vanlue; Brady Vincent; Audrey Wagoner; Lance Walters; Jacob Walton; Hayley Waybright; Kaytlynn Whitacre; Mindy Whitacre; Dominique White; Bryce Willis; Gideon Wilson; Josephine Wilson; Hailey Wires; Gannon Wise; Kadence Wise; Emma Withrow; Brayden Wood; Aleigha Workman; Ayden Yost; Brady Young;

Ravenswood: Amanda Richards;

Rockport: Kaleb Dean; Allison Emrick; Ashley Hill; Jolee Starcher;

Vienna: Austin Andrews; Samantha Bailey; Brenna Bond; Evelyn Brogan; Noah Brown; Hayden Carey; Bobby Casto; Natalie Coffman; Kent Crumbaker; Landen Deuley; Justin Eaton; Chaz Elam; Sophia Emrick; Madelyn Erlandson; Anna Floyd; Autumn Gainer; Connor George; Codie Goots; Hunter Hall; Ashley Hastings; Hannah Haught; Connor Hissem; Isabella Hissem; Carley Holbert; Adelie Howerton; Kimberly Huynh; Maggie Ice; Chandler Jackson; Amia Jenkins; Laquiche Jones; Seth Kellison; Mariah King; Rikayla Koch; Maximillian Lass; Hayden Leavitt; Jordan Longmire; Madison Mace; James Martin; Morgan Metz; Emma Miller; Meredith Muller; Morgan Nestor; An Nguyen; Chelsea Nguyen; Liliana Parsons; Killian Phillips; Nicole Rather; Ashley Reaser; Amee Shah; Angelina Sieu; Arman Singh; Reece Smith; Kyla Steinhart-Anderson; Cheyenne Stewart; Camille Tatterson; Kylee Thomas; Carter Thorpe; Maya Turner; Ethan Wanchick; Harmony Watkins; Carter Watts; Justin Welsh; Malia Williams; Taylor Wince; Heidi Woodward;

Walker: Savannah Daley; Lucas Eagle; Zachary Farnsworth; Allison Hayes; Marissa Hendershot; Riley Kerns; Sarah Rebekah Powell; Deacon Roberts; Isabelle Rollins;

Washington: Steven Barton; Casey Biddle; Stanley Blake; Benjamin Boothe; Sara Bowers; David Brady; Gabriella Brady; Lillie Bunner; Kayla Cline; Lanie Cook; Brent Dotson; Cynthia Dotson; Jaxon Downs; Alexis Eichhorn; Alexandria Evans; Liam Ferguson; Addison Fluharty; Keygan Freshour; Kaden Frum; Jackson Habeb; Logan Henthorn; Asher Hyde; Matthew Jackson; Allyson Jolley; Lindsay Jones; Sophie McClure; Adam Meeks; Nathan Moore; Mackenzie Mott; Sierra Mundy; Hannah Raper; Erin Riesbeck; Kristina Roberts; Nicholas Rowland; Kamryn Sallee; Grace Sandy; Nicklas Shelton; Joshua Simpson; Aubrey Titus; Ronald Utt; Addison White; Jackson Wingrove;

Waverly: Garrett Ballway; Sarah Barton; Georgia Bunch; Kayle Cottrill; Charlotte Daniels; Addison Davis; Joshlyn Miller; Kyla Myer; Luke Shingleton; Phoenix Sprigg; Madison Taylor;

Williamstown: John Adams; Anthony Auth; Kadence Bandy; Makaela Bandy; Catelyn Berdine; Isabella Bryant; Tyler Bushman; Madilyn Buttrey; Kayden Clark; Luciana Collins; Savannha Cottrill; Anna Curry; Tyler Davis; Wesley Freed; Nathan Frye; Annabell Gibson; Zachary Gray; Hannah Grogg; Elliana Hanlon; Isaac Harris; Madelyn Hayes; Olivia Huck; Matthew Jarrell; Christopher Johnson; Olivia Kelley; Phillip Kelley; Sean Kendall; Mason Kern; Zoe King; Alexander Kitchen; Jadyn Lee; Gabriel Maceira; Gavin Martin; Mylee McCullough; Jackson Melonas; Taylor Melvin; Tyler Melvin; Marilah Morris; Noah Mourat; Amylia Myers; Macy Phelps; Addison Richardson; Carson Rose; Savannah Russell; Wyatt Siley; Cassie Sites; Avery Smith; Kenneth Sullivan; Iris Tanner; Olivia Ullman; Vincent Zegrea;

NEW JERSEY — East Windsor: Nichole Chobin;

OHIO — Coolville: Eryn Gillian; Kelsey Hunter; Lukas Tucker;

Guysville: Travis Ziesemer;

Greenville: Mitchell Montgomery;

Hicksville: David Taylor;

Columbus: Eunice Onyeukwu;

Leesburg: Kyle Wells;

Proctorville: Hannah Carroll; Destiny Tuller;

Homerville: Nicholas Keys;

Pomeroy: Bryce Davis; Tanner Palmer;

Portland: Grant Philbrook;

Racine: Christian Howell; Aaron Vance;

New Matamoras: Dylan King;

Sardis: Brady Harlan;

Mcconnelsville: Destiny Jackson;

Roseville: Jonathan Kiker; Vincent Spiker;

Bloomville: Clint Wurm;

Republic: Gavin Hargis;

Amesville: Gavin Kitts;

Belpre: John Boso; Caitlin Byrne; Christian Byrne; Jennifer Fiest; Ka’Niyah Ford; Heath Foutty; Kelsie Greenman; Rickey Johnson; Nathaniel Marks; Ryleigh Moore; David Mosser; Corell Reck; Bailey Reid; Amanda Smith; Kimberly Weiner;

Beverly: Kiersten Kesselring;

Fleming: Brandon Nash; Kenady Sams; Elizabeth Starling; Collin Welch;

Little Hocking: Ayden Cornell; Jonathon Knight; Michael Phelps; Robert Reynolds Jr; Ryan Stark; Aaron Tenney;

Marietta: Ethan Brown; Adam Catalona; Daniel Decker; Elizabeth Dishman; Kaitlin Duckworth; Elisabeth Eye-Rohr; Melissa Fox; Kayla Gossett; Abigail Jones; Annie Mack; Amber Matthews; Ashley Miller; Andrea Perine; Alisha Winstanley;

Vincent: Kelsey Bartmess; Tonya Smith;

Waterford: Christopher Campbell; Patrick Dawson; Cole Hansell; Vanessa Hoff; Alissa Saffell; Russell Young;

Whipple: Denay Layton;

Wingett Run: Bradey Eddy;

Belpre: Adrienne Blair; Kayla Clark;

PENNSYLVANIA — Newtown: Jeanette Clark;

SOUTH CAROLINA — Aiken: Andrew Odom;

Jackson: Adam Abbadusky;

Edgefield: Daniel Tager;

TEXAS — Los Frensos: Randy Cavazos;

Bivins: William Wilder;

Corpus Christi: Julian Salinas;

Portland: Jesus Vasquez;

San Angelo: Andrew Ontiveroz;

UTAH — Martiott-Slaterville: Ashlee Trujillo;

WASHINGTON — Centralia: Carly Stephens

WVU Parkersburg recognized at National Mental Health First Aid Summit for Leadership in Youth Mental Health Training

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 1, 2026) — WVU Parkersburg was recognized on a national stage at the 2026 Mental Health First Aid Summit in Denver, Colorado, earning an Honorable Mention during the Impact Awards ceremony for its work in advancing youth mental health education and trauma-informed practices.

Held as part of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s NatCon26 conference, the summit brough together thousands of educators, mental health professionals, and community leaders from across the country to discuss mental health, community partnerships, and support for rural communities.

Megan McKnight, Ed.D., Director of Teacher Education at WVU Parkersburg, attended the summit on behalf of the institution and said the experience reinforced the importance of preparing educators to respond to student mental health needs through early intervention and community-based support.

“It was an incredible experience and something worth highlighting,” said McKnight. “A consistent message throughout the summit was the importance of early intervention, community-based support and preparing professionals, especially educators, to respond confidently when mental health concerns arise.”

The honorable mention recognition reflects years of work at WVU Parkersburg to build meaningful mental health support systems for future educators and the broader community.

The initiative began through a statewide Grow Your Own (GYO) program requirement for students to complete coursework focused on social and emotional supports. In response, WVU Parkersburg developed a Social and Emotional Supports course in collaboration with community partners and stakeholders, later expanding those efforts into a trauma-informed practices course.

With the help of Dean Bobbi Marshall and McKnight, the university secured support to certify more than a dozen faculty and staff members in Youth Mental Health First Aid, a national training program designed to help adults recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people.

Since then, WVU Parkersburg has trained multiple education cohorts and staff members from the West Virginia Department of Education, while expanding the work into other academic programs, including Criminal Justice and Nursing.

McKnight said one of the summit’s keynote speakers, Soul Cole, challenged attendees to reflect on their purpose and motivation in this work.

“We are not asking educators to diagnose, but to recognize and respond,” McKnight said. “Through Youth Mental Health First Aid, we use the ALGEE (assessing risk, listening without judgement, offering reassurance, encouraging professional help and supporting self-care) approach, so educators feel prepared to act while staying within their role.”

McKnight said the summit also highlighted the importance of mental health work in rural and Appalachian communities, where educators often serve as frontline support for students facing challenges.

“This work matters deeply in Appalachia,” McKnight said. “Taking a lead here means recognizing the realities our students and communities face and responding in ways that are practical, compassionate and sustainable. I’m grateful to Dean Bobbi Marshall for endorsing this work across our division, to our administration for investing in Mental Health First Aid, and to our colleagues, because this is not work one person can do alone. I was proud to represent not only WVU Parkersburg, but our state and the Appalachian region.”

The recognition at the national summit reflects WVU Parkersburg’s continued commitment to preparing educators and professionals to support student wellbeing and strengthen communities across the region.

Children can have a fun and interactive learning experience through WVU Parkersburg’s Kids’ College 

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 29, 2026) — Children ages 8 to 12 can attend WVU Parkersburg’s annual Kids’ College program this summer for a mix of fun and educational classes.

“Kids’ College has been a staple at WVU Parkersburg for over a decade. This summer program is an opportunity for kids ages eight to 12 to have fun while exploring future career opportunities,” said April Crone, program coordinator. “We are excited to once again offer hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, teamwork and curiosity.”

Classes are primarily taught by WVU Parkersburg faculty and community partners and introduce youth to a variety of college subjects and career paths. Participants can choose four classes per week, with topics ranging from arts and crafts and science to technology and creative writing.

Class offerings may include:

• Farm Technology
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Welding
• Music Technology
• Photography
• Yoga
• Anime Drawing
• Arts & Crafts
• Kids in Motion
• Science Lab
• Career Exploration
• Cartoon Drawing
• First Aid
• Theater

Kids’ College will take place from June 15-18, June 22-25 and June 29 though July 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $150 per week with lunch provided. The deadline to register is May 31, 2026

For more information, email wed@wvup.edu or call 304-424-8274.

Teens explore forensic science at WVU Parkersburg’s CSI Academy

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 28, 2026) — This summer, teens with an interest in forensic science can experience what it’s like to be law enforcement officers and criminal investigators at WVU Parkersburg’s Teen CSI Academy.

Led by WVU Parkersburg Criminal Justice professors and local industry experts, the hands-on summer program gives students the opportunity to explore crime scene reconstruction, evidence processing, criminal profiling, case trial preparation and more.

“The Teen CSI Academy allows teens to learn more about the reality of crime scene investigations and the criminal justice field. It also gives them a preview of college-level criminal justice courses,” said Andrew Walker, Teen CSI Academy instructor and associate professor of Criminal Justice. “The academy provides many unique hands-on learning opportunities and a variety of guest speakers to gain insights into criminal justice professions.”

Academy activities will include:

• Crime scene photography and documentation
  • Fingerprint identification
  • Identifying blood evidence
  • Collecting trace evidence and footwear impressions
  • Criminal profiling techniques
  • The court process and testifying in court

The academy will take place Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $150 per student with lunch provided.

The academy is limited to the first 20 participants. Students 13-18 years of age can sign up, including 18-year-olds who are currently enrolled in high school or graduating in Spring 2026. Visit https://wvup.edu/teenCJ  to register today!

For more information, please contact April.Crone@wvup.edu or 304-424-8383.

WVU Parkersburg get a taste of medicine at WVU Parkersburg’s Medical Explorers program

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 26, 2026) — This summer, teens who are interested in a career in medicine can get a closer look with real healthcare professionals.

The Teen Medical Explorers Academy at WVU Parkersburg offers young adults a unique opportunity to step into the roles of various health care professionals. WVU Parkersburg Nursing & Health Sciences instructors will guide participants in patient care within on-campus medical labs, including surgery preparation and baby delivery.

“The Teen Medical Explorers Academy at WVU Parkersburg offers numerous advantages for students interested in the medical field,” said Kathy Frum, dean of the Nursing & Health Sciences Division. “The academy emphasizes hands-on experiences, allowing students to engage in simulations, labs and real-world scenarios that deepen their understanding of medical practices and principles.”

Frum continued, “Participants can explore various health care professions, from nursing to allied health, helping them identify their interests and potential career paths early on. Students have opportunities to connect with health care professionals, faculty and peers, building relationships that can be beneficial for future internships or job opportunities.”

Throughout the academy, high school students will experience a variety of activities and interactive sessions, covering topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and patient care — all guided by experienced instructors. Students will also participate in hands-on training, including basic life support and first aid.

The key highlight of the program is a visit to WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, where participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a health care facility. The academy is designed to deepen students’ knowledge, foster their passion for medicine, and provide insight into potential career paths in health care.

Program activities will include:

• Use of personal protection equipment
  • Taking vitals and patient care
  • Wheelchair and crutch safety
  • Getting certified in CPR
  • Discovering different occupations in the medical field
  • Mock operating room & obstetrics simulations

The Teen Medical Explorers will take place Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $150 per student. Lunch will be provided.

The academy is limited to the first 20 participants with a registration deadline of June 1, 2026. Applications may be downloaded at https://wvup.event451.sites.451.io/event/wvup.events.1442216

For more information, please contact wed@wvup.edu or 304-424-8274.

WVU Parkersburg students earn national recognition in Spring 2026 National Cyber League competition

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 22, 2026) — WVU Parkersburg students earned national recognition through their performance in the Spring 2026 National Cyber League competition, demonstrating strong cybersecurity skills against thousands of competitors nationwide.

Seventeen WVU Parkersburg students competed in both the individual and team portions of the Spring 2026 National Cyber League season. In the individual competition, more than 7,000 students from colleges, universities and high schools across the country participated. Three WVU Parkersburg students placed in the top 20% nationally, with one student finishing 198th overall.

In the team competition, five WVU Parkersburg teams competed against more than 3,600 teams nationwide, with all five teams placing in the top 15% nationally. Two WVU Parkersburg teams earned top-100 finishes, placing 29th and 95th overall.

The National Cyber League is a cybersecurity competition that provides students with hands-on experience solving real-world cybersecurity challenges. Competition categories include digital forensics, password cracking, network traffic analysis, web application exploitation, cryptography and vulnerability identification.

“We are thrilled with how well our students performed this season,” said Doug Rhodes, coach and faculty member at WVU Parkersburg. “The students put in a tremendous amount of work throughout the semester, and their results reflect that effort. I’m excited to see how they continue to grow and compete in the future.”

NCL’s Cyber Power Rankings are based on top team performance, top individual student performance and aggregate student performance from each institution. Based on Spring 2026 competition results, WVU Parkersburg ranked 37th nationally in the Cyber Power Rankings and 16th in the Eastern Division, the highest ranking among West Virginia colleges and universities.

Each year, more than 10,000 students from more than 500 colleges and universities and 100 high schools across the United States participate in National Cyber League competitions, helping students develop and demonstrate practical cybersecurity skills in a competitive environment.

Participation in competitions such as the National Cyber League supports WVU Parkersburg’s commitment to providing career-focused, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for careers in the growing cybersecurity field.

For more information about WVU Parkersburg academic programs, visit wvup.edu.

WVU Parkersburg celebrates largest graduating class in university history at Spring 2026 commencement ceremony

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 9, 2026) — WVU Parkersburg celebrated its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, recognizing the achievements of the largest graduating class in the university’s history. The ceremony honored 645 graduates earning 760 credentials, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, certificates and professional workforce credentials.

A total of 252 graduates participated in the ceremony, marking the largest participating commencement class in WVU Parkersburg history. Among the graduating class, 97 students graduated cum laude, 82 magna cum laude and 36 summa cum laude.

Trista Scarberry, president of the Student Government Association, welcomed graduates and guests and reflected on the perseverance, sacrifice and resilience that defined the student journey. She encouraged graduates to recognize the value of their degree not simply as an academic credential, but as a reflection of their hard work, determination and personal growth.

“Your degree is not just a piece of paper,” Scarberry said. “Your degree shows the real you…  the you that is smart, dedicated, strong and hardworking.”

In her presidential remarks, Torie Jackson challenged graduates to reject limiting labels and define themselves by their character, purpose and potential rather than titles alone. Jackson reminded students that while degrees open doors, the impact they make will be shaped by how they serve others, lead in their communities and embrace the many roles they will hold throughout life.

“Don’t limit yourself to a single label,” Jackson said. “Be who you choose to be.”

The ceremony’s commencement address was delivered by Jermaine Ford, president of Florence-Darlington Technical College. A first-generation community college graduate, Ford has led the college since 2021, spearheading institutional transformation focused on student success, workforce development and expanding educational access for underserved populations.

In his address, Ford celebrated graduates for their sacrifices, resilience and determination, using the metaphor of keys, doors, stairs and floors to encourage students to recognize the opportunities education provides and the persistence required to continue moving forward.

“Education is the most powerful key in the world,” Ford said. “But a key only works if you use it.”

Ford reminded graduates that closed doors do not always mean the end of opportunity, but often signal growth, redirection and the need for perseverance.

The university awarded 488 associate degrees and certificates, 152 bachelor’s degrees and recognized 120 graduates from professional credit programs.

Special Recognitions

WVU Parkersburg also honored several individuals for distinguished service and contributions to the institution and community:

• Honorary Bachelor of Arts degrees were awarded to Rebecca Deem McGinnis and Brian Hackathorn in recognition of their exceptional service, leadership and support of the university. McGinnis was recognized for her transformational leadership and volunteer service, including her role in helping guide the acceptance of the historic $10 million gift that made the Innovation and Technology Center possible. Hackathorn was honored for his critical contributions to the development of the Innovation and Technology Center and his dedication to the institution’s success.
• Katie Life was named the Bernard P. McDonough Foundation Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year for her student-centered teaching, instructional innovation and commitment to student success.
• Dan Williamson received emeritus status in recognition of 43 years of dedicated service to WVU Parkersburg and its students.

For more information about academic programs and opportunities at WVU Parkersburg, visit wvup.edu.