Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 8, 2020) – The West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors will meet Wednesday, June 10. Due to COVID-19, the members will not meet face-to-face. The meeting will take place at 3:15 p.m. via video conference.

For further details and instructions on how to attend the meeting, please contact Brady Whipkey, WVU Parkersburg chief of staff, at brady.whipkey@wvup.edu.

Visit wvup.edu/about/board-of-governors/agendas/ to view the complete agenda.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 8, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has announced that there will be no tuition increase for the 2020-2021 academic year. Students will pay the same tuition rates for the 2020-2021 academic year as they do now for the current 2019-2020 academic year.

“We are living in challenging and uncertain times, and many of our current and potential students are facing financial difficulties from the loss of jobs,” said Alice Harris, executive vice president of finance and administration, WVU Parkersburg. “Adjusting our expenditures so that we can hold our tuition rates at their current affordable level is one way that we can help to ensure that our students can fulfill their educational dreams and that those who may need job retraining have affordable options to do so.”

WVU Parkersburg offers the lowest bachelor’s degree tuition rate in West Virginia and in-state tuition rates to all Ohio residents, making it one of the most affordable, accredited four-year colleges in the nation. Additionally, WVU Parkersburg’s tuition charges are capped, so any credits taken over 12 credit hours per semester are offered at no additional charge. Scholarships, need-based grants, loans and employment opportunities are also offered to students to help cover the cost of attendance.

“We are all about creating opportunities for our students,” said WVU Parkersburg President Chris Gilmer. “Summer 2020 enrollment increased considerably, and we are hoping to welcome face-to-face a large and excited class for the fall 2020 semester beginning in August. We hope that both new and returning students will register early so that their course schedules can be confirmed, and while most of our staff and faculty are still working remotely due to social distancing, we are eager to help you by telephone and online. Soon, we hope our doors will be opening again in person, with proper health precautions in place. The University is fully open for business and committed more than ever to supporting our communities as we all navigate these challenging times together.”

For more information on WVU Parkersburg’s tuition and fees, go to wvup.edu/tuition-fees.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 2, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg awarded 290 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees to 266 students from nine states for the spring 2020 semester.

Academic honors were awarded to those graduates who attained a 3.50-3.749 grade point average, cum laude; 3.75-3.99, magna cum laude; and 4.0, summa cum laude. The WVU Parkersburg graduates included:

BOONE COUNTY – Seth: Sarah Foster, AAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude;

DODDRIDGE COUNTY – West Union: Gabriella Glaspell, AAS, Nursing;

FAYETTE COUNTY – Kimberly: Debbie Robinson, AAS, BOG;

GILMER COUNTY – Glenville: Rose Knight, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude;

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY – Augusta: Julie Fontana, RBA;

HANCOCK COUNTY – New Cumberland: Paul Malinowski, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice;

HARDY COUNTY – Moorefield: Christa Burton, BAS, Child Development; Pamela Haynes, BAS, Child Development; Myra Kessel, BS, Nursing;

HARRISON COUNTY – Clarksburg: Noah Sperry, AAS, Computer & Information Technology;

JACKSON COUNTY – Advent: Levi Butcher, BAT, Magna Cum Laude;

Kenna: Tanika Phillips, AAS, Nursing; James Thomas, BAT;

Le Roy: Hannah Hamon, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude;

Millwood: Tiffany Bever, RBA; Kayla Scritchfield, AAS, Nursing; Jalyn Shaver, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude;

Ravenswood: Alexa Claypool, AAS, Nursing; Samantha Good, AAS, Nursing; Logan Jarrett, BAS, Criminal Justice; Michael Moore, BAT; Logan Nelson, AAS, Computer & Information Technology; Alison Shumate, RBA; Alissa Titus, AAS, Nursing;

Ripley: Paige Barr, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Anna Belcher, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Tacita Hartley, AAS, BAS, Legal Studies, and AAS, Criminal Justice; Tyler Hilbert, AAS, Journalism, and BAS, Communication & Media Studies – Strategic Communication, Cum Laude; Micah Ranson, AS, Business Administration; Cory Renforth, CAS, Chemical & Polymer Operator Technology, and CAS, Electricity & Instrumentation Technology; Jordan Whited, AAS, BOG; April Wilcox, AAS, Nursing;

Sandyville: Karissa Neeley, RBA;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Belle: Sarah Hobbs, BS, Nursing;

Charleston: Eden Cunningham, BS, Nursing; Natalie Walker, BS, Nursing;

Chesapeake: Phillip Priddy, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude;

Saint Albans: Morgan Cook, BS, Nursing;

Sissonville: Madalyn Bodnar, AAS, Nursing;

LINCOLN COUNTY – Yawkey: Kassie Mccormick, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

LOGAN COUNTY – Chapmanville: Jared Topping, RBA, Magna Cum Laude;

Logan: Natasha Townsend, BAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

MARION COUNTY – Fairmont: Edward Rothwell, BAT, Cum Laude:

MARSHALL COUNTY – Moundsville: Mitchel Herbold, AAS, Business Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

MASON COUNTY – Leon: Jason Bechtle, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Letart: Bre’Anna Hoffman, AAS, Child Development;

Mason: Jennifer Nance, BS, Nursing;

New Haven: Clayton Gibbs, BAS, Criminal Justice;

Point Pleasant: James Dabney, CAS, Industrial Maintenance; Casey Davis, BS, Nursing; Benjamin Halley, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Sean Rickard, BAT; Andrew Roach, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Wyatt Wamsley, BAS, Business Administration;

MONONGALIA COUNTY – Morgantown: Anna Oman, BAS, Business Administration;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – Belmont: Ryan Fluharty, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Rachel Gumm, BS, Business Administration;

Saint Marys: Devon Amos, CAS, Welding, and AAS, Welding Technology; Peyton Auxier, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Hannah Barker, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Anthony Bowie, AAS, Computer & Information Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Jocelynn Campbell, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Aimee Chambers, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Kelly Chandler, BS, Nursing; Aidan Cosper, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Ryan McCoy, BAS, Communication & Media Studies – Digital Communication, Cum Laude; Bethany Mcfarland, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Peyton Oliver, CAS, General Education; Kaitlynn Rhodes, AA, General Education; William Steele, CAS, General Education; Laura Taylor, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Mary Taylor, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Bradon Vannoy, AA, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Amanda Ward, CAS, AAS, Business Administration;

Waverly: Jamie Broscious, AAS, Surgical Technology; Sarah Hart, AAS, Business Administration; Hannah Mollohan, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

PUTNAM COUNTY – Culloden: Patricia Adams, AAS, Child Development;

Hurricane: Ashley Kincaid, BAS, Child Development;

Winfield: Crystal Nye, BAS, Child Development;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Cairo: Eric Darnold, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude;

Harrisville: Ashley Beck, AAS, Business Administration; Ashley Cox, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Andrea Kirk, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Garrett Owens, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude;

Pennsboro: Victoria Carpenter, AAS, Nursing; Alexander Gilliland, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Matthew Johnson, RBA; Hannah Ray, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Sherilyn Stahlman, AS, BAS, BS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Caitlan Wanstreet, AAS, Nursing;

ROANE COUNTY – Reedy: Kaitlyn Bowen, AAS, Nursing; Erica Ellison, AAS, Criminal Justice; Madison Marshall, AAS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude;

Spencer: Ronetta Nichols, RBA; Alexis Saunders, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Katelyn Vineyard, AAS, Nursing;

TYLER COUNTY – Friendly: Haylea Lemasters, BS, Nursing; Sierra Mace, BS, Nursing; Jaden Schofield, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude;

Sistersville: Erin Gieseke, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Levi Shreves, CAS, Electricity & Instrumentation Technology, CAS, Industrial Maintenance, CAS, Welding, and AAS, Multi-Craft Technology, Cum Laude; Savannah Wright, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude;

WETZEL COUNTY – Paden City: Brock Yeater, AAS, Engineering Technology;

WIRT COUNTY – Elizabeth: Beth Goodwin, AAS, BOG; Jeremy Kerby, AAS, BOG; Seth Kerby, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Shayna Lowe, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice;

Palestine: Emily Allen, BAS, Child Development; Shawni Hill, BA, Elementary Education; Dakota White, CAS, Welding, Magna Cum Laude;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: Megan Smith, AAS, Nursing; Amy West, RBA, Cum Laude;

Davisville: Stephen Ball, RBA; Nancy Goff, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Breeanna Moore, BAS, Legal Studies; Amy Smith, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Mineral Wells: Kaylee Hall, BAS, Legal Studies; Robert Hoover, AAS, Criminal Justice; Nicholas Johnston, BS, Business Administration; Alyssa Milburn, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Logan Penn, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Miranda Reed, BAS, Legal Studies, Magna Cum Laude; Jennifer Ward, AAS, BOG; Megan Wilson, AS, Business Administration;

Parkersburg: Suleiman Abimiku, BAT, Cum Laude; Hanna Argabrite, BA, Elementary Education; David Bailes, AAS, Business Administration; Joel Bandy, AAS, Business Administration; Morgan Bonnett, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Nicole Buck, CAS, Child Development; Allison Burchard, RBA, Cum Laude; Madison Burdette, CAS, Business Technology, and CAS, Business Administration; Samantha Burkey, BAT, Software Engineering; Brandi Bush, AAS, Criminal Justice; Daniel Carnes, BAS, Criminal Justice; Chad Conner, AA, General Education; Rebecca Cottrill, AAS, Child Development; Madison Cox, AS, Business Administration; Justin Cronin, AAS, Computer & Information Technology; Jamicha Davis, AS, Business Administration; Shelby Dearth, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Ashleigh December, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Tyler Devaughn, AAS, Criminal Justice; Joshua Enoch, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Katie Finnerty, RBA; Jessica Fluharty, BAS, Child Development; Travis Fordyce, CAS, Welding, Summa Cum Laude; Corey Frazier, AAS, Digital Communication; Kenneth Freeman, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology, Cum Laude; Dustin Gibson, AAS, Computer & Information Technology; William Grant, AAS, BOG; Joel Green, BAS, Business Administration; Toni Grogg, AAS, Strategic Communication, Magna Cum Laude; Kristin Gustke, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Adrienne Isaacs, CAS, Business Administration; Erica Jackson, RBA; Lisa Jacobs, BS, Nursing; Erika Johnson, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Joshua Johnson, BS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Kristofer Jones, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Robert Knapp, AAS, Business Administration; Kristen Kupfner, AAS, Nursing; Daniel Kyer, BAS, Business Administration; Alexander Life, AAS, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude; Thanh Ly, AS, General Education; Camie Martinez, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Gregory Moore, AAS, Criminal Justice; Tristan Opel, AAS, Drafting, Magna Cum Laude; Joseph Pavelich, BAS, Business Administration; Jennifer Phillips, AAS, Drafting; Lindsay Proffitt, CAS, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Lacey Prunty, BAS, Criminal Justice; Dylan Reeder, AAS, BOG; Nick Roedersheimer, BS, Business Administration; Madeline Scarborough, AAS, Strategic Communication; Andrea Sears, AAS, Nursing; Aaron Sereno, BAT; Timothy Sharp, AAS, Business Administration; Womba Shepherd, AAS, Nursing; Michelle Sturm, AAS, Child Development; Remy Toncray, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Arthur Tucker, AAS, BOG; Angela Vonville, AAS, Nursing; Heather Weaver, AAS, Business Administration; Paul Weekley, BAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; James White, AS, Business Administration; Damian Williamson, RBA; Philip Wilson, AS, General Education, Cum Laude;

Vienna: Marissah Buracchio, BAS, Criminal Justice; Paige Burner, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Jeremy Caplinger, RBA; Jordan Cunningham, BAT; Austin Cutlip, AAS, Computer & Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Darcie Fonner, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Christopher Frum, AAS, BOG; Kristina Hamilton, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude; Hannah Harvey, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Kyleigh Hawes, CAS, AAS, Digital Communication; Jordan Hill, BAS, Business Administration; Lauren Hissem, AAS, Digital Communication; Judah Hyde, AAS, Welding Technology; Christina Mcfee, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude; Laura Medcalf, BS, Nursing; Sloane Miller, AAS, BOG; Chris Nicholson, AAS, Computer Science; Mikaela Randolph, AS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Jeremi Swann, BAT;

Walker: Jacob Brannon, AAS, Digital Communication, Cum Laude; Joshua Brannon, CAS, Electricity & Instrumentation Technology; Travis Logsdon, AAS, Nursing;

Washington: Asia Brady, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Priscilla Brady, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude; Charles Casto, CAS, Electricity & Instrumentation Technology; Amanda Emrick, BS, Business Administration; Annette Emrick, RBA, Cum Laude; Kameron Gilbert, CAS, Chemical & Polymer Operator Technology, and AAS, BOG; Jansen Goldsmith, AAS, Welding Technology; Katelyn Hofmann, AAS, Computer & Information Technology; Brittany Lamar, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Kasandra McCartney, AAS, Nursing; Bryanna Monroe, CAS, BS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Evan Onestinghel, RBA; Kaitlyn Reamer, BAS, BS, Business Administration; Christopher Roach, AS, Business Administration; Amber Smith, CAS, Legal Studies; Wanda Turner, BS, Business Administration; Lydia Walters, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Julie Wolfe, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude;

Waverly: Whitney Kiger, AAS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude;

Williamstown: Talia Atkinson, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Brittany Fittro, BAS, Business Administration; Arielle Fluharty, AAS, Nursing; Rhonda Galyean, RBA; Bryce Haer, CAS, Business Administration; Robin Keller, AAS, BOG; Ivy Linger, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Hussein Sow, BAT, Magna Cum Laude; Joshua Taylor, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Laken Valentine, BS, Business Administration;

CALIFORNIA – San Diego: Ethan Rhodes, BAT;

FLORIDA – Melbourne: Rachel Traylor, CAS, AAS, Legal Studies;

GEORGIA – Midway: Maryah Patterson, AAS, Technical Studies;

ILLINOIS – Normal: Angela Hunt, BAS, Child Development;

OHIO – Belpre: Mara Mendenhall, CAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude; Ashley Sunderman, AAS, Nursing;

Fredericktown: Jason Rhoades, BAS, Supervisory Management, Magna Cum Laude;

Little Hocking: Amber Riggins, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Marietta: Molly Allen, BS, Business Administration; John Grega Jr., RBA; Emily Hinton, AAS, BOG;

Monroe: Jane King, BS, Nursing;

Painesville: Brandi Whipkey, RBA;

Reedsville: Brianna Ayres, BAS, Criminal Justice; Gail Hollon, BAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude;

Tuppers Plains: Tyler Hensley, RBA;

Vincent: Kaylee Higgins, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Douglas Summers, RBA, Cum Laude;

Waterford: Nikki Mccutcheon, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Zanesville: Shyanne Baker, AAS, BOG;

OKLAHOMA – Mcalester: Barry Smith, AAS, Occupational Development, Cum Laude;

TEXAS – Marshall: Derin Jabour, BS, Nursing;

VIRGINIA – Norfolk: Nhu Nguyen, AS, General Education;

Roanoke: Alexander Cox, AAS, Occupational Development.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 2, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg is pleased to announce its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the spring 2020 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:

BERKELEY COUNTY – Martinsburg: Judy Courtney;

BOONE COUNTY – Seth: Sarah Foster;

BRAXTON COUNTY – Gassaway: Jacob Ellis;

DODDRIDGE COUNTY – Salem: Eliana Sias;

West Union: Raine Fritz;

GREENBRIER COUNTY – Ronceverte: Ashtann Brown;

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY – Levels: Lindsey Pearce;

HARRISON COUNTY – Salem: Sydney Keith;

JACKSON COUNTY – Advent: Levi Butcher;

Cottageville: Jonathan Fields; Andrew Hoschar; Randi Stalnaker; Brittany Sword;

Evans: Lucas Smith;

Given: Catherine Shouldis;

Kenna: Klarie Garnes; Jace Hill;

Millwood: Tiffany Bever; Jacie Shaver; Jalyn Shaver;

Ravenswood: James Bergum; Alexa Claypool; Jordan Knotts; Fiona Lane; Sean Matics; Anthony Vespucci;

Ripley: Paige Barr; Gabriel Haynes; Nisha Holley; Anna Kimble; Isaiah Riffe; April Wilcox;

Sandyville: Sara Almashy; Samantha Blankenship; Brooke Hatcher;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Charleston: Eden Cunningham;

MARSHALL COUNTY – Moundsville: Mitchel Herbold;

MASON COUNTY – Letart: Noah Litchfield;

Mason: Joshua Petry;

New Haven: Bryton Grate;

Point Pleasant: Benjamin Halley;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – Belmont: Alexis Carder;

Saint Marys: Peyton Auxier; Hannah Barker; Summer Bayless; Robert Bills II; Jocelynn Campbell; Bralynn Davis; Jacob Elder; Lara Fetty; Dylan Fitzsimmons; Brody Grimes; Emily Hadley; Ryan McCoy; Bethany Mcfarland; Mary Taylor; Mallory Webb; Kylie Wright;

Waverly: Lakyn Ankrom;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Cairo: Eric Darnold;

Ellenboro: Brandon Bowie;

Harrisville: Lily Butcher; Ashley Cox; Katelyn Lambert; Amanda Mowery;

Pennsboro: Natasha Cox; Alexander Gilliland; Madeline Hilvers; Tanner Langmeyer; Hannah Ray; Sherilyn Stahlman;

Smithville: Brianna Luther;

ROANE COUNTY – Reedy: Kaitlyn Bowen; Madison Marshall;

Walton: Jamie Huffman;

TYLER COUNTY – Lima: Abigail Thompson;

Middlebourne: Shayla Griffey; Regan Smith;

Sistersville: Erin Gieseke; Hallie Placer; Savannah Wright;

West Union: Amanda Gist;

WETZEL COUNTY – New Martinsville: Holly Moore;

Paden City: Tanya Duncan;

WIRT COUNTY – Creston: Hannah Stephens; Matthew White;

Elizabeth: Addie Bailey; Paul Bunner; Toni Cain; Hunter Hickman; Shawn Jones; Jeremy Kelbaugh; Thomas Mullenix II; Penny Shrader; Shannon Stanley; Kaitlyn Thompson;

Leroy: Aarin Cale;

Palestine: Brooklyn Smith;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: Olivia Smith;

Davisville: Sierra Hays; Johnathan Hitt;

Mineral Wells: Caroline Affolter; Fallyn Buffington; Nicholas Johnston; Tiffany Johnston; Alicia Life; Caitlin Moat; Miranda Reed; Tkeirston Sams; Megan Wilson;

Parkersburg: Timothy Bales; Jillian Ballengee; Casie Bevins; Justin Blevins; Morgan Bonnett; Holly Buskirk; Sean Carpenter; Brennan Commiskey; Casey Daggett; Olivia Dailey; Seneca Donahue; Danielle Folwell; Travis Fordyce; Cameron Gault; Serena Graham; Emily Hess; Erika Johnson; Joshua Johnson; Nicholas Johnson; Kristofer Jones; Paris Kessinger; Paige Leasure; Alexander Life; Abbi Marshall; Glen McGee; Kris Miller; Traci Mills; Sarina Morris; Darlin Muelas Cruz; Rebecca Mullans; Tristan Opel; Lacy Parsons; Daniel Parsons Jr.; Breanna Pelfrey; Jessica Perkins; Ashley Perry; Anthony Province; Lacey Prunty; Candy Pyles; Hanna Richards; Jennifer Riffle; Janine Roddey; Jasmin Ross; Madison Sayre; Andrea Sears; Aaron Sereno; Kelsey Short; Kaci Sink; Shawn Stark; Whitney Stewart; Robert Taylor; Alexandra Tennant; Douglas Tingler; Chris Vanfossen; Elizabeth Vincent; Victoria Voshel; Cyndie Wade; William Watson; Matthew Whited; Kimberly Matheny;

Rockport: Jonathan Winkler;

Vienna: Lyndsay Baker; Julia Blair; Jennifer Broffman; Austin Cutlip; Nicole Evans; Michelle Gonzalez; Leah Harvey; Loren Hays; Catherine Hudson; Christina Mcfee; Daniel Miller; Chris Nicholson; Mikaela Randolph; Kelsie Sanders; Nathan Settle; Bryan Van Norman; Matthew Wilson;

Walker: Jacob Brannon; Ashley Gilbert; Savana Goff; Trevor Woodyard;

Washington: Shaun Belcher; Asia Brady; Annette Emrick; Ella Hardman; Chasity Kerns; Kasandra McCartney; Alex Saunders; Lydia Walters; Heather Lawson;

Waverly: Whitney Kiger;

Williamstown: Emma Coiner; Devon Dalrymple; Kayla Deem; Rhonda Galyean; Jefferson Haught; Ivy Linger; Tiffany Longwell; Hallie Oblisk; Mara Rinehart; Courtney Taylor; Joshua Taylor; Kevin Townsend; Jessika Walters;

OHIO – Belpre: Nicholas Hampton; Jessica Heck;

Coolville: Owen Tidd;

Little Hocking: Chase Weihl;

Malta: Tori Gormley;

Marietta: Kelsie Ross; Joseph Taranto; Lacey Wilson;

Waterford: Abigael Huffman;

Zanesville: Shyanne Baker.

Dean’s Scholars

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

BARBOUR COUNTY – Moatsville: Bailey Nestor;

BERKELEY COUNTY – Martinsburg: Daniel O’Brien;

BRAXTON COUNTY – Rosedale: Shelldyn Nicholas;

CABELL COUNTY – Huntington: Katy Copeland; Hannah Workman; Karen Workman;

CALHOUN COUNTY – Arnoldsburg: Mackenzie Holbert;

Grantsville: Matthew Rush;

DODDRIDGE COUNTY – Center Point: Samantha Sullivan;

Greenwood: Carter Lipscomb;

New Milton: Jocelyn Atkinson; Heidi Bee; Abigail Nicholson;

Pennsboro: Tara Mossor;

Salem: Alyssa Barnes; Griffin Devericks; Alexia Poling;

Smithburg: Mahalia Richards;

West Union: Madeleine Bates; Maci Britton; Reese Burnside; Jared Harris; Madison Heflin; Abigail Janschek; Gabrielle Jones; Trinity Neely; Ty Spurlock; Trace Swisher; Stephenie Travis; Staclyn White; Mckenzie Wright;

FAYETTE COUNTY – Fayetteville: Samantha Bess;

GILMER COUNTY – Glenville: Rose Knight;

HARDY COUNTY – Moorefield: Christa Burton; Pamela Haynes; Myra Kessel;

HARRISON COUNTY – Salem: Isabella Glaspell;

Shinnston: Memphis Murphy;

JACKSON COUNTY – Cottageville: Daniel Easter; Makayla Edwards;

Given: Megan Barnett; Reagan King;

Kenna: Jahlea Bumpus; Jessica Goosman; Kayla Jones; James Thomas; Joseph Wortham;

Le Roy: Adrianna Martin; Isaiah Price;

Millwood: Devin Haid; Hailey Miller;

Ravenswood: Alexis Adkins; Victoria Allinder; Allie Barton; Caylee Carmichael; Kendra Casto; James Dale; Rachel Fisher; Nathanael Flesher; Allison Fletcher; Jaime Gillespie; Emily Givens; Jacob Graham; Heidi Hess; Sheridin Hinzman; Victoria Hudson; Michael Hupp; Logan Jarrett; Macey Manns; Michael Moore; Ryan Moore; Aubrey Nichols; Michaella Prater; Alison Shumate; Keiah Stewart; Trevor Tallman; Lisa Thompson; Sarah Young;

Ripley: Anna Belcher; Victoria Cochran; Victoria Cunningham; James Dobbs; Griffin Durst; Mercedes Freshour; Joely Good; Whitney Harmon; Miranda Johnson; Jonathan Jones; Eva Mangun; Bobbi Nichols; Mary Pittman; Elijah Randolph; Micah Ranson; Avrial Sayre; Katherine Simmons; Johnathan Zuniga;

Sandyville: Felicity Ayers; Alexandra Miller; Karissa Neeley; David Smith;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Belle: Victoria White;

Charleston: Emily Burdette; Ryan Burgess; Samuel Johnson; Courtney Mongold; Jacqueline Pring;

Chesapeake: Phillip Priddy;

Clendenin: Jennifer Mitchell;

Elkview: Annessa Sweeney;

Nitro: Stephanie Pitzer;

Saint Albans: Morgan Cook, Lindsey Seacrist; Kirsten Wiik;

South Charleston: Candace Morgan;

LEWIS COUNTY – Jane Lew: Erica Anderson;

LINCOLN COUNTY – Branchland: Ashley Spence;

Yawkey: Kassie Mccormick;

LOGAN COUNTY – Amherstdale: Tracy Amburgey;

Logan: Natasha Townsend;

Whitman: Ciara Noe;

MARION COUNTY – Fairmont: Edward Rothwell;

MARSHALL COUNTY – Glen Easton: Katelyn Arnett;

MASON COUNTY – Evans: Stella Turner;

Leon: Valissa Bailes; Emily Keefer;

New Haven: Lauryn Fields;

Point Pleasant: James Dabney; Casey Davis; Josiah Sargent; Wyatt Wamsley;

MINGO COUNTY – Delbarton: Cameron Dempsey; Carl Dempsey;

MONONGALIA COUNTY – Morgantown: Baldev Krish Rathore; Karanveer Rathore;

NICHOLAS COUNTY – Craigsville: Taylor Brown;

Dixie: Donna Nelson;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – Belmont: Rachel Gumm; Michelle Neff; William Stanton;

Saint Marys: Shelby-Jo Anderson; Colton Barnhart; Jenna Barnhart; Ciara Bennett; Anthony Bowie; Richard Burkhammer; Summer Burkhammer; Aimee Chambers; Kelly Chandler; Aidan Cosper; Gabrielle Cunningham; Isabella Davis; Mara Eisenbarth; Brendan Fox; Rachal Hashman; Jaden Hatcher; Karly Henderson; Sydney Maston; Kylie Myers; Miranda Myers; Abigail Peckens; Willio Rene; Logan Rice; William Steele; Kyle Taylor; Juan Timmons; Amanda Ward; Aaron Wince;

Waverly: Jamie Broscious; Hannah Mollohan;

PUTNAM COUNTY – Buffalo: Hannah Matthews;

Hometown: Joseph Nesbitt;

Scott Depot: Melissa Melton;

RALEIGH COUNTY – Crab Orchard: Shawna Hopkins;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Bristol: Kent Bee;

Cairo: Rebecca Adams; Andrea Lancaster; Roxy Monroe; Julia Spears; Nathan Windom;

Ellenboro: Kristie Campbell; Ashley Davis; Caleb Kuffner; Trinity Smith;

Harrisville: Alexis Beck; Ashley Beck; Carigan Hayes; Kayla Holbrook; Logan Hostuttler; Andrea Kirk; Miguelina Mcmichael; Garrett Owens; Isaac Slater;

Pennsboro: Kenneth Church; Avery Taylor; Olivia Vanoy; Caitlan Wanstreet; Kaitlyn Wass; Dakota Wayne;

Pullman: Mackenzie Harshbarger; Leewood Molessa; Brady Reed;

Smithville: India Hodge; Gideon Mossor;

ROANE COUNTY – Gandeeville: Stacey Miller;

Looneyville: Emily Smith;

Reedy: Anna Errickson; Felicity Shannon; Holly Terrell;

Spencer: Derek Freshwater; John Mcintyre; Zachary Whitehouse;

TYLER COUNTY – Alma: Ashlyn Miller; Lauren Seckman;

Friendly: Haylea Lemasters; Sierra Mace; Jaden Schofield; Jacob Sharp; Sydney Smith;

Jacksonburg: Kelsi Vandruff;

Middlebourne: Imagen Anderson; Abigail Ebert; Katlyn Griffey; Allie Miller;

New Martinsville: Katelyn Stillwagoner;

Sistersville: Samantha Barnhart; Theodore Day; Izic Fiber; Anna Griffith; Madeline Ice; Abigail Kemp; Claire Miller; Levi Morgan; Sadie Nichols; Levi Shreves; Brittney Strum; Avery West; Hali Westcott;

WAYNE COUNTY – Kenova: Tasha Curnutte;

WETZEL COUNTY – Paden City: Brock Yeater;

Pine Grove: Kimberly Campbell;

WIRT COUNTY – Brohard: Mikaela Baccay;

Creston: Kassandra Starcher:

Elizabeth: Curtis Browning; Elle Campbell; Madison Cogar; Deborah Darling; Haylee Exline; Kaitlyn Frazier; Beth Goodwin; Seth Kerby; Shayna Lowe; Daniel Mccloy; Kaysi Trickett;

Palestine: Kaitlyn Lockney; Peyton Richards; Dakota White; Stacey Wyer;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: Ellora Foggin; Sarah Hanley; Sarah Kaufman; Mckayla Kemp; Keith Smith; Amy West;

Davisville: Ashleigh Carter; Stephanie DeBerry; Shannon Dickerson; Zachary Elkins; Becky Ellison; Emily Fowler; James Lutz; Tyler Marlow; Cameron Matheny; James Mccay; Lesley Miller; Breeanna Moore; Amy Smith; Ryan Westfall;

Mineral Wells: Tori Aronhalt; Corey Beverage; Zoë Bookman; Isabelle Bradley; Emily Browning; Brooke Buchanan; Cole Burrows; Dylan Daley; Ryan Daley; Emily Dugan; Jaylee Dye; Caitline Ferguson; Michael Fulmer; Mikayla Gessel; Rhylea Graham; Taylor Graham; Nathan Grygiel; Nicholas Hayner; Rebekah Hogsett; Robert Jarvis; Keithlynn Johnson; Hannah Kinzer; Jessica Life; Danielle Lockhart; Cortnie Logston; Chelsy Martin; Kenneth Mason; Alyssa Milburn; Autumn Morehead; Justina Morris; Tiarra Nicholson; Cynthia Rawson; Kirstin Reynolds; Tyiesha Robinson; Blake Snyder; Jordan Stanley; Megan Swearingen; Austin Vannoy; Hannah Warner; Elizabeth Weaver; Margaret Womack; Chelsey Yates;

Parkersburg: Kimberlynn Adams; Chase Anderson; Leea Armstrong; Austin Atkinson; Jayda Aucoin; Sierra Backus; Maighan Bailey; Peyton Barton; Tristen Beha; Kevin Biehl; Connor Blevins; Alayna Boggs; Antonia Bonnell; Dylan Bowers; Taylor Bowser; Sara Brace; April Brooks; Alexandria Bunner; Allison Burchard; Dylan Byrd; Joshua Campbell; Mason Cantwell; Morgan Carez; Daniel Carnes; Amy Cass; Raina Chandler; Adam Colunga; Luke Commiskey; Ali Cooper; Rebecca Cottrill; Justin Cronin; Emily Cunningham; Rachel Cunningham; Alexis Dailey; Angela Davidson; Dahlia Davis; Jamicha Davis; Leena Davis; Shelby Dearth; Ashleigh December; Jonathan Defibaugh; Ranchie Delacruz; Megan Dennis; Alyssa Dickerson; Travis Doss; Kiah Eastwood; Brandy Edgar; Devin Elder; Emilee Ellison; Bradley Emerick; Joshua Enoch; Chelsie Fast; Joseph Ferrell; Rodney Ferrell; Shaleigh Ferrell; Brian Flinn; Taylor Flowers; Katerina Floyd; Stacey Fordyce; Madison Forshey; Preston Forshey; Dusty Fox Jr.; Corey Frazier; Kenneth Freeman; Michael Gaines; Makenna Gibson; Evan Goudy; Clayton Griffin; Toni Grogg; Ethan Grose; Josh Haines; Alexia Haislop; Rashelle Hamilton; Cassandra Hammel; Austin Handley; Isabella Haynes; Bradley Hayton; William Helman; Angel Hill; Abigail Homan; Samuel Homan; Amy Hupp; Michaela Hupp; Morgan Hupp; Kaileigh Husk; Adrienne Isaacs; Erica Jackson; Lisa Jacobs; Emily Jones; Kelly Jones; Glenna Kaltenecker; John Kinnaird; Nicole Kittrell-Hughart; Desiree Krafft; Daniel Kyer; Garrett Lamar; Justin Lamb; Ashley Lewis; Lee Lynch; Kendal Mader; James Malson; Steven Marshall; Tyler Martin; Terry Mcdonald; Kayla Mcfee; Mary Mcgill; Brayden Mcnickle; Bethany Meek; Wesley Mendoza; Preston Metzger; Mikala Miller; Savannah Miller; Gregory Moore; Jessica Morales; Clay Morgan; Jennifer Morris; Brianna Myers; Madison Newbanks; Mitchell Newbanks; Blessing Onianwa; Emma Padden; Isaac Parsons; Joseph Pavelich; Lauren Pelfrey; Jennifer Phillips; Lindsay Proffitt; Kathleen Quattrucci; Karissa Quillen; Chante Rake; Gabriel Ray; Emily Rexroad; Robert Richards; Nathaniel Rippeto; Jenna Robinson; Nick Roedersheimer; Ethan Rutherford; Gregory Sams; Maggie Sauers; Parker Schartiger; David Sears; Daniel Seebaugh; Zachary Seese; Kelly Senchyshak; Timothy Sharp; Andrew Shaw; Evan Sheets; Victoria Shepherd; Womba Shepherd; Austin Sheridan; Samuel Shreves; Renee Simms; Elliott Smith; Korey Smith; Casch Somerville; Madison Spears; Ryan Starcher; Justin States; Ian Stengel; Madison Stewart; Dakota Stinson; Michelle Sturm; Bailey Surbaugh; Kailynn Taylor; Alexandra Tennant; Reganne Thomas; Remy Toncray; Dalton Turner; Matthew Vanmeter; Donatas Vasauskas; Cody Watkins; Paul Weekley; Sarah Weeks; Carolyne Welling; Justin Welsh; Emma West; Levi Westfall; Stacey Westfall; Taylor Westfall; Daniel Wharton; James White; Stacey Whitlatch; Makalah Williams; Marissa Williams; Olivia Williams; Hollie Williamson; Jennifer Williamson; Breanna Wilson; Makenna Winans; Sarah Woofter; Trinity Yoak; Jason Young; Kara Leisure; Jonathan Reynolds; Ocean Smith;

Rockport: Logan Archer;

Vienna: Hunter Ackerman; Danielle Amos; Zachery Anderson; Julia Auch; Isaac Bond; Charles Boston; Olivia Casto; Olivia Christ; Grace Cox; Jordan Cunningham; Dawson Cyran; Seth Davidson; Jay Davies; Abigail Davis; Justin Davis; Paul Day; Rylan Dudley; Jesse Eaton; Mckenzie Flinn; Thomas Flis; Darcie Fonner; Kelly Gordon; Eryn Gray; Azarian Grim; Taylor Hoover; Claire Hudson; Dylan Huynh; Rylee Kisner; Hannah Lamb; Alex Lauer; Elizabeth Malm; Farrah Mcginnis; Sarah Moise; Stephen Nguyen; Brianna Owen; Amanda Parsons; Khylan Plants; Cyan Poling; Jared Ream; Julian Siefert; Kowsik Siva; Lacey Smith; Cleo Spader; Cassell Stewart; Marymichael Strobl; Cindy Todd; Cameron Tracewell; Jane Uhl; Audrey Ungar; Nina VanWay; Tyler Walker; Tiffani Walters; Bryon Yetter; Leslie Yetter;

Walker: Derek Ballengee; Joshua Brannon; Devin Cooper; Kylee Dean; Anna Haught; Kaylynn Hill; Katie Hudkins; Michelle Moore; Caden Tallman; Darian Wright;

Washington: Mitchel Allen; Kaitlyn Boston; Hunter Brode; Janella Camp; Kinley Caudle; Haley Cothern; Zackary Cunningham; Corettia Davis; Taya Davis; Amy Dean; Amy Dent; Madison Dye; Kohl Eddy; Amanda Emrick; Kayleigh Fanelli; Paige Flanigan; Kameron Gilbert; Riley Harris; Taylor Harrison; Katelyn Hofmann; Jamie Hughes; Rylan Johnson; Madison Jones; LaDawn Joy; Adreana Linville; Gracie Lowers; Bryanna Monroe; Evan Onestinghel; Audra Parker; Meredith Perkins; Chase Porter; Kaitlyn Reamer; Cierra Richter; Javier Santelices; Amanda Stout; Wanda Turner; Zachary Watson; Brady Whipkey; Joseph Whipkey; Jacob Wilcox; Julie Wolfe; Emily Yanok; Lauren Yoak;

Waverly: Meredith Davis; Jaimi Fleming; Stevie Florence; Jacob Huggins; Logan Rhodes; Amber Ward;

Williamstown: Kendra Allen; Laurel Allen; Talia Atkinson; Skyler Blatt; Jacob Britton; Tressa Burton; Heather Carpenter; Samuel Cremeans; Mason Deem; Emily Dietz; Zachary Doughty; Stella Flanagin; Victoria Gaston; Ashley Gates; Anna Gibbs; Austin Gordon; Lakin Hall; Ella Hesson; Brittney Hooper; Chloe Hooper; Kathryn Hubbard; Allison Hurst; Camryn Irvin; Drew Johnson; Jerry King III; Laura Maidens; Lilly McMullen; Taylor Mock; Tyler Moore; Olivia Morris; Ronald Morrison; Elizabeth Newton; Sydney Newton; Ryan Nickoson; Brooke Parsons; Allyson Pickering; Katelyn Pickering; Nicole Reynolds; Kayli Sauro; Lauren Sexton; Michael Shotwell; Kelsey Smith; Hussein Sow; Yurgita Vaidya; Laken Valentine; Samantha Ward; Bailee Westbrook; Destinee Williams;

CALIFORNIA – San Diego: Ethan Rhodes;

COLORADO – Elbert: Jake Merritt;

ILLINOIS – Normal: Angela Hunt;

OHIO – Ashland: Jordan Hoffman;

Belpre: Mary Aquino; Rebecca Garrett; Sabrina Lincoln; Cheryl Logston; Mara Mendenhall; Mikah Mcintyre; James Perkins Jr.; Benjammin Sampson; Hannah Sprout;

Clarington: Anna Betts;

Coolville: Ashley Ward;

Cortland: Vanessa Hedrick;

Cutler: Courtney Shaffer;

Fleming: Rebecca Gilliland; Matthew Stuckert;

Little Hocking: Christine Berg; Evelyn Gesell; Amber Riggins; Ryan Simoniette; Tori Sydenstricker; Paiten Wotring;

Marietta: Majeda Al Waked; Anna Cunningham; Derek Duckworth; John Grega Jr.; Taryn Harris; Emily Hinton; Katlyn Holsinger; Stephanie King; Brandie Knotts; Megan Ludwig; Amanda Snyder;

Pomeroy: Jonathan Garrett;

Portland: Emily Hall;

Racine: Kendra Barton;

Reedsville: Brianna Ayres; Gail Hollon;

Summerfield: Macy Warner;

Tuppers Plains: Tyler Hensley;

Vincent: Douglas Summers;

Waterford: Nikki Mccutcheon;

Whipple: Audrey Erb;

OKLAHOMA – Mcalester: Barry Smith.

Statement of Chris Gilmer, Ph.D.

President, West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Regarding the Tragic Death of George Floyd and the Aftermath

 

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 1, 2020) – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said it best, as he often did:  “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

Let it be known to all that West Virginia University at Parkersburg is not a silent friend. To that of all people of good conscience, we add our deep and abiding sympathy to the family and friends of the late George Floyd, and to all of those who mourn his untimely and senseless loss.

As a University, we reaffirm our official and our unofficial commitment, both in policy and in practice, to create and to sustain a safe and supportive environment in which all who learn, work, and visit here are treated with equal and abiding dignity and respect. It is true and should be obvious that all lives matter. In a moment such as this, however, following on the sad reality of so many wrongful deaths of young Black men in particular, it is necessary and appropriate to specifically reaffirm that Black Lives Matter.

It is also necessary and appropriate to reaffirm the rule of law on our campuses and in this nation and to recognize the brave and meritorious service of law enforcement personnel of good conscience. These men and women of all races put their lives on the line daily to protect us, and I believe their actions reflect the majority of their colleagues. Their compassionate behavior, however, does not in any way excuse the inhumane behavior of other officers any more than my actions define your character or your actions define mine.

Let us all greet each other with humility and generosity of spirit, working together as Dr. King would have us to do, as a community of mutually supportive friends committed to the common goal of educating our students and serving our neighbors. Let us not forget George Floyd.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 28, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Elementary Education program has achieved accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for meeting rigorous national standards for excellence in teacher preparation.

As the sole nationally-recognized accrediting body for educator preparation, CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.

Educator preparation providers seeking accreditation must pass peer review on five standards based on the principles that its graduates are competent and caring educators, and its educator staff can create a culture of evidence and use it to maintain and enhance the quality of the professional programs they offer. CAEP review occurs every seven years for programs that have met all standards set by the accrediting body.

“WVU Parkersburg’s Elementary Education program’s commitment to excellence in preparing tomorrow’s teachers was verified by the outstanding accreditation report received from CAEP,” said Dr. David Lancaster, professor and chair of the Education Division, WVU Parkersburg. “I’m so proud of our nationally accredited program for having the highest quality and lowest tuition in West Virginia.”

WVU Parkersburg’s Elementary Education program gives teacher candidates the option of securing a teaching certificate to teach all subjects in grades K-6 for any state in the United States. Students can also choose to specialize in content areas for grades 5-9, including English, General Math – Algebra I, Social Studies, Science and PreK-K.

Established in 1992, WVU Parkersburg’s teacher education program has an exceptional record of state and national accreditation approval.

To learn more about WVU Parkersburg’s Elementary Education program, contact the Center for Student Services at admissions@wvup.edu or 304-424-8310.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 21, 2020) – Thirteen area students are graduating high school with an early start on their college education. Through West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Early College program, the students had the opportunity to complete their first full year of college while earning their high school diploma.

The Early College program allows eligible high school students to take college-level courses on their school’s campus or at a WVU Parkersburg campus for a reduced tuition rate. To earn a Certificate of Applied Science in General Education, a student must successfully complete 30 credit hours from courses in math, science, English, fine arts and other designated areas of study with a 2.0 or higher overall GPA.

WVU Parkersburg awarded a Certificate of Applied Science in General Education degree to the following Early College students for the Spring 2020 semester:

ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL – Peyton Auxier, Hannah Barker, Aiden Cosper, Jocelynn Campbell, Aimee Chambers, Bethany McFarland, Peyton Oliver, Jaden Schofield, William Steele and Mary Taylor.

RITCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL – Eric Darnold, Andrea Kirk and Garrett Owens.

“The faculty and staff of St. Marys High School would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to our students who have successfully completed courses through WVU Parkersburg and especially to those who have been dedicated to completing their certificate degrees,” said Shelley Taylor, assistant principal, St. Marys High School. “We would also like to thank the faculty and staff of WVU Parkersburg for their time and effort in order to provide this amazing opportunity to our students. Our students have been able to complete 40+ hours of their college education prior to their high school graduation without having to leave our school grounds. Most of our students are able to complete their post-secondary coursework in less time than a traditional college student and/or double major without spending extra time and money.”

During the 2019-2020 academic year, a record-breaking number of nearly 1,000 high school students from 10 area high schools, as well as homeschools, participated in the college’s Early College program.

“The opportunities given to me by not only St. Marys High School, but WVU Parkersburg, have given me the reliable stepping stone I needed to jumpstart my education and future goals,” said Aimee Chambers, St. Marys High School Class of 2020.

The program is open to all public school districts, private schools and homeschools in the college’s seven-county service region. Tuition for eligible high school students is currently $50 per credit hour, and scholarships may be available for qualifying students.

With proper planning, students can save more than $23,000 in tuition by enrolling in the Early College program and completing their first full year of college while in high school.

For more information about WVU Parkersburg’s Early College program, visit wvup.edu/earlycollege or contact earlycollege@wvup.edu.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 20, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg honored 38 students, four faculty, and two staff members during the annual Honors Ceremony sponsored by United Bank. Due to the public health situation, this year’s recipients were recognized with a virtual celebration at wvup.edu/virtual-honors-ceremony. WVU Parkersburg leadership, faculty and staff filmed video presentations to honor the accomplishments of students they nominated.

“Although circumstances do not allow us to gather together, WVU Parkersburg has come together in so many other ways to support our students,” said WVU Parkersburg Provost Dr. Chad Crumbaker. “Our students succeeded during a challenging semester, and their persistence is a true inspiration to our campus community. Congratulations, honorees!”

Dr. Chris Gilmer, WVU Parkersburg president, presented the Community Partner of the Year award for the main campus to Hino. Dr. Steven Smith, vice president for Enrollment Management and Jackson County Center (JCC) CEO, announced Constellium as the Community Partner of the Year for JCC. This award recognizes a collaborative effort to offer both organizations training and development to their employees and respective regions.

Dr. Gilmer also named the Lutz family as the Philanthropist of the Year recipient. The family gifted the Oakland House, a mansion built by James Stephenson in 1832, to the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation for the upkeep and care of an important piece of history. Oakland resides on Seventh Street and has been a part of Parkersburg’s history for over 180 years.

Dr. Smith named David and Linda Dickirson its Philanthropist of the Year for their continued commitment to the center and the greater Ripley area. Last year, the Dickirsons sponsored a WVU at Parkersburg Foundation fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the Violet Mosser Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund provides tuition assistance to JCC students with a proven financial need.

The complete list of award winners includes:
Community Partner of the Year, Parkersburg Campus
Hino

Community Partner of the Year, Jackson County Center
Constellium

Philanthropist of the Year, Parkersburg Campus
The Lutz Family

Philanthropist of the Year, Jackson County Center
David and Linda Dickirson

All West Virginia Academic Team Member
Victoria Poellot-Tauber

Catch a Shining Star Chapter, PTK
Fallyn Buffington
Allison Ezell
Seth Kerby
Brittany Sword
Victoria Poellot-Tauber

Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar Award
Victoria Poellot-Tauber

Distinguished Chapter Officer Nominees, PTK
Fallyn Buffington
Victoria Poellot-Tauber

Five Star Chapter Award, PTK
Fallyn Buffington
Allison Ezell
Seth Kerby
Brittany Sword
Victoria Poellot-Tauber

Most Distinguished Ohio Member, PTK
Serena Graham

PTK Inductees
Hunter Ackerman
Timothy Bales
MacKenzie Byrd
Brittany LaMar
Alicia Life

Regional PTK Officer, 2020-2021
Victoria Poellot-Tauber

Top 10 Regional Chapter, PTK
Fallyn Buffington
Allison Ezell
Seth Kerby
Brittany Sword
Victoria Poellot-Tauber

ADN Student of the Year
Hannah Ray

RN-BSN Student of the Year
Ben Priddy

First Surgical Technology CST-AAS Graduates
Jamie Broscious
Amber Riggins

Surgical Technology Inspiring Leader Award
Nicole Kittrell-Hughart

Surgical Technology Outstanding Student Award
Caylee Carmichael

2020 Outstanding Artist Award
Timothy Bales
Amelia Hartzog

Outstanding Achievement in Leadership
Holly Buskirk

Collegiate Honor Choir
Anthony Province
Philip Wilson

Digital Media Excellence
Ryan McCoy
Madison Sayre

Dottie Bibbee Student of the Year
Toni Grogg

Excellence in Media and Communication
Kaitlyn Thompson

WPKM Service Award
Noah Bird

Outstanding Experiential Learning Student
Ryan McCoy

Elementary Education Students of the Year
Brittany Sheppard
Paige Burner

Outstanding High School Biology Students
Aidan Roberts
Andrew Shaw
Ben Vierheller

Outstanding Early College Students
Aimee Chambers
Mary Taylor
Eric Darnold
Andrea Kirk

Academic Excellence in Business
Justina Morris

Leadership Excellence in Business
Daniel Seebaugh

Service Excellence in Business
Kaitlyn Frazier

Academic Excellence in Criminal Justice
Fallyn Buffington

Service Excellence in Criminal Justice
Seth Kerby

Law and Society Scholar Award
Miranda Reed

Student Organization of the Year
Student Surgical Technology Association

Tutor of the Year
Leah Harvey

Faculty of the Year, Parkersburg Campus
Dr. Lauri Reidmiller

Faculty of the Year, Jackson County Center
Joyce Stover

Adjunct of the Year, Parkersburg Campus
Jessica Trippett

Staff of the Year, Parkersburg Campus
Jennifer Conrad-Miller

Staff of the Year, Jackson County Center
David Mullins

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 18, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Ascend program is on track to start this fall. Accelerating Student Completion: Encouraging New Dreams (Ascend) is a program created to help more students earn certificate and associate degrees within three years by increasing financial, academic and personal supports.

Funded by a $1.7 million, five-year grant from Arnold Ventures, Ascend is modeled after the Accelerated Studies in Associate Programs (ASAP) at City University of New York’s (CUNY) colleges. WVU Parkersburg is one of two community colleges in W.Va. selected to pilot this program.

WVU Parkersburg Ascend students will receive textbook assistance to reduce or eliminate the cost of books; a monthly Kroger gift card to help pay for groceries or gas; a tuition gap waiver covering remaining tuition and mandatory fees left after applying a student’s financial aid award; a devoted advisor from start to graduation; special registration options to get students the courses that best fit their schedule; and enhanced academic and career assistance from campus support areas.

As students approach graduation, they will receive additional assistance to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at WVU Parkersburg, another four-year college or enter the workplace, depending on their goals.

To be eligible for Ascend, students must have less than 15 college credits (credits obtained by high school students are not counted unless a student has 30 or more credits), minimum 2.0 GPA and enroll in an Ascend-approved major. Students must qualify for in-state tuition and re-apply for FAFSA each year, accepting all federal and state grants and scholarships.

“WVU Parkersburg is proud to begin this partnership and provide more benefits to our students as they achieve their academic goals,” said Jennifer Forster, WVU Parkersburg Ascend director. “CUNY has positively impacted the lives of so many students and we hope to do the same with these invaluable resources.”

A study by Levin and Garcia (2017) found a 30.8% increase completion rate for students participating in the ASAP program as well as more students graduating and placing into the workplace. WVU Parkersburg hopes to replicate these success rates, increasing the number of students who enter and graduate from high-demand programs, and then move on to high-wage jobs.

To learn more, contact ascend@wvup.edu or 304.424.8353. Apply to WVU Parkersburg Ascend at wvup.edu/ascend. The priority registration deadline is July 1, 2020.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 13, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has acted quickly to award more than $876,000 in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to students in need with financial expenses related to COVID-19.

The college invited qualifying students to apply for an emergency grant to assist with food, technology and child care expenses needed to continue their higher educational pursuits. The grant application period ran from April 24 to May 8.

Financial Aid staff reviewed the applications and awarded a total of $876,544 in funding to 1,046 students, with grants ranging from $650 to $1,300. The college decided to award a $650 cash grant to every eligible student, plus additional funds to those who filled out an application indicating greater financial need. Students awarded a grant will receive funds by as early as Friday, May 15 via the student’s requested refund method (direct deposit, BankMobile VIBE deposit or paper check in the mail).

“While WVU Parkersburg is delighted to be able to support our eligible students with these grants, we wish we had been able to give every student a grant in this difficult time,” said WVU Parkersburg President Chris Gilmer. “We appreciate the federal government for providing us with these funds, but we want our students and their families to realize that we were given strict federal guidelines about which students would qualify and which would not. The University had to follow those guidelines, but we did not develop them at the local level.”

WVU Parkersburg administration determined the individual grant award amounts based on the belief that all students attending classes at the Parkersburg Campus or Jackson County Center were in some way financially impacted by the disruption of switching to 100 percent online courses and the closing of its facilities.

“We recognize that all of our students have been challenged financially and in other ways by this pandemic, and we want all of them to know that we support them and are here for them. We look forward to welcoming a large number of students for summer school in the coming weeks and a large group of new and returning students for the fall semester. Everyone is welcome at WVU Parkersburg, and we hope everyone will choose to take advantage of a high-quality, local higher education,” added Gilmer.

For more information, go to www.wvup.edu/CARES-Emergency-Grants.