Parkersburg, W.Va. (Jan. 12, 2023) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Board of Governors will meet Tuesday Jan. 17, 2023. The meeting will take place at 3:15 p.m. in the Francis and Nina Phares Board Room (Room 1300A) on the main campus.

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

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Jan. 10, 2023) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg awarded certificates and associate and bachelor’s degrees to Fall 2022 graduates.

Graduates who attained a 3.50 to 4.00 grade point average (GPA) earned academic honors, as follows: 3.50-3.749, Cum Laude; 3.75-3.99, Magna Cum Laude; and 4.0, Summa Cum Laude. The Fall WVU Parkersburg graduates include:

Cabell County – Lesage: John Legg, AAS, Business Administration;

Calhoun County – Mt. Zion: Haley Murphy, AAS, Nursing;

Clay County – Clendenin: Tabitha Adkins, AS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude;

Hampshire County – Capon Bridge: Brooke VanMeter, RBA, Magna Cum Laude;

Levels: Lindsey Pearce, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

Romney: Bethany Kesner, AAS, Child Development;

Hardy County – Wardensville: Morgin Miller, BAS, Child Development;

Jackson County – Cottageville: Makayla Edwards, CAS, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Tyler Hill, RBA; Alexis Whited, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude;

Evans: Franki Harrah, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Sydney Sayre, AAS, Business Administration;

Given: Megan Barnett, BAS, Legal Studies, Cum Laude; Brooke Shouldis, AA, General Education, BA, Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude;

Kenna: Jahlea Bumpus, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;

Le Roy: Alexis Knopp, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude;

Ravenswood: Bradley Dawson, RBA; Jenny Dixon, AS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Raygan Hickman, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Sheridin Hinzman, CAS, Criminal Justice; Fiona Lane, CAS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Lacee Postlethwait, AAS, Nursing; Autumn Pursley, CAS, Criminal Justice, AAS, CAS, Legal Studies, Cum Laude; Marissa Simmons, BAS, Business Administration; Keiah Stewart, BAS, Business Administration; Skyler Varney, AAS, Business Administration; Kylee Williams, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Ripley: Kendra Casto, AAS, Nursing; Mercedes Freshour, AAS, Nursing; Seth Gainey, CAS, Business Administration; Megan Kay, CAS, Criminal Justice; Anna Kimble, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Amanda Lee, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Devin Mercer, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Caitlyn Wyant, AAS, Nursing;

Sandyville – Alexandra Miller, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Paul Porter II, BAS, Business Administration; David Smith, RBA;

Kanawha County – Cross Lanes: Lisa Taylor, BAS, Business Administration;

St. Albans: Jakob Raines, CAS, Criminal Justice; Cheyenne Wageman, AAS, Child Development;

Marion County – Fairmont: Tammy Cole, AAS, Child Development;

Marshall County – Moundsville: Mitchel Herbold, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Alexxandria Richards, AAS, BOG;

Mason County – Letart: Jenna Woods, CAS, Child Development;

Mount Alto: Conner Grady, CAS, Paraprofessional Pre-K-12;

Point Pleasant: Ally Harper, AAS, Business Administration;

Mineral County – Burlington: Cayleigh Ketterman, AAS, Surgical Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

Ohio County – Wheeling: Marlena Jasper, AAS, Business Administration;

Pleasants County – Belmont: Michelle Neff, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

St. Marys: Erika Becker, CAS, Patient Care Technician, Magna Cum Laude; Lakyn Gray, AA, General Education, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Juan Timmons, CAS, Industrial Maintenance, AAS, Computer and Information Technology, AS, General Education, Cum Laude;

Waverly: Jennifer Jackson, AAS, BOG;

Putnam County – Scott Depot: Adrien Gibbs, AAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude; Joshua Hager, RBA; Melissa Melton, BAS, Child Development;

Raleigh County – Sophia: James Meadows, AAS, Nursing;

Randolph County – Elkins: Alyssa Severino, AAS, Business Administration;

Ritchie County – Ellenboro: Blaine Bowie, AAS, Welding Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

Harrisville: Larissa McDonald, AAS, Surgical Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

Roane County – Spencer: Madison Rhodes, AAS, Business Administration; Dylan Whiting, CAS, Business Administration;

Tyler County – Middlebourne: Breauna Anderson, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude;

Sistersville: Lacie Pratt, AAS, Nursing; Sierra Underwood, AAS, Nursing;

Wayne County – Crum: Kassandra Spaulding, BAS, Child Development;

Huntington: Norma Harbolt, CAS, Child Development;

Wetzel County – New Martinsville: Khloe Adkins, AAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude; Debra Glendenning, AAS, Nursing;

Paden City: Kyra Dennis, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude;

Wirt County – Elizabeth: Chad Crouser, AAS, BOG; Cherokee Edwards, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Lynsey Munday, BAS, Business Administration; Mika Parsons, BAS, Business Administration; Nathaniel Simonton, AAS, Criminal Justice; Lauren Somerville, AAS, Nursing; Nicole Wood, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude;

Palestine: Adeline Sims, AS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Mia Sutton, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Wood County – Belleville: Zoey Smith, AAS, Surgical Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Olivia Smith, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;

Davisville: Cory Reynolds, AAS, Computer and Information Technology;

Mineral Wells: Allison Boyd, BA, Elementary Education; Aaron Crites, AAS, Criminal Justice; Zachary Cumpston, RBA; Nichole Dellinger, CAS, Criminal Justice; Haley Parsons, AAS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Alexis Feick, AAS, Child Development; Haleigh Kent, BS, Business Administration; David Morehead, AAS, Nursing; Pamela Morehead, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Trinity Phillips, CAS, Criminal Justice; Nicholas Townsend, AAS, BOG;

Parkersburg: Amanda Boso, AS, Business Administration; Coleen Barnhart, AAS, BOG; Katherine Barnhart, RBA; Rikki Barre, AAS, Nursing; Casie Bevins, BAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; April Brooks, BAS, Business Administration; Stephaine Burchard, AAS, BOG; Sean Carpenter BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Elizabeth Cockerham, AS, Business Administration; Caden Collins, BAS, Business Administration; Mattyson Darling, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Jonathan Defibaugh, AA, General Education, Magna Cum Laude, Tyler Devaughn, BAS, Supervisory Management; Brandy Edgar, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Kandi Ellison, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Chelsie Fast, AAS, BOG, RBA; Whitney Ferrebee, CAS, Criminal Justice; Tiffany Flinn, RBA; Amber Graham, AAS, BOG; Joshua Hammer, BAS, Business Administration; Rachel Hensley, AAS, BOG; Shana Hogue, AAS, Nursing; Anisa Hupp, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Sherri Jones, AS, General Education, Cum Laude; Johnathon Laxton, AS, Business Administration; Mark Lee, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Laura Lewis, AAS, BOG; Michele Looney, AAS, BOG; Parker Lowe, BAS, Business Administration; Abbi Marshall; RBA, Cameron Matheny, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Randy Merced, BAS, Business Administration; Traci Mills, AAS, Drafting, Cum Laude; Alisha O’Connor, AAS, BOG; Lyndsey Parish, AAS, BOG; Lacy Parsons, BAS, Child Development; Laken Propps, AAS, BOG; Nevada Richards, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Kalyn Ring, RBA; Kelly Rockhold, AAS, Computer and Information Technology, Cum Laude; Samuel Schuler, AA, General Education; Cindy Sells, CAS, Business Administration; Victoria Shepherd, AA, General Education, RBA, Cum Laude; Angel Spangler, CAS, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Alexandra Tennant, BAS, BS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Brooks Utt, AAS, BOG; Audrianna VanCamp, AA, General Education; William Watson, CAS, BAS, Business Administration; Markie Wolfe, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Rachel Wolfe, AS, General Education, AAS Nursing; Cassandra Yoak, AAS, Criminal Justice;

Rockport: Cheyenne Jones, CAS Criminal Justice, AAS, BOG; Ryan Kimes, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Vienna: Adrienne Blair, AS, General Education; Ryan Carpenter, AA, General Education; David Chandler, AAS, BOG; Dawson Cyran, BAS, Business Administration; Randa Eddy, RBA, Cum Laude; Devon Fancher, AAS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Brian Flinn, BAS, Legal Studies; Alyssa Hoffmann, AA, General Education; Rylee Kisner, BA, Elementary Education; Lea Mason, RBA; Garrett Napier, AAS, Business Administration; John O’Brien III, BS, Business Administration; Talia Patterson, CAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Lora Stavrakis, CAS, BAS, Business Administration; Mindy Thompson, AAS, Nursing; Tabitha Tolley, AAS, Business Administration; Kelsey Tylka, AAS, Nursing;

Walker: Zachary Acord, AAS, Occupational Development; Morgan Boyles, AAS, Nursing; Devin Cooper, BAS, Business Administration; Allison Ezell, AA, General Education, RBA, Cum Laude;

Washington: Kaitlyn Boston, RBA; Ty Dobson, RBA; Chasity Kerns, BAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Gracie Lowers, AAS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Javier Santelices, BA, Multi-Disciplinary Studies, Cum Laude; Julie Wolfe, RBA, Magna Cum Laude;

Waverly: Nicholas Butcher, AAS, Nursing; Sara Smith, AAS, BOG;

Williamstown: Zulma Alvarez Yari De, AAS, Nursing; Landon Edgar, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Tiffany Evans, RBA, Cum Laude; Courtney Wood, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice;

Arkansas – Bentonville: Sheena Ramey, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Arizona – Chandler: Maryann Garcia, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Florida – Ocala: Danielle Mann, AAS, Surgical Technology;

West Palm Beach: Willieritta Sherman Lewis, AAS, Surgical Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

Ohio – Athens: Megan Hall, AAS, Nursing;

Belpre: Whitley Dotson, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Chase Baker, BA, Elementary Education; Jessica Schofield, AAS, Nursing;

Beverly: Courtney Cain, AAS, Nursing;

Caldwell: Haylee Parks, AAS, Nursing;

Delta: Brian Bick, AAS, Technical Studies, Cum Laude;

Little Hocking: Aaron Shutts, RBA, Cum Laude;

Malta: Tori Gormley, BS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Marietta: Majeda Al Waked, BAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude; Anna Moening, RBA; Amanda Page, RBA;

New Matamoras: Nicole Haught, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Reedsville: Melissa Cowdery, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Vincent: Brayden Hanes, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Ethan Lang, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Jennifer Radabaugh, AAS, Nursing;

Waterford: Hannah Guiler, BAS, Criminal Justice; Isabella Strahler, AAS, Nursing;

Oklahoma – Sand Springs: Brandon Cassity, AAS, Occupational Development;

Tennessee – Antioch: Yasmin Gonzalez, AAS, Surgical Technology;

Texas – Donna: Julio De Leon, AAS, Occupational Development;

Virginia – Galax: Andrew Killon, AAS, Occupational Development;

Sugar Grove: Joshua Jackson, AAS, Occupational Development.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Jan. 10, 2023) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg is proud to announce its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the Fall 2022 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:

Calhoun County – Creston: Hannah Stephens;

Clay County – Clendenin: Tabitha Adkins;

Doddridge County – Salem: Teira Parrish;

West Union: Jared Harris;

Hardy County – Moorefield: Jordan Mongold;

Jackson County – Cottageville: Makayla Edwards; Adam Hoschar;

Evans: Maria Harrah; Madison Hatcher;

Given: Megan Barnett;

Le Roy: Alexis Knopp; Alexis Copeland;

Ravenswood: Jordan Knotts; Fiona Lane; Samantha Pittman; Benjamin Queen; Marissa Simmons; Amy Waugh;

Ripley: Kendra Casto; Maggy Criser; Hunter Harper; Miranda Johnson; Amanda Lee; Jasmine McClure; Hunter Miller; Zaya Settle; Savanna Whited; Johnathan Zuniga;

Kanawha County – St. Albans: Skyler Nomar;

Lincoln County – West Hamlin: Ashley Burns;

Mason County – Letart: Emma Gibbs; Adrianna Stewart;

Evans: Stella Turner;

New Haven: Bryton Grate;

Mercer County – Princeton: Summer Goad;

Ohio County – Wheeling: Jacie Baker;

Pleasants County – Belmont: Kamryn Armstrong; Samuel Kincaid; Logan White;

St. Marys: Allison Amos; Jenna Barnhart; Aliyah Bennett; Olivia Birkhimer; Jaela Davis; Wilvens Faucette; Ava Giovinazzo; Sophie Greenleaf; Emily Hadley; Sydney Maston; Willow Peyton; Mia Schofield;

Waverly: Layne Kincaid;

Ritchie County – Cairo: Valerie Bircher;

Ellenboro: Abbie Shepler;

Harrisville: Carigan Hayes; Alexander King; Haley Martin; Haley Nutt; Kaitlyn Sullivan;

Pennsboro; Andrea Davis; Chandos Hamilton; Alyssa Smith; Kiarra Weekley;

Roane County – Spencer: Katie Maldonado; Cadin Raines; Kaley Sisk; Marleigh Unger; Zachary Whitehouse;

Tucker County – Davis: Sara Luzier;

Tyler County – Friendly: Thomas Hill;

Middlebourne: Breauna Anderson; Aleeah Fletcher;

Sistersville: Emma Grimes; Sierra Underwood;

Wirt County – Elizabeth: Chad Crouser; Madison Devaughn; Autumn McKenna; Hailey Sams; Lauren Somerville;

Leroy: Morgan Cale;

Palestine: Peyton Richards; James Riggs; Adeline Sims;

Wood County – Belleville: Zoey Smith; Travis Turley;

Davisville: Brandon Dix; Amy Hutton;

Mineral Wells: Jessica Ellis; Eli Francis; Jessica Life; Justin Maze; Haley Parsons; Elizabeth Weaver;

Parkersburg: Rikki Barre; Casie Bevins; Tabitha Bingle; Makayla Burns; Emily Cogar; Valerie Correale; Mattyson Darling; Jonathan Defibaugh; Megan Dennis; Chelsie Fast; Ashley Fornash; Lloyd Frazier; Laura Gant; Emily Givens; Amber Graham; Mikaela Grant; Kaylee Hall; Joshua Hammer; Cole Hanshaw; Amelia Hartzog; Carson Huck; Shaley Hughes; Jacelyn Hyde; Rylee Jones; Kaitlyn Ketron; Cassidy Knight; Sean Lilly; James Malson; Tyler Martin; Abigail Moore; Blaiz Murray; Elizabeth Onuoha; Hannah Parsons; Kaylyn Parsons; Alison Philpott; Tallon Plum; Abram Poling; Isabella Reidmiller; Danielle Sartin; Jessica Sharp; Natalie Slusher; Alexandra Tennant; Nhi Tran; James Voutour; Phillip Wilson; Markie Wolfe;

Rockport: Kaleb Dean; Ryan Kimes;

Vienna: Devon Fancher; Lauren Hissem; Makynna Leversee; Emily Newbanks; Sofia Olson; Niveah Smith; Tabitha Tolley; Kelsey Tylka; Leslie Yetter;

Walker: Devin Cooper; Chere Jenkins;

Washington: Kenzie Johnson; Emily Jones; Alexander Life; Gracie Lowers; Michael Midkiff; Aurora Slusher;

Williamstown: Rickie Allen; Austin Bosgraf; Tara Boyce; Audrey Coiner; Tiffany Evans; Wyatt Hall; Riley Oblisk; Kaden Spencer; Claire Strobl;

Ohio – Athens: Adam Fox; Megan Hall;

Belpre: Kelly Byrne; Megan Gorham;

Beverly: Jadelynne Baker;

Coolville: Justin Fought;

Little Hocking: Lydia Johnson; Aaron Shutts;

Malta: Tori Gormley;

Marietta: Madeline Hawkins; Samantha Matheny; Michael Yonis III;

Newport: Lindsey Cross;

Racine: Christian Howell; Domenic Nudi;

Rutland: Shalynn Mitchell;

Vincent: Brayden Hanes; Ethan Lang.

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 – Philippi: Makenna Howe; Megan Rumney;

Cabell County – Culloden: Breanna Akers;

Huntington: Felicia Gross;

Lesage: John Legg;

Ona: Sierra McCracken;

Calhoun County – Arnoldsburg: Lexi Gregory;

Spencer: Caroline Northedge;

Doddridge County – New Milton: Maria Bee; Emily Gola;

Salem: Isaiah Ash; Julie Blake; Makenna Curran; Hailey Keith; Madison Lagasse; Abby McDonough; Emily Powers; Nora Sias; Abigail Thomas;

Smithburg: Heidi Kniceley;

West Union: Adam Burnside; Ethan Cross; Emma Frankenberger; Amanda Gist; Phoebe Hurst; Haley Lynch; Gabriel Stewart; Anna Trent; Mackenzie Underwood; Maleah Weber; Caleb Wekseth;

Troy: Sidney Hinzman;

Fayette County – Ansted­: Victoria Boggs;

Grant County – Petersburg: Wesley Cosner; Crystal Kuykendall;

Hampshire County – Purgitsville: Abigail Eye;

Romney: Bethany Kesner; Madison Wilkins;

Hardy County – Mathias: Nicole Cook-Tusing;

Harrison County – Salem: Maggie Sleeth;

Jackson County – Cottageville: Kaylin Butler; Tahkeya Wolfe;

Evans: Jason Barr; Shannon Hill; Cole Hutton; Benjamin Smith; Lucas Smith;

Gay: Kelci Ashby; Brianna Drennen;

Kenna: Taylor Leaptrot; Taylor Myers; Megan Pauley;

Millwood: Molly McCutcheon;

Ravenswood: Damien Caldwell; Jenny Dixon; Samantha Eades; Case Fletcher; Taylor Heath; Chelsey Helmick; Raygan Hickman; Emma Jacobs; Richard Mahan; Alexia Mynes; Autumn Pursley; Jonathan Reynolds; Deanna Schindler; Riley Shockey; Alyssa Smith; Myna Spencer; Keiah Stewart; Adrien Whited; Corbin Wilkins; Kylee Williams; Kinsey Wolfe;

Ripley: Kyanah Baldwin; Cassandra Boggess; Kanyon Evans; Gabriel Haynes; Megan Higgins; Megan Kay; Gage Parsons; Lillith Parsons; Morganne Phillips; Ian Roach; Abigail Roberts; Laken Shaffer; Robin Sheppard; McKenzie Stalnaker; Marley Summers; Emily Webb; Makenzie Woodford;

Sandyville: Kasara DiSciullo; Patrick Francis; Anna Salvado; Chloe Shinn; David Smith;

Jefferson County – Ranson: Miranda Day;

Kanawha County – Belle: Chad Brown;

Charleston: Ryan Dormagen; Jody Farmer; Virginia Thomasson;

Cross Lanes: Lisa Taylor;

Dunbar: Esther Moore;

Elkview: Ashley Eplin;

St. Albans: Lindsey Brewer;

South Charleston: April McCune;

Lewis County – Jane Lew: Erica Anderson; Angela Queen; Gracie Spiker;

Logan County – Chapmanville: Shawn Wolford;

Marion County – Fairmont­: Richard Cole;

Mason County – Leon: Valissa Bailes;

Letart: Sophie Beattie; Paige Berkley; Brittni Kaylor; Noah Litchfield;

New Haven: Trayner Howard;

Point Pleasant: Eian Grigsby; Ally Harper; Carla Stover;

Mineral County – Burlington: Cayleigh Ketterman;

Monroe County – Ballard: Andrew Bonnell;

Ohio County – Wheeling: Marlena Jasper;

Pleasants County – Belmont: Emma Broce; Delaney Brookover; Andlyn Corathers; Sage Harper; Kyle Jones; Michelle Neff; Ian Niemczyk;

Friendly: James Heflin; Joleen McBrayer;

Pleasants: Kiera Martin;

St. Marys: Isaac Anderson; Adam Bennett; Chance Cox; Cole Darnold; Ethan Davis; Zoe Davis; Josiah DeMoss; Halle Deweese; Mariah Evans; Haley Farson; Jacob Hashman; Chrissa McCoy; Adam Mercer; Mary Morrison; James Powell; Joey Ramsey; Paige Rogers; Lillian Snyder; Bella Tagliarini; Juan Timmons; Eric Wherry; Brayden Whited; Carson Wyborney;

Waverly: Sydney Cummings;

Putnam County – Poca: Tammy Naylor;

Red House: Amanda Blackshire;

Scott Depot: Adrien Gibbs;

Randolph County – Elkins: Alyssa Severino

Ritchie County – Cairo­: Denzel Edwards; Alex Hendrickson; Landyn Jenkins; Bryar Lamp; Breanna McKnight; Roxy Monroe; Sean Murphy; Abigail Nichols; Angela Stewart; Colton Walton;

Ellenboro: Brie Butta; Madison Hall; Chesnee Williams;

Harrisville: Hayden Bartlett; Gavin Britton; Lily Butcher; Ada Chen; Garrett Copeland; Trevor Cowan; Garrett Cunningham; Gavin Easton; Riley Gribble; Ethan Haught; Sarah Hill; Larissa McDonald; Cayden Moore; Quentin Owens; Russell Owens; Rebecca Sullivan;

Pennsboro: Joshua Carmichael; Olivia Dodd; Andrew Freeland; Jayci Gray; Macy Hilvers; Heath Knight; Tanner Langmeyer; Ian Martin; Levi McKenna; Vanessa Patton; Marin Rader; Conner Shaffer; Angelina Starkey; Ryan Weekley; Rachelle White; Tanyon White; Alexia Whitehair;

Petroleum: Robert Castillo;

Pullman: Maxwell Molessa;

Smithville: Lisa Tallhamer;

Roane County – Gandeeville: Brianna Fields;

Looneyville: Karli Greathouse; Coleen Mitchell; Olivia Morehead;

Reedy: Erica Ellison; Paige Mealey; Holly Terrell;

Spencer: Kyan Douglass; Carter Gaughan; Madison Rhodes; Angela Simons; Krista Taylor; Dylan Whiting; Kalista Williams;

Walton: Emma Looney;

Tyler County – Friendly: Kashia Brown;

Middlebourne: Tyler Ferrell; Addison Fletcher; Scott Gorby; Kaylee Haught; Christopher Hayes; Zoe Lemasters; Hayden Montgomery; Allison Watson; Allison Wince;

Paden City: Justin Barker;

Pennsboro: Madison Lovejoy; Autumn Shepherd;

Sistersville: Sydney Deaton; Hali Devaughn; Abigail Kimble; Leslie Morgan; Hallie Placer; Kaci Shanabarger; David Wickham;

Wayne County – Kenova: Tasha Curnutte;

Wetzel County – New Martinsville: Ashton Jackson; Holly Moore; Erika Perry; Brody Seckman; Braeden Wall; Jaden Williams;

Paden City: Kyra Dennis; Kylee Yeater;

Wirt County – Elizabeth: Hannah Blansett; Anthony Browning; Madelynn Cogar; Meredith Cottrell; Kylie Cox; Hayden Curfman; Kaleigh Fought; Kennedy Harris; Jordan Hickman; Jody Hill; Lynsey Munday; Kaeleigh Parsons; Mika Parsons; Daniel Pitts; Trinity Sears; Cheyann Seevers; Dalton Starcher; Nicole Wood; Edwin Wriston;

Palestine: Addie Bailey; Hailey Noland; Dakota White;

Wood County – Belleville: Logan Bowman; Jordan Flinn; Morgan Habeb; Alisha Hayes; Jeremiah Joyce; Chloe Lott; Anna Smith;

Boaz: Anna Amrine; Elijah Conger;

Davisville: Ashleigh Carter; Alice Cochran; Kailey Elliott; Trenton Gaston; Eliza Lawrentz; Timothy Lawrentz; Landon McGary; Baelyn Rhyne; Emilee Richards; Geneva Whitlatch;

Mineral Wells: Ashley Braniff; Aaron Crites; Zachary Cumpston; Dylan Daley; Nathan Ford; Kaytlyn Harper; Robert Jarvis; Adam Kelly; Haleigh Kent; Abigail Lathem; Randy Lin; Aiden Maze; Sean McCartney; Jayde Metz; Amber Morris; Wyatt Napier; Michael Navarro; Colton Parsons; Delaney Parsons; Kayla Payne; Lauren Powers; Aimee Rhoades; Colton Richards; Rylee Richards; Olivia Smedley; Megan Swearingen; Chelsey Yates;

Parkersburg: Samuel Abels; Isaac Algmin; Abby Anderson; Kolten Arnott; Austin Atkinson; Sean Ayers; Jaya Bell; Taylor Black; Chloe Blatt; Peyton Board; Tara Boston; Dylan Bowers; Kathryn Bowers; Kristen Brandjes; Joseph Bredon-McFarland III; April Brooks; David Buchanan; Nicole Buck; Stephaine Burchard; Lakyn Campbell; Gabriel Cantwell; Maxwell Carnes; Sean Carpenter; Raelee Chambers; Mason Cheuvront; Addison Colgrove; Caden Collins; Nadia Colombo; Wesley Comeau; Chad Conner; Brooklyn Craig; Alexis Dailey; Stephen Dailey; Emma Daley; Allison Davis; Kira Dowler; Haley Drake; Halley Durkin; Laura Elder; Bradley Emerick; Jamie Enoch; Carmen Ezell; Eric Fajardo; Seth Fallon; Allison Felker; Danielle Folwell; Stacey Fordyce; Tobin Francisco; Lincoln Geary; Addison Geibel; Dominic Ginanni-Smith; Mary Goe; Shelby Goodwin; Rhylea Graham; Alivia Gray; Rachael Green; Tiffanie Grubbs; Nickia Hardman; Logan Hartshorn; Payton Harvey; Gavin Hendershot; Colton Hesson; Riley Hilling; Jasmine Hockman; Abigail Homan; Emilia Horton; Adrienne Isaacs; Lillie Jett; Allison Johnson; Kayleigh Johnson; Sherri Jones; Owen Joy; Logan Keefer; Addison King; Johnathon Laxton; Isabella Leeson; Gavin Lemley; Michele Looney; Casey Mahoney; Sophia Mahoney; Aydan Maluski; Madison Marks; Taylor Marks; Elizabeth Martin; Kimberly Matheny; Elijah McCune; Wesly McCune; Lauren McDonnell; Meridith McKain; Kasey McKinney; Randy Merced; Aiden Merritt; Ava Metheny; Jill Metheney-Winans; Kris Miller; Lauren Modesitt; Cody Moore; Clay Morgan; Kaelin Morris; Megan Morris; Melissa Morris; Jessica Morrison; Coleen Nicoles; Sydney Nuckolls; Alisha O’Connor; Jessica Perkins; Lyndsie Pinkston; Meredith Poole; Laken Propps; Samantha Radcliff; Noah Ray; Kalyn Ring; Ryder Rollins; Christina Roush; Isabella Rutherford; Madison Sandy; Harley Saxton; Logan Schartiger; Parker Schartiger; Abrielle Schmitt; Megan Seevers; Ella Slack; Emma Smith; Hanna Smith; Wade Smith; Angel Spangler; Krista Sponsler; Amariah Sprouse; Serenity Sprouse; Alex Stanley; Kaydence Steele; Levi Stone; Tiana Tauber; Ashlynn Taylor; Helena Teltscher; Elijah Thomas; Reganne Thomas; Allison Thompson; Jocelynn Thorn; Samantha Tingler; Elliza Towner; Devin Vincent; Jena Vincent; Britney Vrolyk; William Watson; Jessica Wells; Zachary West; Kalvin Westfall; Lily Wharton; Mindy Whitacre; Gracie Wilkinson; Avery Williams; Heidi Williams; Hollie Williamson; Olivia Wilson; Nelson Woofter; Cassandra Yoak; Ayden Yost; Brady Young;

Rockport: Sharon McCoy; Jonathan Winkler;

Vienna: Yasmeen Alamin; Anthony Alawat; Jason Almond; Kayleigh Armentrout; Olivia Ashley; Aliana Bennett; Isabel Bhati; Dylan Bond; Emily Bond; Caielah Chandler; David Chandler; Elizabeth Collie; Katelyn Collins; Dawson Cyran; Emily Davis; Isabella Deangelo; Sophia Deramo; Jessika Doster; Riley Dunbar; Anna Earl; Brian Flinn; Chelsea Haught; Ashton Henke; Abigail Hines; Carley Holbert; Matthew Jaimes; John Justice; Quentin Kennedy; Caden Kotarski; Heather McGowan; Ethan Metz; Annette Mildren; Garrett Napier; John O’Brien III; Talia Patterson; Hallie Pierce; Lucila Rodriguez; Mariah Sands; Cleo Spader; Claire Tatterson; Emily Terrell; Cameron Tracewell; Annmarie Uhl; Addison Warman; Olivia Welch; Rylee Wise; Kathleen Wright; Bastet Zyla;

Walker: Timothy Bower; Chad Cottrill; Mya Green; Kathryn Hayes; Ivy Hogue; Meghan Isaacs; Torrence Piggott; Katelyn Uppole;

Washington: Priscilla Brady; James Cayton; Sara Ellem; Alayna Goff; Jackie Hunt; Chasity Kerns; Heather Lawson; Sophie McClure; Kadence Riggle; Mikayla Satow; Morgan Smith; Sarah Smith; Logan Snyder; Parker Watson; Mackenzie Williams; Ramona Wilson; Julie Wolfe; Brooke Young;

Waverly: Payton Bunch; Elaina Hull; Brookelyn Reynolds; Sara Smith; Brianna Winsett;

Williamstown: Kaci Adkins; Dylan Ashley; Emily Bailey; Justin Blevins; Gage Carpenter; Aiden Corbett; Devon Dalrymple; Tyler Fenton; Avery Flinn; Alayna Garst; Harbor Haught; Kamryn Haynes; Alayna Hoffmann; Alexander Hurst; Georgie Inman; Alexander Irvin; Shawntel James; Ava Johnson; Brylee Jones; Bo Kimble; Riley Landis; Jedidiah Lane; Darian Leach; Grace McWherter; Alex McGary; Macy Morgan; Trevor Oates; Katie Schreckengost; Avery Smith; Willow Somerville; Mohamed Sow; Janet Staats; Karly Starcher; Alyssa Stump; Alexander Tawney; Matthew Taylor; Brayden Vannoy; Leslie Villers; Conner Walker; Gabrielle West; Logan White; Payton Woodard;

Arizona – Chandler: Maryann Garcia;

California – Imperial Beach: Melyssa Suchalla;

Georgia – Lakemont: Deborah Racadag;

New Jersey – North Plainfield: Nahmira Tilghman;

Nevada – Las Vegas: Jessica Lyon;

Ohio – Athens: Sydnee Whaley;

Belpre: Kylee Bethel; Whitley Dotson; Alanna Hanlon;

Beverly: Alexis Cook; Hunter Mahoney;

Caldwell: Shailyn Hayes; Klaudia Rayner;

Coolville: Joshua Simmons; Jacob Stealey;

Cutler: Alexander Eckhart;

Fleming: Hunter Schrader;

Kenton: John Kasler;

Little Hocking: Cole Hungate; Tyler Kerns; Robert Sole;

Lowell: Abagail Offenberger; Kathryn Offenberger;

Marietta: Katie Beck; Derek Duckworth; Elizabeth Fisher; Courtney Griffiths; Stephanie King; Kalei McGlumphy; Anna Moening; Amanda Page; Mariah Parks; Emma Pfeiffer; Nicholas Spurr;

New Matamoras: Nicole Haught;

Portland: April Fraley;

Proctorville: Hannah Carroll;

Reedsville: Melissa Cowdery;

Senecaville: Travis Clark;

Waterford: Hannah Guiler;

Wheelersburg: Tiffany McClelland;

Pennsylvania – Plymouth: Dominique Bekanich;

Tennessee – Antioch: Yasmin Gonzalez;

Murfreesboro: Tammy Barr;

Texas – Donna: Julio De Leon;

Virginia – Galax: Andrew Killon;

Sugar Grove: Joshua Jackson.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Dec. 26, 2022) — Cameras filmed students in the Ripley High School auditorium as they discussed their plan to put on a musical. Excitement building day after day was soon shut down by the announcement of a pandemic. Now, these same cameras filmed students inside their homes as they continued to navigate through high school, and later, college.

My So-Called High School Rank is a documentary directed by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg that highlights the growing pressures of high school seniors around the country, from California to New York to West Virginia. The directors chose to feature Ripley High School in Jackson County, W.Va. because of how greatly it stood out from other schools. 

One of the Ripley students highlighted was WVU Parkersburg student Evan Bain.

“Ripley High School was chosen for the documentary because we decided to put on Ranked. I was pretty skeptical at first—it was wild to think about HBO coming to West Virginia,” said Bain. 

Ranked is a musical written by Davis Taylor Gomes and Kyle Holmes about high school seniors in a dystopian world where their class rank determines their value as a person. However, the musical could not be performed live as the pandemic hit—a large portion of the documentary. 

The change in students’ lives due to the pandemic was greatly touched on. The film crew went into the students’ homes to show how students adapted to quarantine and what sacrifices they had to make.

“The filming process was crazy interesting. They would come and record us rehearsing at school, leaving us mostly alone,” said Bain. “However, when they came to our houses to record, they would have us do a little activity. For example, I spent a day in online college classes.”

According to Bain, the documentary represents West Virginia in a positive light compared to how Appalachia has been previously portrayed in Hollywood.

“I really like the documentary! It has a really powerful message that most of our generation can relate to,” said Bain. “I think it represents West Virginia as a whole really well. You usually hear banjos and fiddles edited behind footage of West Virginia, but there’s nothing like that here.”

A large part of the documentary is the high school seniors’ journeys to college admissions. The audience sees students get denied and admitted to a variety of campuses. At the time of the documentary, Bain was a Business Administration major at WVU Parkersburg. 

“Funnily enough, I switched to the Digital Media Production major after watching this documentary crew at work. They showed me that working creatively can pay the bills. That’s a life I couldn’t turn down,” said Bain.

Bain is now entering his second semester as a Digital Media Production student. 

My So-Called High School Rank is available to view on HBO Max. To learn more about our Digital Media Production program, visit wvup.edu/digital-media-production.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Dec. 20, 2022) – High school students seeking hands-on training in electrical systems, maintenance repair, technician work and welding may apply to the Chemours Future of Chemistry Scholarship program until Dec. 31, 2022.

As part of Chemours’ Corporate Responsibility Commitment to increase access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills, the Chemours Future of Chemistry Scholarship program provides scholarships to talented, high-potential high school students who plan to pursue post-secondary studies in STEM.

In collaboration with WVU Parkesburg, Chemours will help provide financial assistance for students earning degrees in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Electrical Reliability and Maintenance, Mutli-Craft Technology, Reliability and Maintenance Technology or Welding Technology. The scholarship’s maximum reward is $14,000 ($3,500 per semester).

“This is a real opportunity for students in the Mid-Ohio Valley to experience an academic path to a trades position,” said Dr. Torie Jackson, WVU Parkersburg interim president. “By partnering with companies like Chemours, we are able to provide programs that meet the needs of employers and help students find employment.”

Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum GPA of 3.0, be a full-time student at WVU Parkersburg for the Fall 2023 semester, be enrolled in one of the previously mentioned programs, and be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.

Visit wvup.edu/chemours-scholarship for an application and more information. Please return applications and required documentation to rebecca.rhodes@wvup.edu or

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Parkersburg, W.Va. (Dec. 19, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg invites area residents and students to join the activities at its Open Enrollment Day on Thursday, Dec. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the main campus.

“We look forward to meeting our local high school students and those interested in entering the workforce,” said Nicole Shutts, Admissions counselor. “It is also a unique opportunity for current college students to learn about WVU Parkersburg’s many offerings and how they can become a Riverhawk.”

She continued, “College is full of opportunity, and sometimes, especially after the first semester, you may realize you want to continue on a different path. So, whether students are looking for a new major, smaller class size or a place closer to home, we are here to serve them.”

During Open Enrollment Day, guests can tour WVU Parkersburg’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the Applied Technology Center, Criminal Justice Crime Scene Simulation Lab, Digital Media Production Studio and Nursing Simulation Labs.

The Nursing and Health Sciences division has introduced the LPN to RN program, an accelerated pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. The program is designed to take 16 months and provides students online, evening and weekend courses so they can continue working while achieving their degrees.

For those seeking to enter the workforce quickly, WVU Parkersburg also offers Agribusiness, Aluminum Welding, Custodial, Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Office Specialist, Phlebotomy and Peer Recovery Support short-term career training programs. Between $1,500 and $2,000 in cost, these programs are usually six to 15 weeks, and students will take a certification exam upon completion.

In addition to providing over 50 certification and degree programs, WVU Parkersburg offers robust student support, including free disability/accessibility services, mental health counseling, tutoring and veterans assistance.

Not to mention, the Coplin Health Clinic recently opened on the main campus. Services offered include primary and acute (walk-in) care for all ages and behavioral health services. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information about Open Enrollment Day, contact the WVU Parkersburg Center for Student Services at 304-424-8310 or admissions@wvup.edu.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Dec. 14, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Board of Governors will meet Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. The meeting will take place, at 11 a.m., via Zoom. For further details and instructions on how to attend the meeting, please contact brady.whipkey@wvup.edu.

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

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Dec 14, 2022) – In November, members of the WVU Parkersburg Criminal Justice Student Organization attended the 25th Annual WV Criminal Justice Educators Association conference held at Fairmont State University. They heard from various presenters on criminal justice topics, spoke with representatives from national agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and participated in a re-entry simulation and discussion with formerly incarcerated individuals.

The conference provides opportunities for criminal justice students and faculty from across the state to present their work and hear from each other about current issues in the field. Andrew Walker, WVU Parkersburg associate professor and Criminal Justice program coordinator, presented research on forensic awareness and its impact on crimes.

WVU Parkersburg Criminal Justice student Hannah Stephens presented her work originally completed in the program’s Serial Homicide course. Stephens also received the Conference Scholar Award and placed first in the statewide undergraduate paper competition. Her paper, “Samuel Little: A Brief Summary and Analysis of America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer,” will be published in the Mid-Southern Journal of Criminal Justice.

The students also participated in competitions at the conference. The quiz bowl team, consisting of students Breauna Anderson, Nichole Dellinger, Jasmine Hockman, Megan Higgins, and Hannah Stephens, made it to the final round and placed second in the competition. The crime scene team, consisting of Isaac Algmin, Breauna Anderson, Franki Harrah, Megan Higgins, Nichole Dellinger, and Hannah Stephens, won second place in their competition.

 

 

 

 

The WV Criminal Justice Educators Association began in 1992 to promote the change of educational ideas and coursework among institutions of higher learning and criminal justice training entities in the state. Walker is a past president of the association, and WVU Parkersburg Instructor Amy Strong was elected second vice president. She will serve as the chair for the 2023 Annual Conference hosted at WVU Parkersburg.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Dec. 10, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg held its annual fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m., in its College Activities Center. Christie Willis, WVU Parkersburg alumna and Wood County Schools superintendent, served as the keynote speaker.

Willis reminded the Fall 2022 class of graduates that there are many opportunities available to them, but to always use their positions in life to elevate others. She also emphasized that it is only when people follow their passions that they become successful.

“And when you follow your passion, the possibilities are endless,” Willis said. “If you believe in what you’re doing, enjoying your work and finding purpose in your career, you will never work a day in your life.”

She continued, “Work for something that is worth something. When you dedicate your life’s work to improving the lives of others, there will be personal fulfillment, and you will be successful.”

Willis earned her Bachelor of Arts from WVU Parkersburg in 1998 and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from WVU in 2005. A teacher at heart, her passion for the classroom and learning has influenced her vision for enhancing the education system locally and at the state level.

 

WVU Parkersburg Interim President Dr. Torie Jackson also encouraged the graduating class, asking them to always think outside the box and make plans for transformative rewards.

“We can tell you big dreams are welcome here, so continue to dream big,” Jackson said. “Think of new and innovative ways to do things and don’t jump back into the box just because of the comfort it provides. Today, you show perseverance, and we all share that success with you.”

Over 120 graduates crossed the stage, with 321 students earning certificate, associate and bachelor’s degrees, pending final grades.

 

To watch the Fall 2022 commencement ceremony, visit youtube.com/wvuparkersburg.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (Nov. 21, 2022) – WVU Parkersburg’s Professional Studies Division is hosting a Fall Speaker Series where prominent local leaders share their success stories. The final presentation will take place on Nov. 30, from 12:15 – 1:00 p.m., in the College Theater, with speaker Amanda Stevens.

Stevens began her role as executive director of Downtown PKB in September 2021. Before that, Stevens held two positions at Artsbridge. First as the organization’s office manager, then as the executive director, overseeing programs, grant writing and fundraising.

She has been a grant reader and a panelist for the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History. She has been instrumental in overseeing several large-scale events and art installations, including a partnership between Artsbridge and the Grand Central Mall to create the glass mosaic mural inside the new Williamstown Elementary School.

Before Artsbridge, Stevens worked for her family’s business, DeBarr Trucking Co., in Parkersburg, W.Va. Directly after obtaining a degree from WVU Parkersburg, Stevens was a licensed real estate agent in West Virginia.

She has been a singer with local bands for over 20 years at fairs and festivals and has served as music director at her church. She has also been a vocal coach to community youth and has participated in theatre throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley.

“It is an intentional effort, on the part of the Division of Professional Studies, to provide the community with the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant, intellectually stimulating event and engage with a respected local professional,” Assistant Professor Andrew Walker said.

The Fall Speaker Series event is free to attend, and all community members are welcome.

For more information, visit wvup.edu/fallspeakerseries.