Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 30, 2021) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg is using funding from the American Recovery Plan Act to give students a second chance, far beyond putting extra dollars in their pocket.

The college notified 245 students Thursday morning that their tuition balances were covered, and they no longer owe the institution money. The benefit — $230,397.57 dispersed to student accounts — expunging the balance of students’ accounts who had balances from the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 semesters.

“We are happy to announce our decision to utilize a portion of the proceeds from our ARPA funding to pay off the balances of student accounts for the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 semesters. We are so pleased to have this funding available to provide our students with a second chance at pursuing their dream of completing their college education,” said Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, Alice Harris.

“There is no distance we will not go to provide a path to college completion for our students, and this is just one more example of our commitment to student success,” said WVU Parkersburg President Dr. Chris Gilmer.

In Fall 2021, all students who are charged regular tuition fees, with the exception of Early College student, will be eligible for additional relief funds. The first of three fund disbursements, for students who did not have a balance, will begin being released as early as Sept. 10. Per the ARPA, funding will be dispersed to students with the greatest financial need first; those who qualify for the PELL Grant after filling out the FAFSA will be among the first to receive funding. No additional paperwork is needed to qualify for the funds, aside from the FAFSA.

“For many students, COVID is an obstacle that they were unable to overcome, which led many of them to stop pursuing a college degree. As a result of their withdrawal, many students had unpaid tuition and fee balances that jeopardized their ability to return to classes or obtain a college transcript. The administration of WVUP has great compassion for the struggle all of our students have encountered during the pandemic,” Harris said.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 27, 2021) – WVU Parkersburg’s Arts Collaborative of the Mid-Ohio Valley was recently honored during the 2021 Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA) Annual Awards virtual ceremony.

The Arts Collaborative received the Mark Ivester Innovation Award for designing and successfully implementing a program to improve the culture of the areas it serves. Dr. Ivester was the former North Georgia Technical College president and CCA Board of Directors Chair-Elect and is remembered for his legacy of leadership and putting student needs first.

Sponsored by the Ross Foundation, the Arts Collaborative is a community initiative to provide a wide representation of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s artists, music, theatre, history, art education, fine arts and cultural treasures and be a collaborative hub for its members.

“We believe that promoting a robust arts scene throughout our service area greatly enhances the quality of life for our students, employees and the community at large,” said WVU Parkersburg President Dr. Chris Gilmer. “We thank the Community Colleges of Appalachia for the honor of this award, named in memory of a true leader in the community college community, and we recommit ourselves to deserving it every day.”

Cities across the nation, including Parkersburg, have seen local revitalization due to art projects and creating community spaces for all peoples to enjoy. This includes murals, in-person and virtual performances and fostering accessibility and inclusion in the arts.

Current members of the Arts Collaborative are the Actors Guild of Parkersburg, Artsbridge, Discovery World, Downtown PKB, Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, Henderson Hall, Historic Smoot Theatre, Oil and Gas Museum, Parkersburg Art Center, Schrader Youth Ballet, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra of Parkersburg and Wood County Society and Artbeat Studio.

To stay up-to-date with the latest shows, exhibits, music and classes by visiting artsofthemov.wvup.edu or facebook.com/ArtsoftheMOV.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 22, 2021) – WVU Parkersburg was selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive $100,000 to transform the future of students in the community.

Funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) and led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the Metallica Scholars Initiative was designed to directly support students while elevating the importance of career and technical education. Metallica continues to use its global platform to speak out on the dignity of professional trades and community colleges that prepare students.

The Metallica Scholars Initiative is in its third year and has improved the earning potential for students who become Metallica Scholars. WVU Parkersburg will focus its efforts on students earning an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology by offering tuition and textbook assistance and covering costs for students to take up to four industry-recognized certification exams. The college’s goal is to elevate students’ credentialed skill sets by meeting industry standards, and raising the level of academic programs offered.

“Selection for the Metallica Scholars Initiative is further proof that WVU Parkersburg is among the top tier of higher education institutions, not just locally and in West Virginia, but nationally as well,” said WVU Parkersburg President Dr. Chris Gilmer. “Only nine colleges were selected this year from an amazing field of applicants nationwide, and we thank this iconic band, its foundation and our good friends at the AACC for their confidence in us.”

He continued, “I have always said that students in rural areas deserve the same advantages as students who might come from more economic privilege, and, given the resources, our students can compete on an equal basis with anyone. These funds and the national prominence which comes with this award will help WVU Parkersburg to continue to lift our students and the communities we serve to even greater heights of educational and career attainment. In this moment, we are indeed West Virginia and WVUP Proud.”

“We are proud to work with Metallica to advance the career and technical education provided by the nation’s community colleges,” said Walter G. Bumphus, AACC’s president and CEO. “Colleges across the country provide pathways to well-paying jobs through programs, services and training that lead to in-demand skills, certificates and degrees for students. These programs are responsive to the needs of local businesses and provide a pipeline of qualified workers to local industry. It’s a win-win for our students and the local economy. For Metallica to continue to invest in these students and communities is a testament to the power of the workforce education community colleges provide and we are proud to do this work with them.”

James Hetfield, Metallica’s vocalist/guitarist and co-founder, said, “As a touring entity, we are in direct involvement with multiple essential career choices along our path. From electrical, professional driving, culinary, mechanical maintenance, public safety, logistical organizers. And that just scratches the surface. Those, along with a multitude of other technical careers, make our touring and our performances possible. We are passionate and grateful to these trades and tradespeople.”

The MSI recipients to date are:

– Northwest-Shoals Community College, Muscle Shoals, Alabama
– Pima County Community College, Tucson, Arizona
– Hartnell College, Salinas, California
– Victor Valley College, Victorville, California
– Polk State College, Winter Haven, Florida
– Valencia College, Orlando, Florida
– North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
– Clinton Community College, Clinton, Iowa
– College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois
– Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Wichita, Kansas
– Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland
– Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
– Central Community College, Grand Island, Nebraska
– Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York
– Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, North Carolina
– Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, Oregon
– Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, Oregon
– Lone Star College, The Woodlands, Texas
– Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia
– Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington
– Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, Wisconsin
– West Virginia University Parkersburg, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 19, 2021) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its RN-BSN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Room 1300 of the college’s main campus located at 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV, 26104.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:

Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

Or email: mstoll@acenursing.org

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by September, 1, 2021.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 15, 2021) – Military Times has named WVU Parkersburg a “Best for Vets” career and technical college for the third year in a row. This time, the college earned the No. 7 ranking on the list.

More than 300 schools were considered, and Military Times evaluated schools’ programs, cost and services for military veterans and their families. The organization also measured data from the U.S. Department of Education and Veterans Affairs and Defense.

“As a retired Army Master Sergeant, I am thrilled to be a part of a team that is continually recognized for helping veterans. WVU Parkersburg is ‘Best for Vets’ due to the work and generosity of our many community partners,” said Darren Shearlock, WVU Parkersburg veterans advocate.

WVU Parkersburg’s partners in education, such as the Jan Dils Foundation, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Marine Corps League, provide student veterans scholarships, giving them greater opportunities to succeed academically.

“Completing college is not always an easy task, but fortunately, U.S. service members and veterans are used to completing difficult tasks,” said Shearlock. “If they can succeed in boot camp, overseas deployments and war, they can succeed in college. They only need the right tools and a little help.”

As a veterans advocate, Shearlock helps students manage college credit transfers, secure financing through the GI Bill and apply for VA benefits. Through community and Foundation funds, WVU Parkersburg also offers veteran-based scholarships to help students pay for tuition and fees.

The WVU Parkersburg’s Veterans Resource Center provides veteran students and families with the tools to achieve academic success and transition to civilian life. This includes offering a student-run Veterans Corps that organizes extracurricular activities for members and community events to honor patriotic holidays.

Find the “Best for Vets” rankings at colleges.militarytimes.com.

To learn more about WVU Parkersburg’s veteran resources, contact Darren Shearlock at darren.shearlock@wvup.edu or 304-424-8337.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 8, 2021) – The West Virginia University at Parkersburg Veterans Corps and campus members recently participated in the Jan Dils Walk 4 Vets Freedom Fun Run 5K.

The virtual 5K allows participants to complete the 3.1-mile walk and run at their own pace and using a course of their choosing. The Veterans Corps chose the WVU Parkersburg Walking Trail, inviting campus and community members to accomplish the course together.

Participants included Bob Boyter, Chris, Birkhimer, Curtis Casto, Kayleigh Casto, Kristie Casto, Kurt Klettner, Darren Shearlock, Megan Shearlock, Melody Shearlock, Billie Shutts and Kenna Reynolds Warren.

The Freedom Fun Run 5K is sponsored by Jan Dils Attorneys at Law with 100% of proceeds benefiting Operation Transportation, We Have Your Six and scholarships for WVU Parkersburg student veterans.

“We are proud to have the support of the community and organizations like Jan Dils, and in return, show our support through participation,” said Darren Shearlock, WVU Parkersburg veterans advocate. “Last year, monies from the Freedom Fun Run provided nine student veterans with scholarships that they may have otherwise not received.”

Online registration for the Fun Run 5K will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 9. The cost to register is $20, and participants must complete their course by July 10.

For more information on the Jan Dils Walk 4 Vets Freedom Fun Run 5K, contact Beverly Geiger at beverly@jandils.com or 304-428-8900 ext, 1335.

To learn more about WVU Parkersburg’s veteran resources, contact Veterans Advocate Darren Shearlock at darren.shearlock@wvup.edu or 304-424-8337.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 6, 2021) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg students pursuing a certificate or associate degree can stay on track with their education through the university’s Ascend program. This includes waived tuition, a monthly Kroger gift card and financial assistance to buy textbooks.

Ascend students also receive additional support in class advising, resume writing and tutoring. Upon graduation, students can be transferred into a bachelor’s degree program or enter the workforce.

“I think it’s important that college students take in all the time and resources that they can,” said Ashley Smith, a Business Administration and Ascend student. “It seemed like a no-brainer [to apply] when I already needed assistance.”

To be eligible for the program, students must be a W.Va. or Ohio resident and have 15 or less college credit hours (credits earned by high school students are not counted unless they have 30 or more hours). Students are also required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA, apply for FAFA and WV Invests (if a W.Va. resident) and be enrolled in one of the following majors:

Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Business Administration, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology, Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Digital Communication, Digital Media Production, Drafting, Electrical Reliability and Maintenance Technology, Electricity and Instrumentation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Multi-Craft Technology, Nursing, Patient Care Technician, Reliability and Maintenance Technology, Residential and Commercial Technology, Strategic Communication, Surgical Technology and Welding.

The application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, July 27. To apply, visit wvup.edu/ascend/join.

Interested students and families may join information sessions on July 7, at 1 p.m., or July 8, at 7 p.m., at wvup.edu/join or wvup.edu/live.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 28, 2021) – Eight West Virginia University at Parkersburg faculty members have been selected for promotions ahead of the 2021-2022 academic year. The promotions are effective in August.

Three faculty members earned the rank of full professor, one more received a promotion to associate professor, and four were promoted to assistant professor.
• Christiane Calvert – promoted to assistant professor of child development
• Holly Dexter – promoted to assistant professor of accounting
• Traci Dolan-Priestley – promoted to assistant professor of English
• Rebecca Duckworth – promoted to professor of nursing
• Dr. Uta Hempel – promoted to professor of biology
• Danielle Kelly – promoted to assistant professor of English
• Dr. Stephanie Smith-Stout – promoted to associate professor of nursing
• Dr. Melissa Spivy – promoted to professor of education

To receive a promotion in rank, a faculty member must have demonstrated significant contributions in the areas of teaching and service to students, professional growth and development, and service to the institution and community.

“Faculty promotions are a formal recognition of the hard work, dedication and contributions of our faculty to student success,” said WVU Parkersburg Provost Chad Crumbaker. “We are very proud to share this recognition that is given after review by their faculty colleagues and the institution as a whole and based on each faculty member’s academic and professional activities over the past several years. We look forward to their future successes and accomplishments.”

Parkersburg, W.Va. – (June 22, 2021) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg is once again the most affordable college in W.Va. by University HQ.

The published rankings help students discover the best school that matches their budget and career path by comparing college tuition rates, the number of degrees offered and graduating salaries across the U.S.

“Once again, this rating demonstrates that high quality is not measured by high cost. Our programs are competitive in quality with any programs nationally at a comparably resourced university,” said President Dr. Chris Gilmer. “Our faculty and staff are top-notch, and we are committed to one major goal in all we do: student success.”

He continued, “Why spend thousands more dollars when you can earn a nationally accredited degree right here at home, and this year we are not raising tuition because of the challenges students and their families are facing due to the pandemic. We wear this recognition as a badge of honor demonstrating that we put students first.”

WVU Parkersburg offers in-state and out-of-state tuition below the national average for 50 degree programs. Additionally, the university’s tuition charges are capped, so any credits taken in excess of 12 credit hours per semester are offered at no additional charge.

Students may apply for financial aid to receive scholarships, federal grants and loans to help pay for tuition. Programs like WV Invests and WVUP Ascend also exist for students seeking certificates and associate degrees in eligible programs to help cover the cost of tuition and fees.

For high school students seeking a head start on their college career, WVU Parkersburg’s Early College program can save parents up to $23,760 in tuition. High school students may take college credits at a reduced rate of $150 per course and have the potential to graduate high school with a certificate or associate degree.

Visit wvup.edu/future-students or call 304-424-8310 to view WVU Parkersburg’s majors, cost and aid and other services.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 14, 2021) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg awarded certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees to May 2021 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 May WVU Parkersburg graduates include:

BARBOUR COUNTY – Moatsville: Bailey Nestor, AAS, Welding Technology, Cum Laude;

BERKELEY COUNTY – Martinsburg: Daniel O’Brien, RBA, Cum Laude;

BRAXTON COUNTY – Gassaway: Jacob Ellis, AAS, Computer Information Technology, Cum Laude;

CABELL COUNTY – Huntington: Katy Copeland, BAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

DODDRIDGE COUNTY – Salem: Alyssa Barnes, CAS, General Education; Eliana Sias, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude;

West Union: Raine Fritz, CAS, General Education; Jared Harris, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Gabrielle Jones, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Staclyn White, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude;

GREENBRIER COUNTY – Ronceverte: Ashtann Brown, BAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude;

JACKSON COUNTY – Cottageville: Daniel Easter, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Makayla Edwards, AAS Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Jonathan Fields, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Tyler Hartley, BAS Criminal Justice; Tyler Hill, CAS, AS, Business Administration; Adam Hoschar, CAS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Ariel Rebstock, AA, General Education;

Evans: Haley Conley, AAS, Criminal Justice;

Gay: Christopher Holcomb, AAS, Occupational Development;

Kenna: Jahlea Bumpus, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Klarie Garnes, BS, Nursing; Suzanna Webb, AAS, Nursing;

LeRoy: Krissa Scarberry, CAS, Child Development;

Millwood: Devin Haid, AAS, Welding Technology, Cum Laude; Jacie Shaver, AAS, Drafting, Cum Laude;

Ravenswood: Alexa Barker, BAS, Criminal Justice; Jacob Bennett, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; James Bergum, CAS, Industrial Maintenance, Summa Cum Laude; Diana Brown, AAS, Business Administration; Damien Caldwell, AAS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Samantha Casto, AAS, Child Development; Nathanael Flesher, BAS, Supervisory Management, Magna Cum Laude; Jacob Graham, CAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Chesney Hudson, CAS, General Education, BA, Multi-Disciplinary Studies; Lane Hughes, AAS, Strategic Communication; Shane Johnson, CAS, General Education, BA, Elementary Education; Shasta Kerns, AAS, Nursing; Natasha Lemley, CAS, Legal Studies, Magna Cum Laude; Ryan Manley, AAS, Nursing; Patricia O’Neil, RBA; Daniel Parsons, AAS, Nursing;

Ripley: Allison, Cartmill, RBA; Victoria Cunningham, CAS, AS, Business Administration; James Dobbs, BAS, Communication and Media Studies-Strategic Communication; Joely Good, CAS, AS, Business Administration; Tyler Harmon, AAS, Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Nisha Holley, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Clifford Kay II, AAS, Drafting; Anna Kimble, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Elijah Randolph, CAS, AS, BS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Skylar Rose, AS, General Education; Elaina Segsworth, CAS, Business Administration; Josiah Smith, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Rachel Snyder, CAS, AAS, Business Administration;

Sandyville: Patrick Francis, AAS, Business Administration; Brooke Hatcher, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Adriana Miller, AS, Business Administration; Alexandra Miller, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Alum Creek: Lindsay Turley, BS, Nursing;

Belle: Victoria White, BS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude;

Charleston: Emily Burdette, CAS, AAS, BS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Ryan Burgess, BS, Nursing; Corey Casdorph, AAS, Nursing; Samuel Johnson, BS, Nursing; Raul Olivares, RBA; Courtney Mongold, BS, Nursing;

Cross Lanes: Alexandria Musilli, AAS, Nursing;

Saint Albans: Kirsten Wiik, CAS, AAS, Child Development;

Sissonville: Hannah Faber, RBA;

MARION COUNTY – Fairmont: Rachel Wyandt, BAS, Child Development;

MASON COUNTY – Point Pleasant: Hannah Halley, CAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

MINGO COUNTY – Delbarton: Cameron Dempsey, BS, Nursing; Carl Dempsey, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude;

Red Jacket: Kimberly Horton, CAS, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

MONONGALIA COUNTY – Morgantown: Brooke McDonald, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude; Barbara Pritt, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude; Baldev Krishan Rathore, BAT, Magna Cum Laude; Karanveer Rathore, BAT, Cum Laude;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – Belmont: Benjamin Adams, AAS, Business Administration; Randa Fluharty, AS, Business Administration;

St. Marys: Colton Barnhart, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology; Ciara Bennett, CAS, AAS, Legal Studies; Richard Burkhammer, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Bralynn Davis, CAS, AA, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Isabella Davis, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Mara Eisenbarth, CAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Jacob Elder, CAS, AA, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Lara Fetty, CAS, AA, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Brody Grimes, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Emily Hadley, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Madeline Hilvers, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Cody Moore, CAS, General Education; Abigail Peckens, CAS, General Education; Logan Rice, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Mallory Webb, BAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Cari Weekley, BAS, Business Administration; Kylie Wright, CAS, AA, General Education, Magna Cum Laude;

Waverly: Lakyn Ankrom, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Hannah Hudson, CAS, AA, General Education;

PRESTON COUNTY – Bruceton Mills: Ashlynn Phillips, AAS, Surgical Technology, Summa Cum Laude;

PUTNAM COUNTY – Hometown: Joseph Nesbitt, BS, Nursing;

Liberty: Alesha Brubaker, AAS, BOG;

Scott Depot: Melissa Melton, CAS, AAS, Child Development;

RITCHIE COUNTY –Ellenboro: Amanda Mowery, AAS, Strategic Communication, Summa Cum Laude; Morgan Reilly, BAS, BS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Harrisville: Sydney Cline, AAS, BOG; Alexis Enoch, CAS, General Education; Katelyn Lambert, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude;

Pennsboro: Kaleb Cole, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Branden Sisler, AAS, Computer Information Technology; Samantha Waggoner, CAS, General Education; Dakota Wayne, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude;

Pullman: Evan Napier, CAS, AAS, Business Administration;

Smithville: India Hodge, AAS, Child Development; Nichole Tallhamer, AAS, Nursing;

ROANE COUNTY – Gandeeville: Stacey Miller, AS, Business Administration;

LeRoy: Cheyenne Brown, AA, General Education;

Reedy: Samantha Paxton, AA, General Education, BA, Elementary Education;

Spencer: Tina Deweese, CAS, BAS, Business Administration; Olivia Kinder, AAS, Child Development; Elizabeth McCune, CAS, Patient Care Technician, AS, General Education; Kristen Myers, CAS, General Education;

TYLER COUNTY – Alma: Lauren Seckman, CAS, General Education, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;

Friendly: Thomas Hill, AAS, Computer Information Technology;

Middlebourne: Shayla Griffey, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude;

Sistersville: Jacob Rice, CAS, Electricity and Instrumentation Technology, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity;

UPSHER COUNTY – Buckhannon: Vanessa Hedrick, BAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude;

WAYNE COUNTY – Kenova: Tasha Curnutte, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

Wayne: Amanda Bradley, BAS, Child Development;

WETZEL COUNTY –Paden City: Bradley Baker, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity, Magna Cum Laude;

WIRT COUNTY – Elizabeth: Paul Bunner, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Haylee Exline, AAS, Legal Studies, Cum Laude; CiAnna Murray, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Mika Parsons, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Sierra Runner, CAS, General Education; Shannon Stanley, BAS, Supervisory Management; Amber Yoak, RBA;

Palestine: Dana Gupton, AAS, Technical Studies; Peyton Richards, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity; Casey Sims, BAS, Business Administration; Stacey Wyer, RBA, Summa Cum Laude;

Walker: Mary Ellen Hunt, CAS, Criminal Justice;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: Morgan Bowman, AS, Business Administration; Morgan Habeb, AAS, Computer Information Technology; Sarah Kaufman, CAS, General Education, BA, Elementary Education; Olivia Smith, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude;

Davisville: Angela Bradley, RBA; Courtney Hulsey, CAS, General Education; Jordan Irick, AAS, Business Administration; Elizabeth McPeek, RBA; Anthony Perry, CAS, General Education; Chance Rawson, CAS, AS, BAS, BS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Elizabeth: Hunter Moore, AAS, Business Administration;

Mineral Wells: Emily Browning, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Wenola Cox, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Sutherlin Greenburg, BS, Business Administration; Nathan Grygiel, CAS, Electricity and Instrumentation Technology, CAS, Industrial Maintenance, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; Tiffany Johnston, BAS, Supervisory Management; Alicia Life, AAS, Strategic Communication, Magna Cum Laude; Wyatt Linder, CAS, Electricity and Instrumentation Technology, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity, AAS, BOG; Danielle Lockhart, BS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Kenneth Mason, BAS, Business Administration; Dianne McClung, RBA; Jayde Metz, AAS, Nursing; Tkeirston Sams, CAS, General Education, BA, Elementary Education;

Parkersburg: Samuel Abels, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Kimberlynn Adams, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Mackenzie Allman, AAS, Criminal Justice; Abby Anderson, CAS, General Education; Chase Anderson, CAS, General Education; Sierra Backus, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Joel Bandy, BAS, Business Administration; Darrius Basta, AAS, Nursing; Corey Beach, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity; Brittany Blevins, CAS, Child Development; Dylan Bowers, AAS, Computer Information Technology; Lindsey Brookover, BS, Nursing; Nicole Buck, AAS, Child Development, Cum Laude; Brandi Bush, BAS, Criminal Justice; Morgan Carez, BA, Elementary Education; Brittany Carpenter, AAS, Nursing; Sean Carpenter, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Katelyn Carroll, CAS, General Education; Taylor Casey, AAS, Nursing; Cynthia Clemons, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Melissa Dailey, BS, Nursing; Olivia Dailey, CAS, General Education; Megan Dennis, CAS, General Education; Seneca Donohue, BAS, Business Administration; Travis Doss, AAS, Computer Information Technology; Brandy Edgar, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Becky Ellison, RBA; Nicholas Fosselman, CAS, Welding Technology, Cum Laude; Dusty Fox Jr., CAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Allison Freeland, CAS, Patient Care Technician; Serena Graham, CAS, AAS, Legal Studies, BAS, BS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Tina Greear, AAS, Nursing; Alexia Haislop, CAS, General Education, RBA, Cum Laude; Rashelle Hamilton, BA, Elementary Education; William Helman, BAS, Business Administration; Britney Hersman, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Lindsey Hinkle, CAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Michael Holbert, RBA; Jensen-Diana Hoover, CAS, Business Administration; Olivia Hornbeck, CAS, Business Administration; Adrienne Isaacs, AS, Business Administration; Kelly Jones, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Karen Kemmerer, AAS, Nursing; Paris Kessinger, AAS, Computer Information Technology; Desiree Krafft, AAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Paige Leasure, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Richard Mace, AAS, Computer Science; Brittany Martin, CAS, AS, Business Administration; Kimberly Matheny, AAS, BOG, Magna Cum Laude; Chancelor Maul, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity; Glen McGee, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology, Cum Laude; Ashley McCloy, AAS, Business Administration; Terry McDonald, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Savannah Miller, CAS, AS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Darlin Muelas Cruz, AAS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Blessing Onianwa, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Elizabeth Parks, CAS, Child Development; Daniel Parsons Jr., AAS, Welding Technology, Cum Laude; Lacy Parsons, CAS, Child Development, CAS, Paraprofessional Pre-K-12; Breanna Pelfrey, CAS, General Education, BA, Elementary Education; Brooke Powell, AAS, Nursing; Candy Pyles, CAS, AAS, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Dylan Reeder, RBA; Heather Reid, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Jonathan Reynolds, AAS, Welding Technology; Hanna Richards, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Steven Rinehart, RBA; Jenna Robinson, BAS, Business Administration; David Sears, AAS, Computer Information Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Carrie Sharp, AAS, BOG; Victoria Shepherd, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Kameron Snyder, CAS, Criminal Justice; Alexis Starcher, AAS, Nursing; Robert Taylor, BS, Business Administration; Alexandra Tennant, CAS, AAS, AS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Matthew Vanmeter, AAS, Computer Information Technology, Cum Laude; Donatas Vasauskas, AAS, Computer Science, BAT, Magna Cum Laude; Heather Vanway, CAS, Business Administration; Aaron Walker, AAS, Welding Technology; Cody Watkins, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology; William Watson, AAS, Business Administration; Jennifer Williamson, BS, Nursing;

Vienna: Allison Akers, CAS, General Education; Kara Bennett, CAS, Child Development, Cum Laude; Jennifer Broffman, CAS, Business Administration, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Robert Clatworthy, CAS, Business Administration, AAS, Business Technology; Seth Davidson, AAS, BOG; Jessika Doster, CAS, Business Administration; Brian Flinn, CAS, AAS, Legal Studies; Thomas Flis, BS, Nursing, Cum Laude; Michelle Gonzalez, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Eryn Gray, RBA, Cum Laude; Jeffrey Grogg, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Leah Harvey, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Charles Helmick, AAS, BOG; Jodi Holliday, CAS, AAS, Child Development; Taylor Hoover, BS, Nursing; Lory Ice, BAS, Criminal Justice; Jackson Justice, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Nathan Miller, AAS, Computer Information Technology; James Nesselrode, RBA; John O’Brien III, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Paul Porter, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Nathan Settle, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Jennifer Valentine, AAS, Nursing; Victoria Walls, CAS, AS, Business Administration; Matthew Wilson, CAS, AS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Bryon Yetter, CAS, AAS, BAS, Business Administration;

Walker: Derek Ballengee, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Mackenzie Byrd, CAS, General Education; Devin Cooper, CAS, AS, Business Administration; Allison Ezell, CAS, General Education; Ashley Gilbert, CAS, Electricity and Instrumentation Technology, CAS, Industrial Maintenance, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology, Cum Laude; Katie Hudkins, BAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Michelle Moore, RBA, Cum Laude;

Washington: Kaitlyn Boston, CAS, General Education; Chelsea Bunner, AAS, Child Development, Magna Cum Laude; Corettia Davis, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Kinley Caudle, CAS, General Education; William Cochran, CAS, General Education; Zackary Cunningham, CAS, Electricity and Instrumentation Technology; Melissa Dailey, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Madison Dye, CAS, General Education; Brandon Echard, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Kohl Eddy, AAS, Business Administration; Paige Flanigan, BA, Elementary Education; Paige Hughes, CAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Jakob Hupp, CAS, Welding Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Rylan Johnson, CAS, Electricity and Instrumentation, CAS, Industrial Maintenance, AAS, Multi-Craft Technology; LaDawn Joy, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Adreana Linville, AAS, Surgical Technology; Audra Parker, AAS, Child Development; Meredith Perkins, CAS, AS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Javier Santelices, CAS, General Education, Cum Laude; Rebecca Tanner, AAS, BOG; Megan Vankirk, AAS, BOG; Jacob White, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology; Courtlyn Williams, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude;

Waverly: Meredith Davis, CAS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Kayle Hollister, AAS, Nursing; Lindsay Shafer, CAS, AS, BS, Business Administration;

Williamstown: Heather Carpenter, CAS, AA, General Education, BA, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Boston Caruthers, AAS, Business Administration; Devon Dalrymple, AAS, Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude; Kaleb Enochs, AAS, BOG; Sedonie Ernak, CAS, AAS, Business Administration; Bryce Haer, AAS, Business Administration; Laura Maidens, CAS, General Education, BA, Elementary Education; Brooke Overton, CAS, Business Administration; Breeann Reynolds, CAS, General Education; Lauren Sexton, CAS, General Education, Summa Cum Laude; Courtney Taylor, CAS, General Education; Bailee Westbrook, RBA; Adesa Williams, CAS, BAS, Criminal Justice;

CALIFORNIA – Victorville: Jaylene Barrueta, AAS, Surgical Technology, Cum Laude;

COLORADO – Elbert: Jake Merritt, AAS, Technical Studies, Cum Laude;

GEORGIA – Canton: Sarah Weeks, CAS, General Education, AAS, Strategic Communication, BAS, Communication and Media Studies-Strategic Communication, Cum Laude;

Macon: Alweera Memon, CAS, Child Development, Cum Laude;

MINNESOTA – Farmington: Shara Waybright, AAS, Surgical Technology;

OHIO – Belpre: Mary Aquino, RBA; Timothy Bales, AAS, Drafting, Magna Cum Laude; Darian Betts, RBA; Kelly Byrne, CAS, Child Development; Hannah Gessel, AAS, Child Development; Hannah Heck, AAS, Nursing; Mikael Hinton, BAT; Callie Lyons, RBA; Shatona Wolfe, RBA;

Beverly: Rebecca Seagraves, RBA;

Caldwell: Alexis Morgenstern, AAS, Nursing;

Coolville: Jonathan Graham, AAS, BOG; Own Tidd, CAS, Welding Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

Cutler: Deric Allen, AAS, Nursing;

Fleming: Cameron Bartmess, CAS, AS, Business Administration;

Gallipolis: Tiffany Marcum, CAS, Child Development;

Little Hocking: Christine Berg, RBA; Ryan Simoniette, AAS, Criminal Justice; Michela Stackpole, AAS, Nursing; Chase Weihl, AAS, Drafting; Paiten Wotring, BA, Elementary Education, Cum Laude;

Marietta: Derek Duckworth, CAS, AS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Taryn Harris, BAS, Child Development, Cum Laude; Katlyn Holsinger, CAS, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Brian Proper, AAS, BOG; Amanda Snyder, CAS, Legal Studies; Michael Stoffel, BAT; Chloe Stevens, AAS, Nursing;

Newport: Taylor Graham, CAS, AAS, Business Administration

Syracuse: Christine Morgan, RBA, Magna Cum Laude;

Thornville: Joshua Hultgren, AAS, Occupational Development, Magna Cum Laude;

Waterford: Hannah Guiler, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice;

Waverly: Kala Bakenhaster, AAS, BOG;

Whipple: Audrey Erb, AAS, Strategic Communication, Magna Cum Laude;

Wooster: David Hershberger, AAS, Occupational Development, Magna Cum Laude;

PENNSYLVANIA – Templeton: Becca Bowser, AAS, Technical Studies;

TEXAS – San Antonio: Jessica Wells, AAS, BOG.