University of Charleston

Named Best College in West Virginia | Make Charleston’s University your University 🦅

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𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑼𝑪 🇺🇸

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

At the University of Charleston, serving those who serve is deeply important to who we are. We are proud to support more than 1,000 active duty service members and veterans currently enrolled at UC, along with thousands of military connected alumni making a difference across the world.

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Future member of the Class of 2047 🎓

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We’re proud to announce Tessla Aguilar is our Outstanding Graduate Student for the Class of 2026!

Coming to UC from Honduras 🇭🇳 Tessla is earning her MBA in Business Analytics this spring after previously completing her bachelor's degree in digital media design, along with minors in Digital Marketing & Sales and Communication.

Throughout her time at UC, she has served as a Peer Educator, Student Ambassador, cheerleader, Graduate Student Organization Vice President, and Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant. Her leadership, creativity, and involvement have left a meaningful mark on campus.

Congratulations, Tessla!

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We’re incredibly excited to welcome Dr. Ryan Moran (Class of 2012) back to the University of Charleston as one of our commencement speakers. 🎓

He currently serves as Director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, where he is working to improve access to quality healthcare — especially in rural communities.

A summa cum laude graduate and Rhodes Scholar finalist, he remains one of UC’s most accomplished alumni, and we’re honored to welcome him home to celebrate the Class of 2026.

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We’re proud to announce Julie Michalkova is our Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Class of 2026!

Coming to UC from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 Julie has made a lasting impact at UC as a student-athlete, leader, and aspiring entrepreneur.

A Professional Sales and Entrepreneurship major, she earned Provost’s and Dean’s List honors every semester while competing as an outside hitter for the Golden Eagles volleyball team. As President of the UC Sales Club, she has also created professional development opportunities for fellow students while representing UC nationally through FBLA leadership events.

Congratulations, Julie! 💛🦅

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Our students are incredibly talented 🎨

These pieces were created by Digital Media Design senior Kaleigh Serra, who is graduating this spring. In addition to leaving her creative mark across campus, Kaleigh also balanced life as a student-athlete on our softball team.

Next up: she’s heading to study architecture!

Her featured pieces include:
🖼️ Spring on Campus
🖼️ A Window into UC
🖼️ The Chicago Bean (Art Deco Style)

Just like her artwork, Kaleigh has made a lasting impact on our campus. We can’t wait to see what she creates next. 🦅

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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗨𝗖 🌎

International students are part of our school's heartbeat, and we’re proud to have more than 50 countries represented at UC. Jazzmin Jackson, a Communication student from the Class of 2026, shares insight into why so many international students choose to call Charleston’s University home.

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Class of 2026 Senior Sendoff 💛

This week we celebrated the Class of 2026 ahead of commencement and reflected on the memories, hard work, and moments you’ve shared with us along the way.

Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see where it takes you. Once a Golden Eagle, always a Golden Eagle. 🦅

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𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢: 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 💻

Create. Design. Innovate. Our Digital Media Design program helps you bring ideas to life through visual storytelling, interactive experiences, and emerging technologies, while gaining hands-on experience with the tools shaping today’s digital world.

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𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Thank you to everyone who helped bring the 10th anniversary of the i3 Competition to life. Once again, we saw an impressive lineup of posters, presentations, and thoughtful judging. Congratulations to all who earned well-deserved prize money and celebrated with a short but sweet EagleFest 🦅

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Hear from Gracyn Agnew, a freshman Innovation Scholar, who shares how UC is celebrating 10 years of innovation through the annual i3 Competition — where ideas turn into opportunity 💡

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Faculty & students at the University of Charleston have once again stunned me with their impressive presentations at the annual i3 Innovation Showcase which I had the honor of judging for the 3rd year in a row.

As one of the winners during the inaugural event in 2017…

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Milestone weekend for the UC Marathon 🏃‍

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The vibes on campus were 🔥

Shoutout to Rich Sparacin from Holbrook, New York, for not only taking part in the inaugural UC Marathon but for bringing the energy!

And thank you to the hundreds of student-athletes who helped make the race truly one of a kind and made our runners feel welcomed and supported along the course.

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𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝘾 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 🏃🏻‍♂️

Bringing a marathon back to Charleston after nearly 30 years was unforgettable. Proud of our students, community, and every runner who made it happen ❤️💛

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🏅 Medal Reveal 🏅

We're excited to finally share the official UC Marathon finisher medal — see you at the finish line!

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Happy Easter Golden Eagles 💛❤️

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𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴!📚

We were honored to once again host Read Aloud West Virginia’s Read-a-Palooza 2026, which brought the community together for a fun evening. For decades, Read Aloud volunteers have been inspiring young readers across West Virginia.

Here’s to four more decades of helping children discover the joy of reading 💛

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𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢: 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 📈

Our Marketing degree prepares you to build brands, understand consumer behavior, and create strategic campaigns that connect products and services with the right audiences. Through hands-on projects and real-world experiences, students learn how marketing drives business growth and innovation.

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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱.

In response to growing interest across campus and throughout the community, we are excited to announce a transformative pickleball project at the Welch Athletic Complex.

The project will replace the current fields with 12 premier pickleball courts, creating new opportunities for recreation and community engagement.

This initiative reflects our focus on providing students the best experience possible while investing in modern amenities that support the community.