West Virginia State University Professor of English Dr. Barbara Ladner has been named a finalist for the 2025 West Virginia

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Dr. Barbara Ladner

January 27, 2026

West Virginia State University Professor of English Dr. Barbara Ladner has been named a finalist for the 2025 West Virginia Professor of the Year Award.  Each year, the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia honors an outstanding faculty member from a West Virginia college or university. Ladner…

Fall 2025 President's List

January 12, 2026

Each semester the President’s List recognizes those students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more graded hours for that semester. The faculty and staff commend the Fall 2025 President’s List students for their dedication to academic success. ARIANA B. ABDALLA EMMA E. ADAMS SA…

Fall 2025 Dean's List

January 12, 2026

Each semester the Dean’s List recognizes those students who achieved a 3.25 grade point average in 12 or more graded hours for that semester. The faculty and staff commend the Fall 2025 Dean’s List students for their dedication to academic success. ADENIJI D. ABBOTT ALISHA ACHARYA BLAISE O…

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