West Virginia
‘A Hidden Gem’: West Virginia Wesleyan College named among best in region by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review
Building on a 134-year mission of academic excellence, service to others and equipping leaders, West Virginia Wesleyan College continues to gain recognition in prestigious college rankings. The college was ranked among the top 10 for Best Value in the South in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges and is listed as one of the Best Regional Colleges by The Princeton Review.
In the U.S. News & World Report rankings, the college was ninth for Best Value among Regional Colleges in the South and 30th overall in the same area. West Virginia Wesleyan College was the only West Virginia higher education institution to earn a Best Value Ranking.
West Virginia Wesleyan is also listed as one of the Top Performers on Social Mobility, which assesses how well schools graduate students who received federal Pell Grants.
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing John Waltz said, “We’ve experienced two consecutive years of overall growth, over 10% in that time. With West Virginia freshman enrollment up 20% and a 40% growth in graduate enrollment, it is clear that students and families value a Wesleyan education and recognize it as the premiere education in our region. West Virginia Wesleyan continues to provide critical solutions to market needs.”
In determining Best Value Schools, U.S. News & World Report considered academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid.
More than 95 percent of WVWC students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships. WVWC awards academic scholarships up to $18,000 per year, which can be combined with co-curricular scholarships (athletics, creative arts, community service), the West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship, and all outside scholarships obtained by incoming students.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings follow the college’s listing in the ‘Best in the Mid-Atlantic’ section of The Princeton Review’s “2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region” publication.
College Raptor, a leading college planning platform, also selected West Virginia Wesleyan College as one of its Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast, based on graduation rates, retention, student-to-faculty ratio, endowment per student and other metrics via the National Center for Education Statistics.
West Virginia Wesleyan College will host Fall Open Houses on October 26 and November 16, giving prospective students the opportunity to discover how they can find their place at their Home Among the Hills. For more information, visit www.wvwc.edu.
West Virginia
2025 West Virginia hunting, trapping, fishing licenses now on sale
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that annual hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and stamps for the 2025 seasons are now available for purchase online at WVhunt.com.
“A West Virginia hunting and fishing license is your ticket to unforgettable adventures in the Mountain State,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “Whether you’re renewing your annual license and stamps or purchasing a lifetime license for your kids or grandkids, buying your hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and stamps has never been more convenient.”
Annual hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and stamps are valid for the calendar year and may be purchased online at WVhunt.com. To learn more about the WVDNR’s 2025 license products, visit WVdnr.gov/2025-license-guide.
WVDNR Promotes Gift the Outdoors Holiday Guide
In addition to encouraging hunters, trappers and anglers to renew their 2025 licenses and stamps early, the WVDNR is promoting digital gift certificates, online lifetime licenses and collectible license cards as part of its annual Gift the Outdoors holiday campaign.
The gift guide includes the following hunting, fishing and outdoors-related gift ideas:
- WVDNR Gift Certificates: Can be used to purchase licenses stamps and other hunting and fishing privileges.
- West Virginia Lifetime Licenses: A timeless gift for children and grandchildren providing a lifetime of hunting and fishing adventures.
- Wonderful West Virginia Magazine Subscriptions: This flagship publication of the WVDNR features immersive storytelling and breathtaking photos that celebrate the natural beauty of West Virginia.
To learn more about these holiday gift options, visit WVdnr.gov/gift-2024.
West Virginia
Transfer WR Singleton commits to West Virginia
West Virginia has added a commitment from Eastern Michigan wide receiver transfer Oran Singleton.
Singleton is coming off a season where he hauled in 64 catches for 639 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also had 23 rushing yards on 6 carries.
The Florida native started his career at Akron but transferred to Hutchinson C.C.
He has one year of eligibility remaining in his career.
WVSports.com will have more with Singleton in the near future.
West Virginia
West Virginia Wraps up Nonconference Slate with a Win Over Mercyhurst
Morgantown, WV – West Virginia senior guard Javon Small scored a game-high 19 points while senior center Eduardo Andre put in a Mountaineer career-best 14 points and senior guard Tobi Okani recorded a double double with 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Mountaineers (9-2) extended their winning streak to five with a 67-4 win over the Mercyhurst Lakers (6-9) Sunday afternoon.
Mercyhurst took the early lead, but West Virginia responded with a 7-0 run, ignited with a three from freshman guard Jonathan Powell, and forced Lakers head coach Gary Manchel to take a timeout.
Lakers senior forward Jeff Planutis buried a three out of the break to get back within two. The Mountaineers answered with another 7-0 run with Javon Small opening the run with a midrange jumper and Toby Okani finishing with a backdoor to cut to the rim to cap it off for the 16-7 lead at the 12:27 mark of the first half.
West Virginia struggled to pull away from a Mercyhurst program that jumped up to the Division I level over the summer and did not grab a double-digit lead until 5:50 left in the half after a jumper from senior guard Joseph Yesufu.
Eduardo Andre gave the Mountaineers their largest first half lead of 14, and the final field goal of the half, for his nine first half points with 3:32 remaining until halftime as the Mountaineers took a 35-22 lead into the break.
After West Virginia went up 16 to begin the second half, Mercyhurst dwindled the Mountaineers lead to nine with a 7-0 run, led by Aidan Reichert putting in the final five consecutive points.
West Virginia broke the game open with a 15-0 run midway through the second half with Toby Okani lead the way with six points as the Mountaineers took a 54-32 lead and coasted to a 67-46 victory.
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