From staff reports
WEST LIBERTY West Liberty University held its Spring Semester Convocation, last Wednesday, in a virtual presentation, recognizing numerous faculty and staff members.
Dr. W. Franklin Evans began the meeting with comments that shared his vision of success and encouraged everyone to believe that “any and all things are possible.”
Evans, who began his role as president just a few weeks ago, stressed the need to continue the qualities that make West Liberty University unique as the university serves students and focuses on student success.
Vice President of Enrollment Scott Cook reported an overall increase in enrollment of 3 percent over last spring, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evans settling into his role as president of West Liberty University By
Dr. W. Franklin Evans poses with West Liberty University officials during a ribbon cutting February 4.
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. Dr. W. Franklin Evans says he is trying his best to balance his time between presidential duties, introducing himself to the campus life and getting to know leaders in the Wheeling area during his first days on the job as president of West Liberty University.
Evans became West Liberty’s 37th president and the first president at the 183-year old institution to be a person of color when his term began January 1. The former president of Vorhees College spoke with MetroNews and said he has stayed busy trying to get a better lay of the land and become more comfortable.
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Spring Convocation Sets the Tone for Success
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Feb. 9, 2021 There might be snow on the Hilltop, but West Liberty University held its Spring Semester Convocation at noon last Wednesday in a virtual presentation taped for campus via Topper Station.
The annual event provides updates from the president and his cabinet and includes the presentation of faculty awards and employee years of service honors.
President W. Franklin Evans
President Dr. W. Franklin Evans began the meeting with brief comments that shared his vision of success and encouraged everyone to believe that “any and all things are possible.”