West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Seal of West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Former names
Parkersburg Branch of West Virginia University (1961–1966), West Virginia University-Parkersburg Center (1966–1971), Parkersburg Community College (1971–1989)
MottoSummum Bonum (Latin)
Motto in English
The Highest Good
TypePublic community college
Established1961; 63 years ago (1961)
Parent institution
West Virginia Community and Technical College System
AccreditationHLC
PresidentTorie Jackson
Academic staff
Total: 257[1]
(93 full-time / 164 part-time)
Administrative staff
100+[2]
Students4,292
Undergraduates4,292
Location
Parkersburg
,
West Virginia
,
United States

39°13′0″N 81°30′21″W / 39.21667°N 81.50583°W / 39.21667; -81.50583
CampusSmall city
Student newspaperThe Chronicle
NicknameRiverhawks
MascotRicky the Riverhawk
Websitewvup.edu

West Virginia University at Parkersburg, abbreviated WVUP and WVU Parkersburg, is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Although it was originally part of West Virginia University, it is now an independent public institution with its own board of governors and degree-granting authority. Conceived as a community college to serve seven counties in west central West Virginia, it now offers baccalaureate programs. It is the largest community college in West Virginia and the state's fifth largest public college with over 3,900 students.[dubious – discuss]

WVU Parkersburg is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[3]

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  2. ^ "Human Resources". wvup.edu. Archived from the original on April 10, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  3. ^ "HLC Accreditation". wvup.edu. Archived from the original on April 10, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.