UC Innovation Scholars

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Jeslyn and Nijor on earning their Leadspace Leadership Certification through Kinetic Leadership Consulting!

This accomplishment highlights their commitment to growing as leaders and developing the skills needed to make a lasting impact. We are excited to see how they put their leadership abilities into action and continue to make a difference in their academic, professional, and community pursuits.

09/17/2026

Freshman Innovation Scholar and team Storyteller, Sarah Nagy, has been working on something new for us.
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Introducing our newsletter, "Innovation In Action."

Stay tuned for more program highlights, team introductions, and innovation insights. 👏

Read along here 👇

Let's think bigger. Join us in building a culture of innovation across every corner of West Virginia.

09/14/2026

Mark your calendars! The University of Charleston Innovation Scholars and the School of Health Sciences are hosting our annual Ghosts & Goodies event, and you’re invited.

Join us on the University of Charleston Lawn for a safe, family-friendly evening packed with Halloween fun, games, and treats for all ages.

📍 Date: Monday, October 19

📍 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Admission: FREE and open to the public!

What to expect:

🍬 Costume contest

🍬 Interactive games & activities

🍬 Plenty of candy and trick-or-treating

Bring the whole family, wear your best costume, and help us celebrate the season. We can't wait to see you there!

09/11/2026

New podcast episode!

In this episode of the Innovation Scholars Podcast, Kaylee Anderson sits down with Madhur Bedre to explore innovation, problem-solving, and career growth. From navigating different opportunities to developing a mindset focused on adaptability, this conversation highlights what it takes to think critically, solve real-world problems, and build a meaningful career.

Catch the episode by searching “UCWV Innovation Scholar Podcast” on your preferred platform or by clicking the link in the comments!

09/01/2026

The UC Innovation Scholar Podcast is back in session!

How does a 100-year-old company adapt to a rapidly changing world? On the latest episode, Kaylee Anderson sits down with David Wertz, VP of Blenko Glass Company, to explore how a historic West Virginia brand evolved through modern challenges.

Catch the episode by searching "UCWV Innovation Scholar Podcast" on your preferred platform or by clicking the link in our comments.

08/14/2026

What a great session with Bob Coffield! We are happy this coincided with our Innovation Scholar Welcome Week. Professional experiences like this make the scholar program so valuable.

08/13/2026

The Innovation Scholars are back for 2026! We had an awesome opening day, highlighted by an Improv Theater workshop with Jason Young from The Vintage Theater Company. Did you know that improv involves skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity? Just like innovation!

08/04/2026

Congratulations to Innovation Scholar Natalie Toney for winning the Inner Geek’s Comic Book Cover Art contest! She is a talented artist who brings creative ideas to our projects both on and off campus. Great work Natalie!

07/21/2026

Got 5 minutes? That’s all you need to learn something cool today. 💡

We just dropped our very first Innovation Spotlight mini-podcast episode! Join host Dr. Travis Kahle as he dives into an incredible alumni story with Jerry Englert and the development of the Electronic Thermometer.

🎧 Catch the episode by searching "UCWV Innovation Scholar Podcast" on your preferred platform or by clicking the link in our bio/comments.

05/04/2026

We had a fantastic time touring Touchstone Research Laboratory, Ltd. with founder and CEO Brian Joseph. This is one of the most innovative companies in the US, and it’s headquartered right here in the beautiful Mountain State. Here we are pictured in front of Touchstone’s patent wall. It was an honor to spend time with Brian and learn about all the incredible things they’re doing!