OCTOBER 2026 – NEWS FROM THE NEST

Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Donates $10,000 to Scholarship

The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter presented Wheeling University President, Dr. Dianna Vargo, with a $10,000 check for the Rev. Charles Currie Philadelphia Alumni Scholarship. Following the annual Pieco-Ryan Golf Scramble, organizers Mario Gambescia and Mike Murkley gave Dr. Vargo the check. About 80 alumni and friends attended this year's scramble and dinner, including Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ryan Lovell and Vice President for Advancement, Kelly Klubert.

Wheeling University Homecoming Court Candidates Selected

Wheeling University will crown its Homecoming King and Queen Saturday, October 17, during halftime of its football game against West Virginia Wesleyan. 

Three women and three men from the senior class have been chosen by their peers to serve on this year’s court. The candidates with the most votes will be named the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. Click Here to read more.

Robert Yahn Takes Over as Director of Physical Plant

Robert Yahn, Assistant Professor and Department Chair for Engineering at Wheeling University, will serve as the Director of Physical Plant.

Yahn oversees the maintenance and housekeeping and provides oversight of projects the university.

He is working to make repairs and upgrades across the campus. 

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