are Associates in Applied Sciences degrees, meaning they are non-transferable into four-year degree programs, and therefore not suitable for a student who seeks to continue their education beyond a two-year degree. WVU Parkersburg is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific programs at the institution are also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Athletics WVU Parkersburg does not currently field any of its own intercollegiate varsity teams. However, it does field several sport club teams that compete with other colleges, including men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, men's soccer, golf and table tennis. These teams are known as the Riverhawks, which refers to the Osprey that can be found on Blennerhassett Island near Parkersburg on the Ohio River. The Riverhawks name was voted upon by the student body during the Spring 2009 semester. Notable alumni Donna J. Boley, member of the West Virginia Senate Anna Border, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Jessica Lynch, United States Army soldier David Nohe, member of the West Virginia Senate References External links Official website Educational institutions established in 1961 Public universities and colleges in West Virginia Buildings and structures in Parkersburg, West Virginia Schools in Wood County, West Virginia 1961 establishments in West Virginia West Virginia Community and Technical College System