The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has named Torie Jackson, Ed.D., president of West Virginia University, Parkersburg, (WVU Parkersburg) as the 2026 recipient of its Entrepreneurial President of the Year award.
Parkersburg, WV November 02, 2026 –(PR.com)– The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has named Torie Jackson, Ed.D., president of West Virginia University, Parkersburg, (WVU Parkersburg) as the 2026 recipient of its Entrepreneurial President of the Year award. The award was presented at NACCE’s Annual Conference Nov.1-4 in Boston, MA.
“Under President Jackson’s leadership, the WVU Parkersburg Innovation and Technology Center has become a powerful catalyst for economic growth and community transformation,” said Rebecca Corbin, Ed.D., president and CEO of NACCE. “At the same time, her leadership with NACCE’s “Belonging Initiative” has helped strengthen resources, partnerships, and support for colleges serving students with visible and invisible differences across the nation. Her unwavering commitment to innovation, inclusion, and student success makes her a truly deserving recipient of this honor.”
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from NACCE,” said President Jackson, who serves on NACCE’s Board of Directors. “Creating opportunities that didn’t exist previously and watching people achieve more than they thought possible is truly a measure of success. For me, success is about opening doors, connecting people and ideas, and creating opportunities that continue to grow long after you’ve stepped aside.”
About WVU Parkersburg
Founded in 1961, WVU Parkersburg is a leading community and technical college in West Virginia. The college offers students the opportunity to complete their first one or two years at WVU Parkersburg before transferring to select four-year programs at WVU. As the only public community and technical college in West Virginia accredited to offer bachelor’s degrees, WVU Parkersburg provides a unique pathway for students seeking high-quality, affordable education. The college primarily serves the counties of Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood. Visit: www.wvup.edu.
About NACCE
NACCE is an organization of educators, administrators, presidents, and entrepreneurs focused on igniting entrepreneurship in their communities and on their campuses. NACCE has two main goals: to empower leaders to approach the business of running a community college with an entrepreneurial mindset; and to grow the community college’s role in supporting job creation and entrepreneurs in their local ecosystem. The association represents 350+ community and technical colleges and 2,000 faculty, staff, administrators, and presidents who serve more than 3.3 million students. Visit: www.nacce.com.
Contact Information:
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Carol Savage
978-857-1473
Contact via Email
www.nacce.com
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