March is designated as National Agriculture Month in the United States, dedicated to recognizing the vital role farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses play in producing food, fiber, fuel, and their agricultural contributions to the economy and daily life. In its 125th anniversary year, WVU Potomac State College is sharing the story of alumnus Dwain Wilkinson, who made an impact on the agriculture industry.
From the outside looking in, there may have seemed nothing superficially special about young Dwain Edward Wilkinson from Trout, West Virginia.
Laney Rodeheaver, a sophomore from Huntington, WV, was recognized with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for February 2026 by President Jerry Wallace at WVU Potomac State College.
WVU Potomac State College is delighted to announce the addition of men’s wrestling in Fall 2026. PSC wrestling will be the 15th sport on our campus, so come cheer on the Catamounts! The month of January is always filled with resolutions and new faces on campus. We pride ourselves on providing an environment welcoming to all learners seeking higher education.
The WVU Potomac State College Black Student Alliance and Title III hosted their annual Taste of Black History dinner on February 18 in the Davis Conference Center. The ASALH (founders of Black History Month) theme this year was “Commemorations,” as this year marks one century of celebration, remembrance, and honor.
Baylee Jarrett, a sophomore nursing student from Calvin, WV, was recognized with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for January 2026 by President Jerry Wallace at WVU Potomac State College.
Dr. Allen Murphy and student Bud Hinkle are shown in front of Science Hall during a January 1961 snowfall. Dr. Murphy was a geology professor and advisor for Phi Kappa Omega fraternity. Photo courtesy of Dinah Courrier, from her 2001 book "Potomac State College," part of the College History Series published by Tempus Publishing Inc.
WVU Potomac State College serves as a significant economic engine and vital educational anchor for both the Potomac Highlands and the broader Appalachian region, according to a new study.
The findings are part of a WVU and WVU Medicine comprehensive economic and community impact study. The study, conducted by national consulting firm Tripp Umbach, covers the national and statewide impact of both WVU and WVU Medicine, separately and combined, along with all three campuses and several key units across the system, including Athletics, Health Sciences, Research, and the alumni network.