WVU, PSC team up on NSF-funded project to recruit and retain biology students to Keyser campus

The West Virginia University Potomac State College and Center for Excellence in STEM Education have been awarded $749,996 from the National Science Foundation to build a stronger pipeline of rural, low-income biology students at WVU.

The Pathways to Academic Student Success for biology majors (PASS) project aims to recruit and retain West Virginia students into PSC’s two-year biology program, as well as help project participants transfer to Morgantown campus’ four-year biology program, if desired.

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Stepping into Grapes and Grains being offered by Potomac State College

Learn the art of winemaking, the fundamentals of fermentation, what grapes and fruits are available, and the difference between lagers and ales. In this special interest class, participants will explore and develop the basic knowledge and skills needed to establish a home production of wines and beers.

Stepping into Grapes and Grains will meet every other Thursday on Oct. 6, 20, and Nov. 3, 17 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. in the PSC Starcher Agriculture Complex on the campus of WVU Potomac State College. The class will culminate with a group field trip to a local brewery on Saturday, December 3. More information regarding the field trip will be provided during the class.

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Professor Huffman promoted to associate dean at WVU Potomac State College

Vicki Huffman

“I’m pleased to announce that we have completed the search process for an associate dean of academic affairs and enthusiastically welcome West Virginia University Potomac State College Professor Vicki Huffman to the position,” said Phil Douthitt, who serves as academic dean for the College. “We know her experience in various roles at the College has prepared her for this position,” 

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WVU Hub streamlines student services across all campuses

The University has created a student services hub to streamline student services for all things related to finances (financial aid, scholarships, billing, etc.) across the WVU System. 

While services have been available since earlier this year, a soft opening of new physical locations is taking place this week at WVU Tech in Beckley and Potomac State College in Keyser. WVU Hub services are also available on the Morgantown campus and for WVU Online. These Hubs will be fully functional and ready to receive students and parents starting Aug. 11. 

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Registering for your Potomac State College student parking permit

Students who plan to park a vehicle on campus during the 2022-2023 academic year must display a valid PSC parking permit. Students can now register and pay for a parking permit here. The annual parking rate for permits is $100 and are valid for the entire academic year.

Students can pick up their parking permits at the University Police Department, located behind Davis Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Monday, Aug. 15. Students should come to the front door of the building and use the intercom to contact the officer on duty. 

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