News for WVU Potomac State College

Keyser, W.Va. - WVU Potomac State College Head Esports Coach and Esports Director, Josh Steger earned high honors recently, as he was named NACE Madden Coach of the Year. Announced by the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) at the NACE National Convention this week, Steger beat out hundreds of other coaches around the nation to gain the title.

As we prepare to welcome back students, faculty and staff to campus, WVU Potomac State College is providing additional guidance on COVID-19 testing requirements for the fall semester specific to the Keyser campus.  

Sue Ann “Sam” Shipley (second from right) encouraged daughters Ashley (right) and Katelynn (second from left) to continue their education after high school and earn college degrees. Their perseverance, hard work and dedication, in turn, inspired Sam to pursue her college degree as a nontraditional student. The WV Invests Grant Program made Potomac State College an enticing choice for Sam.  Also pictured is Sam’s husband, Steve.

The WVU Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on the Potomac State College campus inducted nine students into the nursing honor society, Sigma Alpha Rho this spring during its annual Recognition Day Awards Ceremony. Pictured above are students who participated in the ceremony. First row from left: Allison Bennett (Riverton, WV), Benjamin Ritz (Springfield, WV) Brooke Hawk (Petersburg, WV) Second row from left: Kendra Johnson (Keyser, WV.), Kylie Crites (Moorefield, WV), Tanner Minney (Keyser, WV) and John Owens (New Creek, WV).

The tower of Stewart Hall stands out over the green backdrop of the hills around Morgantown, Tuesday June 8, 2021. (WVU Photo/Jennifer Shephard)

WVU Potomac State College inducted 22 students into the Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society this spring during its annual Recognition Day Awards Ceremony. Pictured above are students who received their certificates that day. Top row from left: Matthew Bane, Calista Brelsford, Dalas Carder, Allison Cowgill. Second row from left: Kylie Crites, Makenna Douthitt, Kendra Johnson, Erica Merrill. Third row from left: Batson Sheets, Bethany Smith, Kayla Veach, and Madison Williard.

KEYSER, WV, JUNE 17, 2021 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College recently recognized Robin Llewellyn as the 2021 Outstanding Staff Person of Year. Llewellyn began her career with the College August 1, 2005, in Dining Services as a food service assistant. Then, Aug. 1, 2017, she was named a cook for the department.

KEYSER, WV, June 4, 2021 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College recently recognized 12 employees for going above and beyond to make PSC a better place by exemplifying through their daily work WVU’s Core Values of Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability, and Appreciation. Each was presented with a 2021 WVU Values Coin and Certificate.

Chemistry Professor Ganesh Ghimire, PhD, is shown with the academic mace he carried during this spring’s commencement ceremony at WVU Potomac State College. Ghimire was named Outstanding Professor of the Year for 2021 earlier this spring.

WVU Potomac State College will close Friday, June 18, following a Presidential Proclamation and separate declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth, which is held on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the U.S. This year, June 19 falls on a Saturday. As a result, Friday, June 18, will be recognized as a full-day holiday for all public employees of the state. 

All Potomac State College online classes will be canceled. Students are advised to check-in with their instructors via E-campus regarding any tests or assignments that were scheduled for Friday, June 18.