2025 Outstanding Professor of the Year

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WVU Potomac State College named Biology Professor Erin Cunningham (third from left) as the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Professor of the Year Award. Also pictured is (l-r) President Jerry Wallace, along with other Outstanding Professor nominees English Professor Rachel DelSignore; Cunningham; Chemistry Professor Ajaya Warrier; Chemistry Professor Joshua Carder; and Academic Dean Phil Douthitt.

WVU Potomac State College is proud to announce that Erin Cunningham has been named the 2025 Outstanding Professor of the Year, in recognition of her exceptional dedication to teaching, service, and student success.

Professor Cunningham, a longtime faculty member in the STEM division, is widely known for her ability to break down challenging scientific concepts into approachable lessons that resonate with students. Understanding that STEM subjects often involve difficult material and unfamiliar terminology, she has embraced a student-centered approach rooted in empathy, accessibility, and encouragement.

“Our students have different learning styles and capabilities and are often underprepared,” Cunningham said. “I focus on letting them know they are not alone by embracing a ‘we are all in this together’ mindset. I make it a priority to learn their names, chat with them before class, and answer every email within 24 hours.”

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Big Adventures with Bluey: A Huge Success

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This was the second year of Shipper STEAM Days: Big Adventures with Bluey held in the Mary F. Shipper Library on Saturday, May 17, 2025! It was a huge success!

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PSC: A Hub of Community Support to Local Flood Victims

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On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, torrential rains overflowed the banks of Georges Creek with fast-moving and rising waters sweeping through western Maryland and the West Virginia Potomac Highlands. The damage was most acutely felt in Westernport, a small town located in Allegany County, Western Maryland. Tremendous damage was sustained by area businesses and homes, as well as the public library and elementary school. Westernport is a nearby neighboring town about a ten-minute drive from Keyser, the home of WVU Potomac State College.

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Mark Your Calendar

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Sun, Aug 17: Student Move-in Day
Tue, Sep 23: Reception Honoring Denny Avers
Fri, Oct 3 & Sun, Oct 5: Homecoming Weekend
Sat, Oct 4: Alumni Association Board Meeting
Sat, Oct 4: Alumni & Athletic Hall of Fame Awards Reception
Sat, Nov 8: Dinovember at Mary F. Shipper Library
Sat, Jan 17: Alumni Association Board Meeting
Sun, Feb 15: Happy 125th Birthday, PSC!
Sat, May 16: Big Adventures with Bluey at Mary F. Shipper Library

Remember to check out the PSC Athletic Calendar. Come out and cheer on the Catamounts!