For 75 years, Science Hall on the campus of West Virginia University Potomac State College has served as a locus for experimentation and deep learning. Thanks to a combination of public and private support and cooperation across multiple entities, biology and chemistry laboratories will undergo a much-needed comprehensive renovation. The WVU Board of Governors approved the renovation project at their Nov. 7 meeting, greenlighting the modernization of classrooms.
“These renovations are critical for the future and vitality of WVU Potomac State College,” PSC President Jerry Wallace said. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had capital improvements in our classrooms, and it is essential in recruiting that we modernize these spaces to attract new students.”
The building was constructed in 1950 and remains a relic of that time. This project will primarily upgrade equipment and facilities as well as remediate airflow issues. In addition to providing a safer and more functional space for students and faculty, the renovation will address longstanding infrastructure deficiencies and enhance the learning environment.