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Greetings from the PSC Alumni Association President

Pam Wilkinson Headshot
Dear Alumni,

I hope you all are having a wonderful summer. In May I had the honor of participating in Commencement for the Class of 2023 and welcoming our graduating alumni. While we are so very proud of our graduates, I think it is important to mention that graduation is not a requirement to be an alumnus. Our Catamount alumni comprise a much larger group than just those who graduated.

To become an alumnus, a student only needs to successfully complete one semester. Many alumni attended but did not graduate, changed campuses to the WVU Morgantown campus, or transferred to other colleges to complete their education. Perhaps you know someone like that. Please let them know, we are proud to call them alumni. Remember, once a Catamount, always a Catamount. Being a member of our Catamount family comes with an overwhelming sense of pride for our beloved alma mater.

That sense of pride also extends to all our alumni. In September, we will hold the Alumni Awards Banquet during homecoming. During this time, the alumni come together once again to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate our alumni's extraordinary accomplishments. The Alumni Achievement Award, Young Alumni Award, and Distinguished Service Award are presented to deserving individuals at the banquet. These awards serve as a reminder of the impact WVU Potomac State College had on all of us and as a goal for the next generation of alumni.

Nominations for these awards are open. More information about all these awards, criteria for eligibility, and nomination processes are available on the Alumni and Friends webpage .

The Alumni Association is also passionate about supporting the aspirations of our future alumni. Three scholarships are now awarded each semester to deserving students. All scholarships are set up to continue awarding scholarships in perpetuity. Thanks to all your generous contributions, we have been able to grow our most recent scholarship, the Potomac State College Alumni Association Scholarship, which reached endowment status last October.

Also, two other endowment funds are maintained to support various programs throughout the year for both students and alumni. If you would like to help support programs and/or scholarships, please contact psc-alumni@mail.wvu.edu for more information.

I invite you to make plans now to come along with us for the exciting times ahead as summer turns into autumn. Consider attending homecoming, nominating someone for an award, volunteering to serve on the Board or committee, or even returning to campus this fall as a student. Please “like,” “follow,” and “share” the WVU Potomac State College Alumni Association Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on current and future happenings.

Let’s Go Catamounts!

Pam Wilkinson Signature

Pam Wilkinson
President – Potomac State College Alumni Association
Mailing Address: 101 Fort Avenue, Box 91, Keyser, WV 26726
Email: psc-alumni@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-788-6840