News for WVU Potomac State College

Jake Compton, an exercise physiology major from Mentor, Ohio, was presented with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for November 2024 at West Virginia University Potomac State College, by Campus President Dr. Jerry Wallace.

West Virginia University is launching WVU Guarantee — a new program that will provide funding to cover the costs of tuition and University fees for qualifying incoming and current West Virginia students beginning this fall.

Closing out the fall semester while gearing up for the holidays brought excitement to campus. As a former procrastinating student, I fully relate to the cram studying at the end of the semester. Luckily, at WVU Potomac State College, our atmosphere encourages collaboration among students and faculty which cultivates a positive student learning environment. The past 45 days, which included the holiday break, have allowed me time to learn more about our institution and the state of West Virginia.

TGCC 2024 Greater Good Award & Holiday Celebration:  The Tri-state Growth & Commerce Coalition Award and Holiday Celebration was hosted in good spirits with strong regional collaboration. It was my pleasure to represent Mineral County, WV, in this group, I am eager to explore collaborations with other educational entities in our region.

(Right to left) WVU Potomac State College Campus President Dr. Jerry Wallace and his wife, Allyson, recently created a gift to the WVU Foundation with the assistance of Dr. Megan Webb, who serves as director of development at the College.

Peyton Duncan, a pre-nursing major from Romney, W.Va., was presented with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for December 2024 at West Virginia University Potomac State College, by Campus President Dr. Jerry Wallace.

Brenton Ebert (center), a nephew of the late Douglas and Bonita Haines (formerly of Keyser), finalizes the financial gift to the Douglas E. & Bonita E. Haines Scholarship with WVU Potomac State College President Dr. Jerry Wallace and Director of Development Dr. Megan Webb.

Former Keyser resident, George K. Oss and his wife, Joann, recently made an additional donation to the Dulin Memorial Scholarship, which was endowed in 2016, with the West Virginia University Potomac State College Foundation. The scholarship was created in memory of his late grandmother, Cora A. Dulin, who raised George and his sister after their mother passed away.

Thank you for the opportunity to join the community and lead this historic institution into the next chapter. During my transition back to West Virginia, I connected with PSC employees and students and enjoyed getting out in the community. Some of our initial favorite local restaurants include Queen’s Point Coffee and Castiglia’s Italian Eatery!

I have met with staff, faculty and community members who beam with Catamount Pride and understand with hard work we can serve as a beacon of hope for many more students in the region. I have multiple engaging employee activities in store for PSC faculty and staff which also includes a Potomac State College retiree breakfast each semester.

Skip Homan and his wife, Nancy (l to r), recently donated an additional planned gift to the Charles I. "Skip" and Nancy J. Homan Scholarship at WVU Potomac State College. The scholarship focuses on STEM related areas, with first preference going to students majoring in civil engineering. PSC Professor Vicki Huffman and Interim Campus President Paul Kreider (right) are also pictured.

West Virginia University Potomac State College Theatre will hold auditions (by appointment only) for the 2025 musical production, “Anastasia,” on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Show dates are March 14-23, 2025, with up to two shows for area schools during the week of March 17. Please note, in addition to performance dates, performers must be available from March 8-13 for mandatory rehearsals.