News for WVU Potomac State College

Have you ever had a desire to speak conversational Japanese? Have you ever been curious about communicating with the dead? Have you been told your life story would make a terrific book? Have you ever wanted to use that sewing machine you inherited from your great-grandmother?

Jack Rollins may be best known as the lyricist behind one of the most beloved secular holiday songs of all time, but there is more to the Keyser-native than a one-hit wonder.

Keyser High School alumni who are already attending WVU Potomac State College, or those who will be, are eligible for a scholarship made possible by James and Anita Mahood.

A Return to the Tangible: Why a new generation of students is rebelling against some technologies to embrace real connections

The 2026 sugar maple harvesting season at WVU Potomac State College is coming to a close.

Across the region, the annual Future Farmers of America Ham, Bacon, and Egg auctions serve as a showcase for the hard work of young farmers and a means to fund their future aspirations. The auctions feature the results of high school livestock projects: the top hams, sides of bacon, and dozens of eggs produced by students. Monies earned from the auction are frequently used by FFA students to help pay for college. Which is why the president of WVU Potomac State College, Dr. Jerry Wallace, had a bidder's number at several of these local fundraisers.

At the height of spring Kidding season at WVU Potomac State College's Gustafson Farm, the College sought expert advice on its herd of curious ruminants. 

Beginning March 25, everyone at WVU Potomac State College is encouraged to lace up their walking shoes.

Dr. Jerry Wallace, president of WVU PSC, wants to get faculty, students, and staff together on Wednesdays and simply go for a walk.

WVU Potomac State College will celebrate the annual Day of Giving on March 25. The event is not just a day for charitable donors to bestow recognized and grateful gifts upon the College; it’s also a day set aside to reaffirm the College’s commitment to the community. The day affords the community an opportunity to become reacquainted with Potomac State and to learn about programs offered on campus, both educational and extracurricular. It is a day reserved for students, staff, administration, and faculty to represent the campus and for members of the public to become exposed to programs many might not be aware are offered here.  

“WVU Potomac State College is celebrating our 125th anniversary this year. We certainly could not have reached this milestone without your continued support,” said Potomac State College President Jerry Wallace. “We are committed to meeting students where they are and helping them to achieve their goals. By combining the personal scale of a small college with the resources of a major research university, WVU Potomac State College not only expands educational opportunity but also strengthens the economic and social fabric of eastern West Virginia, helping the region retain talent, attract investment, and sustain thriving communities. “