I’m eager to share WVU Potomac State College enrollment has eclipsed 1,300 for fall 2025! Last fall, PSC enrollment reached 1,078, making this fall-to-fall comparison the largest growth since 2009-2010. Potomac State College offers a unique educational experience, while providing the only junior college athletics programs in West Virginia. The enrollment growth can be credited to the metro expansion tuition rate, expanding ACCESS and Level UP high school partnerships, special recruiting and retention efforts and the ability to transfer seamlessly from PSC to WVU Morgantown.
Often, I meet alums of both WVU Potomac State College and WVU Morgantown. Well, I’m
personally inviting each of you back to PSC Homecoming 2025. Specifically, you’re
invited to the Catamount Cookout to have a free meal and enjoy games on the quad.
Bring your family and friends, I am eager to meet everyone and show you some of
the amazing work being done at Potomac State College.
Wednesday, July 16
PSC employees volunteered to support Energy Express at the Mineral County Keyser site! I had the pleasure of reading “Van Gogh and the Sunflowers” 🌻 with the students and watching them plant their own sunflowers.
Friday, July 18
Senior VP & Chief Development Officer of WVU Foundation William Green was on campus to learn about PSC’s new initiatives and goals. We are eager to have Mr. Green join the WVU system and bring innovative strategies to how we approach development. Many of our students rely heavily on grants and scholarships to persist in college.
Saturday, July 19
PSC alumni association meeting was held on Saturday with lots of fun updates. As you may have noticed, last month Sabrina Cave, President of the PSC Alumni Association, provided the op-ed. “Catamount Chapters,” a short documentary sponsored by the PSC Alumni Association, will be showcased throughout homecoming weekend, featuring many familiar faces.
Tuesday, July 29
Newly appointed WVU Board member Terry Hauser joined Potomac State College for a full day. Mr. Hauser is the first WVU Potomac State College representative added to the WVU Board of Governors. WVU President Benson continues to improve the connections with WVU regional campuses. Mr. Hauser will be the guest speaker during the upcoming PSC Retiree Social during homecoming.
Wednesday, July 30
Tuesday, August 5
I met with PSC Alumni Association President Sabrina, and we discussed the amazing momentum in the Catamount community. Sabrina finished the day filming for the Catamount Chapters documentary. Thank you for all the support and willingness to engage with our students at PSC!
Wednesday, August 6
Congratulations and Happy Retirement Debi Cruse! Thank you, Liz Beavers, for attending the celebration with the PSC family.
Thursday, August 7
Very few can match my energy, but Mineral County Superintendent of Schools Troy Ravenscroft is one of those people. WVU Potomac State College is thrilled about the future of our partnerships and what we can do for K-12 pathways to college and the workforce.
Friday, August 8
Mineral County Chamber of Commerce new Executive Director Janet Mickey stopped by for a chat. The 2025 Homecoming Kickoff is a business after hours event in the Davis Conference Center co hosted with the Chamber.
Friday, August 15
We welcomed back Potomac State College esteemed faculty members with fun activities and games. The PSC faculty group has a wealth of knowledge and are passionate about serving our students! This was our first Faculty Fun Day hosted by the President.
Lunch on the Quad was energizing as PSC employees gathered over a wonderful meal to kick off the year. We even had a special visit from Provost Paul Kreider traveling from WVU Morgantown to join us with “Lady”. We snapped a great photo with “Ace the Prez Pup” and newly cemented “Lady the Provost Pup”.
Sunday, August 17
Student Move In Day was a success! Many new and returning Catamounts filled our campus with joy as they checked into their new homes for the year. Ace had the opportunity to meet students, families and take photos. Thank you to our phenomenal PSC employees and our dedicated PSC Alumni Association!
Monday, August 18
PSC Student Convocation included encouraging remarks, raffles and fun prizes. Our PSC Alumni Association even raffled off a laptop! A fun game of telephone always gets students excited and talking. Let’s Go Catamounts!
Wednesday – Friday, August 20, 21, 22
Welcome Catamounts! Have questions? Ask here! My executive assistant Krista Campbell led the charge in creating and prepping PSC welcome tables all across campus. The first day of class was supported by PSC employees and student volunteers giving directions, goodies and important information inside and outside of buildings.
Monday, August 25
I traveled to Morgantown for the University Leadership Team meeting at West Virginia University. President Benson is off to a magnificent start getting to know the state of West Virginia and providing great opportunities for input and engagement. You have my full support, and PSC looks forward to your visits.
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