The West Virginia University Potomac State
College Alumni Association recently awarded two $500 scholarships based on the
generous bequest by John Philip Spoerl, Class of 1963. Spoerl created a
perpetual trust, as part of his estate which funds scholarships for students
enrolled in business administration at the College. The most recent recipients
are Chase Staggers and Isabella Hill.
Staggers is a junior in the four-year business
management program and has earned a place on the President’s List for all semesters
that he’s attended Potomac State College. He interned at Timothy D. Rollins,
CPA; is currently employed at Polish Pines Golf Course; serves as treasurer for
the College’s Circle K Club, and is a member of the Keyser Presbyterian Church
where he also volunteers his time.
In addition to academic studies, the whole college experience can help define and
shape future leaders. Faculty and staff at West Virginia University Potomac State
College are eager to help during the upcoming Discover Day event on the Potomac
State College campus, Monday, Feb. 20.
Tune up your voice and get your dancing shoes on – or
whatever your talent may be – the Potomac State College Black Student Alliance
will hold auditions for their annual Keyser’s Got Talent on Feb. 1 and 2, from
5 to 7 p.m. in the Church-McKee Arts Center Auditorium.
West Virginia University Potomac State College Interim President Christopher Gilmer is pleased to announce that 197 students earned a place on the President’s list for fall 2022. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must be enrolled for
at least 12-credit hours of graded courses, excluding courses in which any
grade of Audit, Pass or Incomplete is recorded, and must earn a
grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the semester.
WVU Potomac State College Dean of Academic Affairs Phillip Douthitt is pleased to announce that 247 students earned a place on the Dean’s list for fall 2022. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must be
enrolled for at least 12-credit hours of graded courses, excluding courses in
which any grade of Audit, Pass or Incomplete is recorded, and must maintain a grade-point average of 3.000 to 3.699 for the
semester.
Whitney Tasker is a junior in the Bachelor of Science School of Nursing program on the Keyser campus and is the most recent Catamounts Climb Higher award recipient at West Virginia University Potomac State College. Interim Campus
President Chris Gilmer (right) and Dean of Student Experience Lucas Taylor
presented the award.
West Virginia University Potomac State College recently received official notification that it’s application for this program has been funded for $299,964 for three years, beginning October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The College will partner with the Family Crisis Center, Inc.in Keyser, the Keyser Police Department and with WVU to implement this initiative.
“Studies show that approximately one in five women surveyed have been victimized by sexual assault while in college,” said Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. “We need to support college campuses with the resources to create a campus culture that is not tolerant of sexual assault or dating violence. These grants will help colleges and universities develop prevention policies, offer survivor-centered services, and train campus police to meet the needs of their students.
Any student attending college faces challenges, especially their first year – which in part – is what the Catamounts Climb Higher award at West Virginia University Potomac State College is all about. Nontraditional student, Kyle Sevens, who was recently named a Catamounts Climb Higher award recipient, hasn’t let first-year college challenges, or any other obstacles, stop him from seeking a Regents Bachelor of Arts degree at the College.
Jeanette Farris is the new manager of the WVU Hub Keyser office— located in the Administration Building, Room 101 — and will be overseeing the location’s daily operations dealing with financial aid, student accounts, billing, and more.
Brigette Minney has also joined the Keyser team as a coordinator and will be working with Jeanette to assist students who reach out to the Hub. Please welcome both of them to their new positions!
David Shoemaker has been promoted to assistant director within Student Financial Services, where he will be part of the leadership team administering financial aid and scholarship offers, disbursement, and reconciliation for the University.
Brian Bollinger is an example of the WVU Hub’s collaboration across campuses. Brian has been working four days per week at the Keyser Hub and one day per week at the Morgantown Hub. His outreach work includes presenting to first-year classes about what the WVU Hub offers and visiting area high schools to assist with FAFSA completion.
The WVU Hub is the University’s one-stop shop for all things financial aid, billing, student accounts, and more. We are proud of our staff as they serve all students at all campuses while maintaining a unified, cross-trained team that continues the same outstanding tradition of support.
In addition to the Keyser WVU Hub location, remember to direct students and families to the WVU Hub’s contact webpage where they can submit an online ticket for assistance, set up a virtual appointment, and find information on locations at all WVU campuses. Students may also call our central phone line at 304-293-1988.