News for WVU Potomac State College

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.

Andrew Hoover with West Virginia University leads the “Science Behind Cycling Activity” with Ashlyn Shoemaker during the 2022 STEM Festival.

All are invited to tour the Campus President’s home at 150 S. Mineral Street on Sunday, December 11th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come see all the holiday decorations, enjoy light refreshments, and take part in some holiday cheer! You do not need to RSVP, but a smile is requested. 

During a winter hat and sock donation drive hosted by the Student Nurses' Association at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, more than 100 items were collected. 

The Grinnan quadruplets embarked on their academic journeys as freshmen this fall at WVU Potomac State College, in Keyser, W.Va. Pictured during Move-In Day from left are: Parent Mike Grinnan, Michael, Allie, Chris, Maria, and Interim Campus President Chris Gilmer.

The end of the semester is a stressful time for many students. Becoming overwhelmed with project deadlines, presentations and final exams can take a toll on mental and physical health. 

To promote students’ overall well-being, WVU faculty and staff are encouraged to share prevention resources and support services leading up to end-of-semester finals.