News for WVU Potomac State College

Participants work in the biology lab with Dr. Vick Huffman, PSC professor, viewing their cell phone germ growth under microscopes. 

Learn the art of winemaking, the fundamentals of fermentation, what grapes and fruits are available, and the difference between lagers and ales. In this special interest class, participants will explore and develop the basic knowledge and skills needed to establish a home production of wines and beers.

Stepping into Grapes and Grains will meet every other Thursday on Oct. 6, 20, and Nov. 3, 17 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. in the PSC Starcher Agriculture Complex on the campus of WVU Potomac State College. The class will culminate with a group field trip to a local brewery on Saturday, December 3. More information regarding the field trip will be provided during the class.

College students who are still searching for their career paths and therefore, their fields of study or individuals seeking a broad liberal arts education, should consider West Virginia University Potomac State College’s new Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) degree.

“I’m pleased to announce that we have completed the search process for an associate dean of academic affairs and enthusiastically welcome West Virginia University Potomac State College Professor Vicki Huffman to the position,” said Phil Douthitt, who serves as academic dean for the College. “We know her experience in various roles at the College has prepared her for this position,” 

Highland Arts Unlimited (HAU) will kick off the 2022-2023 season with a free concert by the Pan Jammin’ Steel Drum Band Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the Church-McKee Arts Center auditorium on the campus of WVU Potomac State College. 

The University has created a student services hub to streamline student services for all things related to finances (financial aid, scholarships, billing, etc.) across the WVU System. 

While services have been available since earlier this year, a soft opening of new physical locations is taking place this week at WVU Tech in Beckley and Potomac State College in Keyser. WVU Hub services are also available on the Morgantown campus and for WVU Online. These Hubs will be fully functional and ready to receive students and parents starting Aug. 11. 

“Appalachian Futures,” West Virginia University Libraries’ multidisciplinary exhibition, addresses the current main-stream narratives about Appalachia in a new way, by looking at how the people of Appalachia have worked and will work to rewrite their own story.

West Virginia University is sharing updated COVID-19 health and safety guidance as campuses across the WVU System prepare for the start of the 2022-23 academic year and the first day of fall semester classes Aug. 17.

Students who plan to park a vehicle on campus during the 2022-2023 academic year must display a valid PSC parking permit. Students can now register and pay for a parking permit here. The annual parking rate for permits is $100 and are valid for the entire academic year.

Students can pick up their parking permits at the University Police Department, located behind Davis Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Monday, Aug. 15. Students should come to the front door of the building and use the intercom to contact the officer on duty. 

Keith Raynor and Morgan Neal have worked as surgical technicians for 19 and four years respectively but took different paths to get where they are today in their current careers.