News for WVU Potomac State College

WVU Potomac State College recently named Eric Veach, center, as their interim police captain.  On hand for the pinning of his captain bars on his uniform were WVU Police Chief Sherry St. Clair, left, and Potomac State College President Jennifer Orlikoff.

West Virginia University is committed to providing an on-campus learning experience as the spring 2022 semester approaches; however, with the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country and throughout the state because of the omicron variant, the University is implementing several updated campus health and safety protocols ahead of the start of classes that begin on Monday, Jan. 10.

“Given the prevalence of the omicron variant and evidence that it likely is more transmissible than previous strains, including the delta variant, we are taking several measures to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 as students, faculty and staff return to campus,” said  Dr. Jeffrey Coben, dean of the  School of Public Health and associate vice president for  Health Affairs. “Now more than ever, we are asking our unvaccinated students, faculty and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine and for those who are vaccinated to get a booster if they are eligible.”

The annual Mineral County Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Festival planning committee is now accepting proposals for presentations. The event will be held Saturday, March 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at West Virginia University Potomac State College on the Keyser Campus.

Proposal registrations are due by February 1, 2022, to ensure publication of your presentation title in flyers/brochures that go out to area schools, libraries and businesses.  Proposals received after this date will be included, but space is limited so please submit proposals by the deadline at: http://mineralstem.com/SpeakerApp.php. 

Ethan Patrick - Potomac State College

Ethan Patrick - Potomac State College

KEYSER, W.Va. – West Virginia University Potomac State College’s spring 2022 semester will begin Monday, Jan. 10, with many of the current COVID-19 campus health and safety protocols remaining in place as health officials monitor the emerging omicron variant.

“It is important, even though we may be weary of the pandemic, that we do not let down our guard,” said Dr. Jeffrey Coben, dean of the School of Public Health and associate vice president for Health Affairs. “We have had success to this point in mitigating the impact of the virus on our campuses because our faculty, staff and students have taken this threat seriously, and I urge that we continue to take care of ourselves and each other. Please consider getting fully vaccinated, including a booster dose if applicable.”  

The WVU School of Nursing (WVUSON) Potomac State College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accepting applications for fall 2022 admission now through March 15, 2022.  Acceptance into the program is competitive and spaces are limited to 24 students each fall.

“Our first BSN cohort graduated earlier this year, with an overall 95% NCLEX-RN exam pass rate and successful job placement in a variety of healthcare facilities throughout the region.  They have excellent nursing skills, strong clinical judgment and genuine compassion, all of which will have a tremendous impact on patient care,” said April Shapiro, PhD, RN, CNE and chair for the WVU School of Nursing at Potomac State.

Katrina Roxas

Students receiving the American FFA Degree this fall at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo, in Indianapolis, Ind. included from left: Lucas Moreland an agriculture and extension education major from Hampshire County;  Ethan Kile, an animal science major from Pendleton County; Hunter Turner an agriculture and extension education major from Pendleton County; Trina Mallow, an agribusiness management major from Pendleton County.; Kaley Sponaugle, a biology major from Pendleton County; and Shelby Ward, a pre-veterinary major from Roane County.