News for WVU Potomac State College

Highland Arts Unlimited will kick off the 2021-2022 season with a free concert by the Pan Jammin’ Steel Drum bands at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 25, in the Church-McKee Arts Center auditorium on the campus of WVU Potomac State College.

Based on the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, West Virginia University will distribute $27,271,733 in emergency grants to eligible students during the 2021-22 academic year. 

Degree-seeking students on all WVU campuses who are attending classes at least half-time and have a 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid on file by Aug. 20 will be automatically considered for the American Rescue Plan Act funds authorized by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III. Graduate and professional students who meet the outlined criteria will be considered. Eligible international students will be contacted by the Office of Global Affairs with instructions on how to apply for consideration. 

West Virginia University is providing additional guidance to students, faculty and staff as campuses prepare to fully reopen for the fall 2021 semester.

COVID-19 cases within the U.S. and West Virginia have increased in recent weeks. The delta variant has gained momentum, especially among young adults and the unvaccinated. As of Monday (Aug. 2), there were 2,480 active COVID-19 cases in West Virginia and the daily cumulative percent positivity is 4.93%. At this time, nearly 28% of Potomac State College faculty and staff and 26% of students have verified they are fully vaccinated.

Keyser, W.Va. - WVU Potomac State College Head Esports Coach and Esports Director, Josh Steger earned high honors recently, as he was named NACE Madden Coach of the Year. Announced by the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) at the NACE National Convention this week, Steger beat out hundreds of other coaches around the nation to gain the title.

As we prepare to welcome back students, faculty and staff to campus, WVU Potomac State College is providing additional guidance on COVID-19 testing requirements for the fall semester specific to the Keyser campus.  

Sue Ann “Sam” Shipley (second from right) encouraged daughters Ashley (right) and Katelynn (second from left) to continue their education after high school and earn college degrees. Their perseverance, hard work and dedication, in turn, inspired Sam to pursue her college degree as a nontraditional student. The WV Invests Grant Program made Potomac State College an enticing choice for Sam.  Also pictured is Sam’s husband, Steve.

The WVU Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on the Potomac State College campus inducted nine students into the nursing honor society, Sigma Alpha Rho this spring during its annual Recognition Day Awards Ceremony. Pictured above are students who participated in the ceremony. First row from left: Allison Bennett (Riverton, WV), Benjamin Ritz (Springfield, WV) Brooke Hawk (Petersburg, WV) Second row from left: Kendra Johnson (Keyser, WV.), Kylie Crites (Moorefield, WV), Tanner Minney (Keyser, WV) and John Owens (New Creek, WV).

The tower of Stewart Hall stands out over the green backdrop of the hills around Morgantown, Tuesday June 8, 2021. (WVU Photo/Jennifer Shephard)

WVU Potomac State College inducted 22 students into the Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society this spring during its annual Recognition Day Awards Ceremony. Pictured above are students who received their certificates that day. Top row from left: Matthew Bane, Calista Brelsford, Dalas Carder, Allison Cowgill. Second row from left: Kylie Crites, Makenna Douthitt, Kendra Johnson, Erica Merrill. Third row from left: Batson Sheets, Bethany Smith, Kayla Veach, and Madison Williard.

KEYSER, WV, JUNE 17, 2021 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College recently recognized Robin Llewellyn as the 2021 Outstanding Staff Person of Year. Llewellyn began her career with the College August 1, 2005, in Dining Services as a food service assistant. Then, Aug. 1, 2017, she was named a cook for the department.