News for WVU Potomac State College

Allison Minney, a West Virginia University Potomac State College student from Alum Creek, W.Va., completed her BTEC 225 Direct Experience this past summer at Dollywood Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Dr. Mark Manchin with his wife of 50 years, Virginia "Gigi" Manchin.

Over the past few months, the Catamount Community has responded to the needs of our students and partners with enthusiasm. Our excitement stems from the opportunities we have to improve our services and expand access to education throughout our region. Most recently we announced the WV Guarantee program and there may be more scholarship support to come before the start of the fall 2025 semester.

The WVU Guarantee is open to undergraduate students across the WVU system who are West Virginia residents, have a family-adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less, and annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

PSC Theatre will present Anastasia-The Musical from March 14 through March 23. We are very excited about staging this amazing tale! The musical theatre version is based on the classic 1997 animated motion picture with all the great music and drama of the original, plus more!

WVU Potomac State College Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Phillip Douthitt is pleased to announce the students who earned a place on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.

Future students and faculty at West Virginia University Potomac State College will benefit from a former faculty member’s planned gift worth more than $95,000 to benefit the History Department.

Jake Compton, an exercise physiology major from Mentor, Ohio, was presented with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for November 2024 at West Virginia University Potomac State College, by Campus President Dr. Jerry Wallace.

West Virginia University is launching WVU Guarantee — a new program that will provide funding to cover the costs of tuition and University fees for qualifying incoming and current West Virginia students beginning this fall.

Closing out the fall semester while gearing up for the holidays brought excitement to campus. As a former procrastinating student, I fully relate to the cram studying at the end of the semester. Luckily, at WVU Potomac State College, our atmosphere encourages collaboration among students and faculty which cultivates a positive student learning environment. The past 45 days, which included the holiday break, have allowed me time to learn more about our institution and the state of West Virginia.

TGCC 2024 Greater Good Award & Holiday Celebration:  The Tri-state Growth & Commerce Coalition Award and Holiday Celebration was hosted in good spirits with strong regional collaboration. It was my pleasure to represent Mineral County, WV, in this group, I am eager to explore collaborations with other educational entities in our region.