News for WVU Potomac State College

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.

KEYSER, WV, June 4, 2021 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College recently recognized 12 employees for going above and beyond to make PSC a better place by exemplifying through their daily work WVU’s Core Values of Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability, and Appreciation. Each was presented with a 2021 WVU Values Coin and Certificate.

Chemistry Professor Ganesh Ghimire, PhD, is shown with the academic mace he carried during this spring’s commencement ceremony at WVU Potomac State College. Ghimire was named Outstanding Professor of the Year for 2021 earlier this spring.

WVU Potomac State College will close Friday, June 18, following a Presidential Proclamation and separate declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth, which is held on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the U.S. This year, June 19 falls on a Saturday. As a result, Friday, June 18, will be recognized as a full-day holiday for all public employees of the state. 

All Potomac State College online classes will be canceled. Students are advised to check-in with their instructors via E-campus regarding any tests or assignments that were scheduled for Friday, June 18.

If you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, please take the time to verify your vaccinations with the University. 

The verification process takes you less than three minutes, and all you need is the information from your vaccine card. 

West Virginia University Potomac State College Alumnus Ken Ward Jr. (Class of 1987) was recognized this spring by the Alumni Association and the College with the inscription of his name on the Duke Anthony Whitmore/Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Academic Achievement Wall.

When late faculty member, Chef Thomas Vieli, is mentioned in conversation among his peers, former students or friends, it is with fondness, respect and admiration.  And because of the profound effect Chef Thomas had on his students and others around him, he was chosen as the 2021 faculty member to have his name inscribed on the Duke Anthony Whitmore/Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Academic Achievement Wall.  This honor is bestowed posthumously on Chef Thomas who lost his battle with cancer on May 28, 2013.

Pictured from left: Don Schafer, Assistant Baseball Coach; Jay Stanislawczyk, Vice President Belt Paving; Dr. Jennifer Orlikoff, Campus President; Randy Cirillo, General Manager Belt Paving and Doug Little, Head Baseball Coach