WVU Potomac State College will offer a new exercise physiology major this fall. After earning their two- and four-year degrees, students will have the option to pursue a career in the field or apply to physical therapy and physician assistant programs or medical, dentistry, pharmacy, and other professional schools.
WVU outlines health and safety protocols for the Return to Campus
Dear WVU Potomac State College Campus Community:
We are looking forward to safely welcoming our West Virginia University family to campus for the fall semester. During this unprecedented time, we must think differently and take specific health and safety measures to protect our University community.
WVU Board OKs reduced budget for coming fiscal year
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Anticipating a slightly smaller enrollment and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia University Board of Governors on Friday approved a budget for the coming fiscal year more than $23 million less than the previous year.
“As we discuss the budget for fiscal year 2021, we are facing some uncertain times as we plan for a return to campus in the fall under very different conditions,” said Paula Congelio, vice president for finance and chief financial officer. “This year will be one of transition and flexibility as we go through the year and learn how to cope and live and learn with the COVID virus.”
Gee announces first steps in WVU’s efforts to address campus racial shortcomings
West Virginia University will undertake an internal review of its systems and policies, with a goal to begin implementing some recommendations by mid-August, President Gordon Gee said Friday as both he and Board of Governors President David Alvarez addressed ongoing racial unrest in the country.
“I want to acknowledge that the Board of Governors has received and read the petition that was sent to us this week regarding racism and racial inequities on our campuses,” Alvarez said as he opened the regular meeting of the Board Friday.
Celebrating and Reflecting on Juneteenth: A Message from Vice President Meshea L. Poore, Esq.
Meshea L. Poore, Esq.
Vice President, WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ray Kiddy named WVU Potomac State College athletic director
Raymond Kiddy, PhD, has been named the athletic director at West Virginia University Potomac State College, Dean of Student Experience Lucas Taylor announced Friday.
Morgart named Outstanding Professor of the Year
Assistant Professor of English James Morgart, PhD, who offers inspiration and guidance to his students, was named WVU Potomac State College’s 2020 Outstanding Professor of the Year earlier this spring.
President Orlikoff's response to recent tragic events
Jennifer E. Orlikoff
Campus President
Gee calls on higher ed to create necessary dialogues, asks WVU community to lean on Mountaineer values in wake of Floyd, ‘countless’ other Black deaths
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee penned a letter to the Mountaineer family Wednesday, June 3, reflecting on the recent death of George Floyd, the other deaths in the Black community and the events of recent days.
Read President Gee’s full letter:
WVU announces plans for return to campus for fall semester, communication timeline released
The downtown campus as seen from across the river in Granville, Friday, June 14, 2019. (WVUPhoto/Jenny Shephard)