WVU Potomac State College

08/22/2026

Students are Back!

"This week we welcomed students back on campus, and I must say, there is something special about this incoming Fall 2026 class! Their attentiveness during the new student orientations resulted in a laptop raffle that included the names of all students who attended. During my orientation welcome, I generally share Dr. Wallace’s Three Tips for College Success. "

Read highlights of this month's op-ed piece from WVU Potomac State College President, Dr. Jerry Wallace here:
https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/20/psc-op-ed-with-dr-jerry-wallace-july-august-2026

08/21/2026

From first days to familiar faces, Welcome Week was all about our students. 💛💙

Our newest Catamounts settled in, returning students got back into the rhythm of campus, and the energy was high from start to finish.

Take a look back at the moments that kicked off another year at WVU Potomac State College.

📸 Check out photos and read the full recap: https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/19/welcome-to-welcome-week

08/21/2026

1-7-3-8. Four numbers. One message.

Carita Mills shared her keys to success with PSC’s newest Catamounts at Convocation. But what do those numbers actually mean?

Read her story to find out. 👇

https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/19/national-award-winning-trainer-offers-wisdom-during-convocation

08/20/2026

As short as her life was, Alex Kile certainly left behind a rich legacy on the campus of WVU Potomac State College. It is in her honor and memory that the Second Annual Alex Kile Memorial 5k will be held as part of the WVU Potomac State College Homecoming activities on Sunday, October 4.

We remember this amazing athlete and we are gearing up for this event that raises funds for a scholarship in her memory.

https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/12/alex-kile-memorial-race-honors-late-student-s-legacy

08/19/2026

Future nurses in the making! 🩺 WVU Potomac State College's Junior Nursing Academy gave aspiring healthcare professionals a hands-on look at the nursing field and what it takes to make a difference in patients’ lives.

Read more: https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/13/future-nurses-attend-junior-nursing-academy

08/19/2026

PAN JAMMIN’ STEEL DRUMS! 🎶

Kick off the 2026–2027 season with Pan Jammin’ Steel Drums, directed by Fred Kesner!

📅 Thursday, September 3
🕖 7 PM
📍 Church-McKee Arts Center
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of lively steel drum music!

📱304-813-5630
🌐wvhighlandarts.org
👉www.facebook.com/HighlandArtsUnlimited

The programs are funded by membership, corporate contributions, financial assistance from the Mineral County Board of Education, with generous in-kind support from West Virginia University Potomac State College.

08/18/2026

Calling all alumni from the class of '76

Fifty years is a milestone! Homecoming events this year are hoping to welcome back members of the WVU Potomac State College Class of 1976 as VIP guests! Did you or someone who know graduate from PSC during the nation's Bicentennial?

https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/12/50-year-class-reunion-for-the-class-of-1976-planned-for-homecoming

08/17/2026

Huge thanks to Athletic Trainer Carita Mills for an unforgettable Convocation speech, powerful life advice, and great music choices! 👏

If you missed Convocation, you missed an amazing speech by our Athletic Trainer and Potomac State Alumnus Carita Mills! 🎤👏

And, of course, we also learned a little more about her… including her choice in music! 😂🎶

Thanks, Carita, for sharing your story, your wisdom, and a few musical favorites with us! 💙🐾

08/17/2026

What a great start to the semester! Yesterday, our Catamounts arrived on campus for Move-In Day, and it was so exciting to see campus come alive again.

Now that everyone is settled in, it’s time to kick off Welcome Week! Get ready for a week filled with fun, activities, new friendships, and plenty of PSC spirit.

📸 Take a look back at Move-In Day:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2zeM

Welcome home, Catamounts! Let’s make this a year to remember!💛💙

08/16/2026

A PSC Pause
Every Sunday, we offer a quiet moment of reflection from our beautiful campus — a minute or less of just taking in the natural sights and sounds of our surroundings. We think it's a wonderful way to unwind, breathe, and relax for just a moment while enjoying the beauty around us that we might not otherwise experience.

This week:
Episode Eight
'Watering the Wildflowers'