FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2016

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GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State College’s winter commencement ceremony took place on the morning of Saturday, December 10 in the college’s Waco Center.

The graduates, officially part of the Class of 2017, will complete requirements for an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a variety of academic areas including business, criminal justice, teacher education, and natural resource management, among others. The group is made up of approximately 90 students who have completed or will complete their degree requirements in July and December 2016. The students come from several counties throughout West Virginia as well as five other states (California, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia).

Dr. Bill Webb, a 1973 Glenville State College graduate, delivers the keynote address

Dr. William “Bill” Webb, a 1973 Glenville State College graduate, delivered the keynote address and was awarded an honorary doctorate of public service from the institution. The honorary degree is one of higher education’s most significant accolades and it serves the dual purpose of recognizing extraordinary individuals and inspiring graduating students. It is awarded to distinguished individuals who merit special recognition for achievement and distinction. Webb is the founder and director of Oasis Behavioral Health Services in Barboursville, West Virginia. He was honored with the GSC Alumni Association’s Achievement Award in 2006. During his 40 year career, Webb has served as the executive director of both the Holistic Health Center and Area Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Group in Huntington, West Virginia.

Webb advised the students to be comfortable with who they are, make decisions to be happy, foster lifelong friendships, to never stop learning, practice kindness, and to keep a sense of humor.

During the ceremony a somber moment was observed as a posthumous honorary degree was presented to in memory of Dejana Ludoski, who was an international student from Belgrade, Serbia. Ludoski was on track to complete her degree requirements with the December graduating class when she tragically died in a September automobile accident.

Additionally, retiring education professor Janet K. Bailey was bestowed with the title of Faculty Emerita at the event.

Glenville State College President Dr. Peter Barr concluded the ceremony by telling the graduates, “Each of you should take great pride in your success and leave this occasion proudly and ready, or nearly ready, to take your places in the world. Your family and friends and the faculty and staff of Glenville State College salute you.”

Spring semester classes at GSC will begin on Monday, January 9, 2017. For information on enrolling and beginning your journey as a GSC Pioneer, contact the Glenville State College Office of Admissions at www.glenville.edu or (304) 462-6130.

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