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Glenville State College’s Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Media Relations Jonathan Griffin performs a temperature scan of a commuter entering campus; all vehicles and pedestrians visiting Glenville State are being screened as part of Coronavirus precautions

Update on COVID-19 Testing Results, Screenings at Glenville State College

August 24, 2020

As of Monday, August 24, Glenville State College has no active COVID-19 cases on campus. This follows testing performed as students were returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester which began on Monday, August 17. Faculty and staff were also tested as part of the lead-up to the new semester.

Pioneer Marching Band members take part in a socially distant practice session during their annual band camp

Pioneer Marching Band Marches on Amidst the Pandemic

August 19, 2020

The fall semester looks a little different at Glenville State College this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Pioneer Marching Band, those changes have offered unique challenges moving forward.

Danielle Kelly will headline the first Little Kanawha Reading Series event for fall 2020

Little Kanawha Reading Series to Hold Socially Distant Reading at Glenville State

August 18, 2020

Glenville State College’s Pioneer Stage will be the site of the first Little Kanawha Reading Series event for fall 2020. The writer Danielle Kelly will read her new fiction and there will also be readings from contributors to the 2020 Trillium. It will be held on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Glenville State College students in one of Connie Stout O’Dell’s (standing) classes meet for the first time on Monday, August 17

Glenville State College Kicks Off Fall 2020 Semester

August 17, 2020

Glenville State College students marked the first day of fall 2020 semester classes on Monday, August 17.

Glenville State College President Dr. Mark A. Manchin addresses new students as part of the virtual Convocation ceremony during New Pioneer Orientation

New Students Completing Orientation at GSC

August 15, 2020

New Glenville State College students are acclimating to college life this weekend as they take part in the orientation process for incoming freshmen.

Glenville State Admissions Staff check students in upon arrival

Glenville State College Students Arriving on Campus for Fall Semester

August 13, 2020

Preparations for the fall 2020 semester have begun at Glenville State College with new and returning students arriving on campus over the course of the week. Classes begin on Monday, August 17.

The Pioneer eGaming Center at Glenville State College will feature over 30 custom-built gaming PC’s and a viewing, console, and game review area, virtual reality area, and fitness area

Glenville State Esports Team Still Accepting Members for Fall

July 23, 2020

Glenville State College joins a number of colleges and universities around the United States who have introduced esports into their realm of varsity sports.

Glenville State College student Jessica Digennaro sporting her custom GSC-themed Disney ears

Student Reflects on Disney College Program Internship Cut Short by COVID-19

July 16, 2020

In September 2019, Glenville State College student Jessica Digennaro learned she would have an opportunity to experience something she had only dreamed about. The Music Education major had been accepted into the Disney College Program.

Return to Campus Planning at GSC

GSC Announces Updates to Fall Return to Campus Plan

July 15, 2020

Updated guidelines for the return to campus plan at Glenville State College have been announced.

As part of a $10,000 grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council through the CARES Act, GSC's Pioneer Stage has recently added new speakers along Main Street in Downtown Glenville

WV Humanities Council Awards Grant to Pioneer Stage at Glenville State

July 8, 2020

Organizers at Glenville State College’s Pioneer Stage have applied for and been awarded a $10,000 grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.