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January 31, 2025

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Students attending a previous Winter Homecoming at Glenville State College. The College will celebrate 150 years on Saturday, February 19 with its annual Winter Homecoming and other events.

Glenville State College to Celebrate 150th Anniversary with Winter Homecoming, Founders Day of Giving, More on February 19

February 8, 2022

Glenville State College will celebrate its sesquicentennial on Saturday, February 19. That date marks 150 years since the College’s founding in 1872.

Department of Language and Literature faculty members Dr. Marjorie Stewart (left) and Dr. Jonathan Minton browse Trillium Art Show entries during the 2021 show. The 2022 show will be on display February 1-11 with an opening reception on Friday, February 4.

Trillium Art Show on Display February 1-11 at Glenville State College

January 28, 2022

The Glenville State College Department of Language and Literature and the Department of Fine Arts will be hosting the fifth Annual Trillium Art Show in the Fine Arts Center Gallery from February 1 to February 11.

Glenville State College employees Tegan McEntire (left) and Cheyenne Singleton at the 2021 Day of Giving. This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Saturday, February 19. (GSC Photo/Kristen Cosner)

Fifth Annual Day of Giving to be held at Glenville State College

January 27, 2022

Glenville State College’s fifth annual Day of Giving will be held on Saturday, February 19 to coincide with the date of the College’s founding. The giving campaign will focus on raising money for areas of need on campus such as academics, athletics, scholarships, campus improvements, and more.

Leland Byrd as pictured in the faculty listing of the 1958 Glenville State College yearbook, the Kanawhachen. Byrd died on January 19, 2022 at age 94.

Glenville State Remembers Influential Coach and Administrator Dr. Leland Byrd

January 25, 2022

Dr. Leland Byrd, one of the most influential coaches and administrators in Glenville State College history passed last this week. He was 94.

David Hutchison, Vice President for College Advancement and Executive Director of the GSC Foundation at Glenville State College, has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2022 Class of Leadership West Virginia. (GSC Photo/Kristen Cosner)

Glenville State College Vice President for Advancement Named to 2022 Class of Leadership West Virginia

January 21, 2022

David Hutchison, Vice President for College Advancement and Executive Director of the GSC Foundation at Glenville State College, has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2022 Class of Leadership West Virginia .

Students walk across Glenville State College’s campus on a chilly Monday, January 10, the first day of the spring 2022 semester. (GSC Photo/Kristen Cosner)

Glenville State College Kicks Off Spring 2022 Semester

January 10, 2022

Glenville State College students and staff marked the first day of spring 2022 semester classes on Monday, January 10.

Glenville State College President Dr. Mark Manchin (center) chats with Associate Professor of English Dr. Melody Wise and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Jeff Bryson at the Holiday Luncheon. (GSC Photo/Kristen Cosner)

Glenville State College Employees Celebrate the Holidays

December 8, 2021

Glenville State College faculty and staff gathered on Tuesday, December 7 for an employee appreciation luncheon hosted by President and Mrs. Manchin.

December Premium Night is December 2 in Mollohan's Restaurant at Glenville State College.

Special Premium Night Dinner at Glenville State College on December 2

November 30, 2021

The public is invited to Mollohan’s Restaurant at Glenville State College on Thursday, December 2 from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for a special Premium Night.

Prospective graduates at the commencement ceremony in December 2020. This year's graduates will convene for their ceremony on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the GSC Waco Center. (GSC Photo/Kristen Cosner)

Winter Commencement is December 11 at Glenville State College

November 22, 2021

Glenville State College’s Winter Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 11 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the College’s Waco Center. 

Glenville State College President Dr. Mark Manchin speaks to those assembled at the College's Veterans Day ceremony. (GSC Photo/Kristen Cosner)

Glenville State College Observes Veterans Day

November 11, 2021

Glenville State College today observed Veterans Day on campus with a number of events.