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Orientation Weekend for New Students Ushers in Fall Semester at GSC
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August 23, 2016
 Around 350 freshmen arrived on campus at Glenville State College on Friday, August 19 for the 2016 fall term. Glenville State College's class of 2020 is made up of students from throughout West Virginia, sixteen other states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.
GSC Well Represented at Upcoming Art Exhibit
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July 29, 2016
 Several Glenville State College artists are taking part in an upcoming exhibit that features participants who have been affected by mental health issues, either personally or through close friends and family members. The show, which is titled ‘Different Voices and Common Experiences,’ will be on display at the Monongalia Arts Center’s (MAC) Benedum Gallery from August 5-27, 2016.
GSC Invites Community to Help Welcome Incoming Students
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July 15, 2016
 To help the new students learn about the Glenville community—including local businesses, churches, and other groups that might interest them—GSC is hosting a Community and Campus Organization Fair.
Hidden Promise Program Now in All WV Counties
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July 11, 2016
 Since the early stages of Glenville State College’s Hidden Promise program, both college officials and public school administrators have had the same common desires for students in the Mountain State: increase the high school and college graduation rates, better prepare them for college enrollment, encourage increased college attendance, and improve their overall success in pursuits of higher education.
GSC Smartphone App Launched for Students
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June 29, 2016
 Glenville State College has released its first official mobile application, MyGSC. The smartphone app was developed mainly by staff in the college’s Office of Technology and contains different features that allow students to access their academic records, campus directories, maps, and more.
A Special Graduation Ceremony
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June 29, 2016
 Olive Smith’s graduation from Glenville State College this spring will be a day that she remembers fondly for years to come. The 85 years young graduate was to receive her Regents Bachelor of Arts degree along with the rest of the Glenville State College graduating class. Smith, although still active, opted not to make the three hour trip to the GSC Waco Center for the ceremony.
GSC Participating in Second Chance Pell Program
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June 24, 2016
 Glenville State College has been named by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) as the only college in West Virginia to participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program. The program, which includes 66 other educational institutions across the United States, will allow eligible incarcerated Americans to receive Pell Grants and pursue postsecondary education with the goal of helping them get jobs and support their families when they are released. The program builds on the USDOE’s commitment to contribute to a more effective criminal justice system, reduce recidivism, and combat the impact of mass incarceration on families and communities through educational opportunity.
Michael Pracht stands at his patrol vehicle with the Burnsville Dam in the background
GSC Students Keep Learning During Summer
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June 17, 2016
 Summer is often a time of relaxation, trips to the beach, and Netflix binges. However, industrious students can look at summer as a time to continue working on their degree requirements and pursue other educational opportunities. Here are a few of the Glenville State College students who are spending at least part of their summer break completing internships and research projects.
Glenville State College President's Honor List for Spring 2016
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June 9, 2016
 Glenville State College has announced the names of GSC students who attained the President’s Honor List for the Spring 2016 semester. To be named to the President’s Honor List, a student must have a 4.0 grade point average on a minimum of 12 semester hours.