News

GSC Announces New Peer Mentoring Program

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September 12, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2016 For More Information: Glenville State College Public Relations Department (304) 462-4115

Criminal Justice Students Visit London

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September 6, 2016

In summer 2016, several Glenville State College students and professors took part in a criminal justice focused trip to London. The five day visit saw the students take tours of some of the most iconic sites in the city. Additionally, they were able to go to the Inns of Court, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Old Bailey, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and on a Jack the Ripper-themed tour.

Study Abroad Opportunity Planned for GSC Students

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August 29, 2016

Glenville State College is planning an opportunity for students to study abroad in London, England in May 2017.

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.

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 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.

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.