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No Tuition Hike for 2017-18 at Glenville State College
Despite another year of appropriation cuts to higher education in the Mountain State, Glenville State College announced Thursday that it would not be increasing student tuition and fees to offset the difference. Backed by the College’s Board of Governors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community members, incoming Glenville State College President Dr. Tracy Pellett made the announcement at GSC’s Waco Center.
Glenville State College History Book Now Available
A full-color photo and history book about the last twenty years at Glenville State College has recently been completed. The book, Preserving and Responding, can be purchased from the Glenville State College Foundation or at the campus Bookstore for $24.99 (shipping included). The book is a companion to Nelson Wells’ and Charles Holt’s Lighthouse on the Hill, which chronicled the College’s history from 1872 through 1997.
GSC Wins Capacity Building Grants for U.S. Undergraduate Study Abroad
The U.S. Department of State and Partners of the Americas have announced that Glenville State College is among the eleven recipients of the 2017 Capacity Building Grants for U.S. Undergraduate Study Abroad. Each winning institution is awarded up to $42,000 to increase and diversify participation in study abroad on their campuses. GSC is the only college or university in West Virginia to receive the grant.
Kids Swim Camp to be held at GSC
Glenville State College will be the site of a Swim Camp being held this summer for local children in order to teach them about water safety and swimming techniques. The day camp is scheduled to take place Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 16. Each week the camp will run Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until noon. The camp will take place in GSC’s Health and Physical Education Building.
Bone Receives GSC Faculty Award of Excellence
Glenville State College’s newest Faculty Award of Excellence recipient is Associate Professor of Music Dr. Lloyd Bone. He received the award at the 143rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6.