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West Virginia Authors to Present at GSC Workshop
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July 29, 2016
 Three authors of works set in West Virginia will be visiting Glenville State College on Tuesday, August 2, as part of a five-day workshop for 25 middle school teachers. The authors will discuss their work and how it relates to connecting subject content and local communities. The teachers of grades 6-8 who are attending the workshop are primarily instructors of reading, social studies, and math. Content material will include historical and informational texts that are specific to West Virginia. Participants will create and share cross-curricular lessons for the various resources they will receive for their classrooms.
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.
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.
Ramezan Receives Student Leadership Award at GSC Commencement
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June 6, 2016
 Emily Ramezan, a 2016 Glenville State College graduate, was presented with the Student Leadership Award at GSC’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7. She is the daughter of Dave and Janette Ramezan of Glenville, West Virginia.