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{{Short description|Public University in Glenville, West Virginia, US}}
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'''Glenville State College''' ('''GSC''') is a public four-year college located in [[Glenville, West Virginia|Glenville]], a town in the rural north-central part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[West Virginia]].
'''Glenville State University''' ('''GSU''') is a [[public college]] in [[Glenville, West Virginia]], United States.


==History==
==History==
Glenville State University was founded in 1872 as a branch of West Virginia [[Normal School]]. It became known as '''Glenville State Normal School'''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.glenville.edu/library/archives/history | title=A Brief History of Glenville State University | access-date=2022-07-15 | archive-date=2022-07-15 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715123349/https://www.glenville.edu/library/archives/history | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/026383 | title=Glenville Normal School, Glenville, Gilmer County, W. Va. | access-date=2022-07-15 | archive-date=2022-07-15 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715124134/https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/026383 | url-status=live }}</ref> It served the higher education needs of Central West Virginia. By 1910, the college enrollment had exceeded the population of Glenville and grew into a full four-year college by 1931.
GSC was founded as a central West Virginia branch of the state normal school in 1872. In 1910, enrollment exceeded the population of the town. WSC became a full four-year college under its current name in 1931.


The Glenville State College Alumni Center, known as the [[John E. Arbuckle House]], was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1991.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2009a}}</ref>
==Academics==
The highest degree awarded is the [[Bachelor's degree]]. GSC also awards [[associate's degree]]s and certificates in several academic areas.


On February 22, 2022, Glenville State College attained university status.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.glenville.edu/phoenix/glenville-state-becomes-university |title=Glenville State Becomes a University |access-date=2022-07-19 |archive-date=2022-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218204845/https://www.glenville.edu/phoenix/glenville-state-becomes-university |url-status=live }}</ref>
Although GSC is no longer a teacher's college, the primary majors are still kindergarten, elementary and secondary education, although several other majors are available.


==Academics==
===Natural resource management===
The college awards [[bachelor's degree]]s, [[associate degree]]s, master's degrees, and certificates.
WSC's forestry program was recognized in 2007 <ref>[http://www.safnet.org/education/tech_rec011907.pdf Society of American Foresters: SAF Recognized Technical Forestry Programs]</ref> by the [[Society of American Foresters]] as one of 21 nationwide educational programs in forest technology. <ref>[http://www.safnet.org/education/recognition.cfm Society of American Foresters: Accreditation and Recognition]</ref> WSC offers the A.S. degree in forest technology and the B.S. degree in natural resource management for forest technology and other majors.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
{{main|Glenville State Pioneers}}
In athletics, the school's sports teams are known as Pioneers and Lady Pioneers, and they compete in the [[West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]]. They have teams in [[American football|football]], [[basketball]], [[track and field]], [[softball]], [[golf]] and [[volleyball]].
[[File:GlenvillePioneers.png|thumb|left|upright|Official athletics logo]]


In athletics, the school's sports teams are known as Pioneers and Lady Pioneers, and they compete in the [[Mountain East Conference]]. They have teams in [[American football|football]], [[basketball]], [[track and field]], [[softball]], [[golf]], [[baseball]], [[cross country running]], acrobatics & tumbling, and [[volleyball]].
==Statistics==
100% of all applicants who meet the basic qualifications are admitted to GSC. 90% of students are from the state of West Virginia. 21 other states and four foreign countries are also represented in the student body. 86% of students are [[Caucasian]]. 51.5% are male.


The women's basketball team won the [[NCAA Division II]] National Championship in 2022. Their head coach [[Kim Stephens]] was then named the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) National Coach of the Year in Division II. Stephens was also selected as the 2022 recipient of the Fufari Award, which recognizes the college coach of the year for the state of West Virginia, an award which she also won in 2019. The team previously competed in the [[West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]], which disbanded following the 2012–13 season.
==Student life==
Students may participate in an intramural sports program and a "High Adventure" program designed to bring students on excursions to scenic locations throughout West Virginia. ''The Phoenix'' is the student newspaper at GSC. There are a number of other student organizations on campus. GSC is unusual in that it fields a Woodsmen team, designed for students interested in competitive forestry events.

GSC also has an active Greek life.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Audeen W. Fentiman]], engineer, and Crowley Family Professor in Engineering Education at [[Purdue University]]
*[[Cam Henderson]], former [[college athletics administrator]] for [[Marshall University]]
*[[John Kee]], former member of [[United States House of Representatives]]
*[[John R. Kelly]], former member of [[West Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Todd Longanacre]], former member of [[West Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Howard Justus McGinnis]], former president of [[East Carolina University]]
*[[Bob Mollohan]], former member of [[United States House of Representatives]]
*[[Dave Pethtel]], former member of [[West Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Harmonia Rosales]], painter best known for ''The Creation of God''
*[[William Allison Shimer]], former president of [[Marietta College]]
*[[Bob Sowards]], former [[professional golfer]]
*[[David Stover (politician)|David Stover]], current member of [[West Virginia Senate]]
*[[David Sypolt]], former member of [[West Virginia Senate]]
*[[Steve Westfall]], current member of [[West Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Jay Wolfe]], former member of [[West Virginia Senate]]
*[[John M. Wolverton]], former member of [[United States House of Representatives]]
*[[Adam Young (politician)|Adam Young]], former member of [[West Virginia House of Delegates]]
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==See also==
{| class="wikitable"
*[[List of presidents and principals of Glenville State University]]
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|[[Channing Tatum]] || actor (''[[Coach Carter]]'', ''[[She's the Man]]'', ''[[Step Up (film)|Step Up]]'') || Did not graduate
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|}


==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.glenville.edu/ Official school site]
* [http://www.gscpioneers.com/ Official athletics site]
* [http://www.safnet.org/ Society of American Foresters]


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Latest revision as of 01:35, 3 December 2024

Glenville State University
Former names
Glenville Branch of the West Virginia Normal School (1872–1900)
Glenville State Normal School (1900–1931)
Glenville State Teachers College (1931–1943)
Glenville State College (1943–2022)[1]
TypePublic college
EstablishedFebruary 19, 1872; 152 years ago (February 19, 1872)[2]
AccreditationHLC
Academic affiliation
WVHEPC
PresidentMark Manchin
Students1,582[3]
Location
Glenville
,
West Virginia
,
United States
CampusRemote town[4], 325 acres (1.32 km2)
NewspaperThe Phoenix
ColorsBlue and white[5]
   
NicknamePioneers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II - MEC
MascotPioneer
Websiteglenville.edu

Glenville State University (GSU) is a public college in Glenville, West Virginia, United States.

History

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Glenville State University was founded in 1872 as a branch of West Virginia Normal School. It became known as Glenville State Normal School.[6][7] It served the higher education needs of Central West Virginia. By 1910, the college enrollment had exceeded the population of Glenville and grew into a full four-year college by 1931.

The Glenville State College Alumni Center, known as the John E. Arbuckle House, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[8]

On February 22, 2022, Glenville State College attained university status.[9]

Academics

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The college awards bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, master's degrees, and certificates.

Athletics

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Main article: Glenville State Pioneers
Official athletics logo

In athletics, the school's sports teams are known as Pioneers and Lady Pioneers, and they compete in the Mountain East Conference. They have teams in football, basketball, track and field, softball, golf, baseball, cross country running, acrobatics & tumbling, and volleyball.

The women's basketball team won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2022. Their head coach Kim Stephens was then named the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) National Coach of the Year in Division II. Stephens was also selected as the 2022 recipient of the Fufari Award, which recognizes the college coach of the year for the state of West Virginia, an award which she also won in 2019. The team previously competed in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which disbanded following the 2012–13 season.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Glenville State Becomes a University". glenville.edu. Glenville State University. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ "The West Virginia Encyclopedia - Glenville State University". Archived from the original on 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  3. ^ As of fall 2019. "Enrollment". West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  4. ^ "IPEDS-Glenville State University". Archived from the original on 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  5. ^ "Glenville State Pioneers". Archived from the original on 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  6. ^ "A Brief History of Glenville State University". Archived from the original on 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  7. ^ "Glenville Normal School, Glenville, Gilmer County, W. Va". Archived from the original on 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  8. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  9. ^ "Glenville State Becomes a University". Archived from the original on 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-07-19.

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