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Revision as of 02:41, 25 February 2022
Former names | Glenville State College |
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| Type | Public University |
| Established | 1872 |
| President | Mark Manchin |
| Students | 1,582[1] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Affiliations | Mountain East Conference |
| Mascot | Pioneers |
| Website | glenville.edu |
| File:Glenville State College Logo.png | |
Glenville State University (GSU) is a public university in Glenville, West Virginia.
History
Glenville State college was founded in 1872 to serve 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.[2]
Academics
The college awards bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates.
Athletics
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. They previously competed in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which disbanded following the 2012-13 season.
References
- ^ As of fall 2019. "Enrollment". West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
External links
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- Public universities and colleges in West Virginia
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- Tourist attractions in Gilmer County, West Virginia
- 1872 establishments in West Virginia