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Glenville State University announces new Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex

Glenville State University has begun construction of the Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex, a donor-funded facility that will enhance wellness, education, and healthcare access for students, athletes, and the surrounding rural community.
Rendering of the Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex

Glenville State University is proud to announce the construction of the new Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex, a transformative facility that will serve as a hub for health, wellness, and education for both the campus and the community.

Made possible through the extraordinary generosity of the Morris family and other dedicated donors, the new complex will significantly enhance the atmosphere at Pioneer sporting events while also becoming the home of GSU’s College of Health Sciences and academic programs.

This facility represents Glenville State University’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and rural revitalization. “The Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex is a bold step forward in our mission to strengthen the well-being of our campus and rural West Virginia,” said Dr. Mark A. Manchin, President of Glenville State University. “As someone deeply committed to the values my family has long championed, especially in the realm of rural healthcare, I am proud to see Glenville State University lead the way in creating meaningful change. The Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex will serve as a beacon of wellness, education, and hope for this region.”

The Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center open to the public, encouraging healthy living for the residents of Glenville and surrounding areas and innovative academic spaces for health science instruction, offering GSU students valuable resources and immersive, hands-on learning opportunities.

This announcement builds on a series of exciting advancements in Glenville State University’s College of Health Sciences, including the introduction of new academic concentrations in Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Chiropractic, and Pre-Athletic Training. Another major initiative is the development of Rural Community Health and Wellness Clinic (RCHWC) which is housed in the Waco Center in the new nursing area — marking a major step forward in expanding access to preventive care. “The combination of the RCHWC and the Morris Family Health & Fitness Complex will provide our students the opportunity to study and use state-of-the-art equipment while positively impacting the health of our campus, our community, and the State of West Virginia.,” said Dean of Health Sciences, Dr. Kevin Evans.

These developments underscore GSU’s commitment to addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in underserved rural communities while training qualified healthcare professionals ready and willing to work in these areas.

Construction is currently underway, with the facility projected to open Summer of 2026.

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