Upshur County Students Graduate from GSC

News Release
June 4, 2020

Glenville, WV – Three Upshur County students have received their degrees from Glenville State College as part of the College’s May Commencement.

Autumn Knight of French Creek graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree in Social Studies Education (5-adult)

Johnny O’Hara of Buckhannon earned an Associate in Arts degree in General Studies as part of GSC’s Milestone Initiative.

Mahala Oldaker of Buckhannon earned an Associate in Arts degree in General Studies as part of GSC’s Milestone Initiative.

The Milestone Initiative at GSC signifies the important academic accomplishment of students who are working toward a bachelor’s degree.

Founded in 1872, Glenville State College is a public liberal arts college located in Glenville, West Virginia. The college offers a variety of traditional and online degree programs and several NCAA Division II athletic teams.

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