National Museum of African American History (NMAAHC) Opens Collection to Honor the Contributions of African Americans

Carter G. Woodson established Black History week in 1926 as an effort to promote and encourage Black history to be taught across the country and in public schools. 

Woodson’s efforts led to events lasting more than the designated week. It was so successful that in 1976, President Gerald Ford decided to make it not just a week, but an whole month! 

Black History Month is a special time to recognize and honor the amazing contributions that African Americans have made throughout history. It's also a time to learn, celebrate, and appreciate the rich culture and achievements of the Black community.

The theme for this year is “African Americans and the Arts.” 

Through Smithsonian's Open Access initiative, students are invited to explore various photos from the NMAAHC collection.

WVNCC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is pleased to share this and other resources throughout February.

Academic Resource Center Celebrates Black History Month

Join the Academic Resource Center throughout February in celebrating Black History Month, “African Americans in the Arts.” 

Stop in your campus's ARC and discover the many contributions of African Americans with each library’s suggested reading and informational displays.

Weirton Campus:

Smoketown: The Untold Story of the Other Great Black Renaissance by Mark Whitaker

The other great Renaissance of Black culture, influence, and glamour burst forth joyfully in what may seem an unlikely place, Pittsburgh, PA.

Wheeling Campus:            

Seventeen Black Artists by Elton C. Fax

The artistic careers of Black men & women and their creations in such media as painting, sculpture and photography.

New Martinsville Campus:

Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Historical Events by Jessie Carney Smith

A comprehensive record of over four thousand examples of achievements and historical firsts initiated by Black Americans.

For more information, contact the Academic Resource Center on your campus by calling:

304-510-8766 (New Martinsville)

304-723-7516 (Weirton)

304-214-8954 (Wheeling)

West Virginia PATH Offers Public Assistance Programs & Services

West Virginia PATH (People's Access To Help) is the official website for accessing various public assistance programs and services in the state.

Any individual over the age of 18 (or an emancipated minor) can create a PATH Account to apply for benefits and services, complete a review, or view benefits they are receiving through the WV DHHR.

Black History Month Trivia

Tuesday, February 6

3-4pm

Download the free Kahoot app and join us on Zoom to test your trivia skills and win fun prizes!

Questions spanning sports, geography, music, movies, history, and more, tailored to honor Black History Month.

There will be 7 rounds with 9 questions in each round.

1st place: Roku TV Streaming Stick 

2nd place: $25 Kroger Gift Card

3rd place: $15 Starbucks Gift Card

Meeting ID: 867 7289 2918

1-309-205-3325

Make N' Take Craft: Valentine's Day Cards

Wednesday, February 7

Noon-2pm

Stop by and make a card for your special someone!

You can find supplies, materials and more in the following locations:

Wheeling: 2nd Floor EC Student Lounge

Weirton & New Martinsville: Student Lounge

Cupid's Corner

Mon., February 12 (Weirton)

Tues., February 13 (New Martinsville)

Wed., February 14 (Wheeling)

10:30am - 12:30pm

A variety of Valentine’s items will be available for purchase. Make sure to pick something up for that special someone! Purchases will be cash only.

Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association!

Weirton & New Martinsville: Student Lounge

Wheeling: EC 2nd floor/Culinary Arts Entrance

Start Here Admissions and Financial Aid Events

Tues., February 13 (Weirton)

Wed., February 14 (New Martinsville)

Thurs., February 15 (Wheeling)

Sat., February 17 (All Campuses)

10am-3pm weekdays

9am-noon Saturday

Our staff will be on hand to answer all your questions regarding admissions and financial aid.

Ideal for degree-seeking, continuing education, and early entry high school students.

Questions? Please contact wvnccadmissions@wvncc.edu

Weirton: Student Lounge

New Martinsville: Room 110

Wheeling: Action Center

Narcan Training

Monday, Febraury 12

Tuesday, February 13

11am-noon OR Noon-1pm

Join Campus Liaison Officer RJ Faldowski to learn about intranasal Naloxone and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a narcotic overdose.

Participants will receive a certificate after completion of the course. Open to all students, faculty and staff.

To ensure we have adequate supplies, please RSVP to rfaldowski@wvncc.edu if you would like to receive a Narcan after the training. 

Wheeling Campus B&O Auditorium

FAFSA Workshops

Tues., February 13 - Weirton

Wed., February 14 - New Martinsville

Thurs., February 15 - Wheeling

3-6pm

The revamped 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is here!

We’re here to assist you in completing your application. Schedule an appointment with our qualified Financial Aid staff during one of our upcoming FAFSA workshops to help get your application completed.

• Create your FSA ID
• Complete the FAFSA application
• Answer your general financial aid questions

Preregistration is required. Get more details and information.

Working Wednesdays: Williams Lea

Wednesday, February 14

11am - 1pm

Stop by the Wheeling Action Center and meet with staff from Williams Lea to learn about job opportunities.

All students are welcome!

Visit the Chicken Coop Food Pantry on Your Campus

Chicken Coop Food Pantries are available on each campus and offer non-perishable (canned) food, snacks, and personal hygiene items.

Locations:

Wheeling: EC 2nd floor lounge & Library (by the periodical nook)

Weirton: Outside the SGA Office

New Martinsville: Lounge

Free Monthly Internet and Tablets Available to Qualifying Students

WVNCC is pleased to offer free monthly internet and Android Tablets through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Click here to see if you qualify and to enroll.

Financial Aid Announcements

Spring 2024 Loan Application Now Available

Loan applications are done by semester. The spring 2024 application is now available.

Remember to read carefully! These can be returned to financialaidoffice@wvncc.edu, delivered to the Financial Aid Office, or to the Service Center on any of the three campuses. 

To keep up with all of our upcoming events, download our app or check the calendar on our website!

Have feedback you'd like to share with the college? We now have an easy way to submit that! You can find our Student Feedback Form on our website, under the Current Student links.