The Mountain East Conference will introduce each of its 12 member institutions leading up to the first athletic contests for some members on Thursday, Sept. 5. 

Today's featured school is the Glenville State College.

"Fast Facts"
Location: Glenville, W.Va.
Founded: 1872
Enrollment: 1,900
Nickname: Pioneers
Colors: Blue & White
President: Dr. Peter Barr
Director of Athletics: Janet Bailey
Sports: Football, Basketball (M&W), Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Golf (M&W), Cross Country (M&W), Track and Field (M&W)
School Website: www.glenville.edu
Athletics Website: www.glenville.edu/athletics/

Did you know?
In 1910, the college enrollment had exceeded the population of Glenville. Over the years, the campus became known as the "Lighthouse on the Hill" for both the quality of the teaching and the quality of GSC graduates.

Did you know?
Three gas wells have been drilled on college grounds, saving the college an estimated $1 million in energy costs.

Did you know?
Rich Rodriguez, current head football coach at the University of Arizona and formerly the head coach at Michigan and West Virginia, led the Glenville State program to a runner-up finish in the 1993 NAIA national championship.


Information courtesy of glenville.edu.