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Presidential Communication

President Mike sitting in Wallman Hall
May 6, 2024

Editorial: Up to the Challenge

As I have settled in at Fairmont State University one this has become abundant clear to me – the moment of the regional public university is upon us. What students, communities, employers, and external partners want now more than ever are genuine education partners who are nimble, innovative and prepared to meet the challenges that lie in front of us. The regional public university, generally, and Fairmont State University, specifically, are up to the challenge.

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President Davis in front of the bell
May 3, 2024

May 2024 Video Message

Dive into President Davis' May Presidential update for updates on Fairmont State's strategic plan, campus carry, Commencement and more.

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Dr. Davis
Apr 15, 2024

A Great Place: My Vision for Fairmont State University

When my family and I decided the time was right to explore leadership positions in higher education, I knew the kind of school I wanted to lead. And when I first saw the announcement that Fairmont State University was looking for a new president, I told them: “This is the one!”

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President Davis at his inauguration
Apr 10, 2024

President Davis' Inaugural Address

President Michael K. Davis lays out his vision for Fairmont State becoming the best regional university in West Virginia by being a great place to learn, a great place to work, and a great place to call home.

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Mike Davis June 2023
Apr 5, 2024

President Davis's Goals for Fairmont State

When I interviewed to be the president at Fairmont State University, I was asked several times “Why do you want to be president at Fairmont State?” Honestly, it was a hard question to answer. As I prepared for my interview, I explored everything I could about the University, its programs, and its people. And the more I discovered, the more I got the feeling that there was something truly special here, something I could not quite put into words. So, in my interview, I said things like “I want to have an impact on student, faculty and staff success,” or “I want to be a voice for higher education in a world that is increasingly hostile to it.”

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President Davis on Campus
Apr 4, 2024

President Davis Speaks to MetroNews Ahead of Inauguration

In the nine months since taking office as president, Dr. Davis said the community has been helpful and accommodating to him and his family. Davis said the outpouring of support has included personal invitations to people’s homes, cheat sheets on important community facts, dinner reservations. It’s a feeling of belonging that Davis has appreciated the most.

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President Davis at the Acrobatics & Tumbling team practice
Apr 1, 2024

April 2024 Video Message

President Davis talks about the upcoming National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association Championships on campus, gives updates on the Strategic Planning process & Middle College, and it is officially inauguration week!

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President Davis in an art studio
Mar 6, 2024

March 2024 Video Message

President Davis recaps our record-setting Day of Giving event, talks about the Campus Self-Defense Act, gives an update on the Strategic Planning process, and more.

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President Davis in a day of giving t-shirt
Feb 14, 2024

February 2024 Video Message

President Davis talks about Day of Giving on February 29, Fairmont State's visit to the West Virginia State Capitol, the new head football coach, and other things happening across campus.

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President Mike Davis Headshot
Feb 10, 2024

Editorial: A few things I've learned about West Virginians

I have had the privilege of serving as president of Fairmont State University since July 2023. During this time, I have traveled around the state and met with hundreds of West Virginians. I will continue getting out, with a goal of visiting all 55 counties in my first two years.

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