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Jul 1, 2026

Band Submissions Now Open for Rock the Roost 2027 Music Festival at Fairmont State University

Band submissions are now officially open for Rock the Roost 2027, a full-day Appalachian music festival and battle of the bands set for June 12, 2027, on the campus of Fairmont State University. Bands from across West Virginia are invited to apply between July 1, 2026, and October 30, 2026 for a chance to perform and compete in this statewide showcase of original music.

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Students featured in The College Tour with host Alex Boylan
Jun 29, 2026

Fairmont State University Featured on Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour”, Episode Now Streaming Nationwide

Fairmont State University is proud to announce that our episode of The College Tour is now streaming and available to audiences nationwide. Hosted by Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour offers high school students and their families an engaging, inside look at colleges and universities across the country. Each episode provides prospective students with a deeper understanding of campus life beyond traditional brochures or websites.

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Fairmont State Board Approves Budget, Investing in Strategic Plan and Employees
Jun 26, 2026

Fairmont State Board Approves Budget, Investing in Strategic Plan and Employees

The Fairmont State University Board of Governors met on June 25th at 9 a.m. in the Falcon Center Board Room, hearing committee reports and approving numerous agenda items. The University forecasted a second consecutive year of enrollment growth, proposed investments in strategic initiatives, and recommended across-the-board raises for a second straight year—an uncommon combination in today’s higher education environment.

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On the Road with Fairmont State Logo
Jun 15, 2026

Fairmont State Goes “On the Road” in July 2026 to Wyoming, McDowell, and Raleigh Counties

Following Fairmont State President Mike Davis’ solo statewide summer tour in 2025, the University is taking its mission on the road to Wyoming, McDowell, and Raleigh counties this July with more than 30 Falcons. On the Road with Fairmont State will bring students, faculty, staff, leaders, and alumni directly into communities across the state to listen, connect, and build lasting partnerships.

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PALCI Welcome Fairmont State University flyer
Jun 10, 2026

Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University Joins PALCI

The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) and the Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University today announced that Fairmont State has joined the PALCI consortium as its 82nd member institution, with membership effective July 1, 2026. The PALCI Board of Directors formally approved the membership on April 30, following a review by the PALCI Membership Committee and a comment period open to all PALCI voting representatives.

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Come From Away Poster
Jun 9, 2026

Tickets on sale now for Come From Away, presented by Fairmont State University Town and Gown Players

The Fairmont State University’s Town and Gown production of Come From Away runs June 19-20 and June 24-26 at 7:30 pm and June 21 and 28 at 2:00 pm. All performances take place in the Wallman Hall Theater, located on Fairmont State University’s campus. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.fairmontstate.edu/boxoffice or in person at the Fairmont State Box Office in Wallman Hall.

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Rosemarie Igbo
Jun 2, 2026

WV Italian Heritage Festival to Honor Fairmont State’s Dr. Rosemarie Igbo as Woman of the Year

Fairmont State University’s Director of Global Engagement, Dr. Rosemarie Igbo, will receive the Honorary Woman of the Year Award for the 47th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival. Each year, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is held on the streets of downtown Clarksburg, WV, to celebrate its rich Italian culture and the Italian-Americans in the state. Dr. Igbo will receive the award at the annual Honorees Award Ceremony held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the festival to follow on the weekend of September 4-6, 2026.

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Students using the Applied Biomechanics & Human Performance Laboratories
May 28, 2026

WV-INBRE Awards Grant to Fairmont State University to Purchase Neuromuscular Diagnostic and Imaging Equipment

Fairmont State University has received $71,101 in grant funding through the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) to equip the Applied Biomechanics & Human Performance Laboratories with peripheral nerve stimulation, ultrasound, and electromyography equipment. This funding was secured with the assistance of Fairmont State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs.

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Pictured: Damrien Newbraugh and Colton Clingenpeel
May 19, 2026

Fairmont State University DECA Students Represent West Virginia at International Conference in Louisville

Fairmont State University’s DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter represented the university and state of West Virginia at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. DECA is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in business disciplines like marketing, finance, management, and hospitality. The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference is an opportunity for DECA members to come together and engage in competitions, professional development, networking, and more.

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Pictured (left to right) are SGA Vice President Bryson Riggleman, Fairmont Mayor Dr. Anne Bolyard, Dr. Samantha Godbey, and Fairmont State University President Dr. Mike Davis at a Constitution Week kickoff event, highlighting one of Fairmont State’s many civic engagement efforts.
May 19, 2026

Fairmont State University Receives Grant Funding in Support of Campus Civic Readiness Survey

Through the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Fairmont State University has received $2,300 to increase student participation in a campus wide immersion (CWI) survey, which helps the University assess students’ understanding of civic discourse, misinformation, and collaborative problem-solving. This grant was obtained with the assistance of Fairmont State’s Office of Sponsored Programs.

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May 13, 2026

Tickets on sale for Anastasia: The Musical – Youth Edition presented by Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts

Fairmont State University’s Academy for the Arts production of Anastasia runs May 15-16 and May 21-22 at 7:30 pm and May 17 and 23 at 2:00 pm. All performances take place in the Wallman Hall Theater. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.fairmontstate.edu/boxoffice or in person at the Fairmont State Box Office in Wallman Hall.

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