During their April 18 meeting, Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors announced an award of nearly $7 million dollars in federal funding, approved a new degree program to support the recently announced Middle College, approved an intent to plan a new degree to aid tourism in West Virginia, and approved a modest tuition and fee increase.
Fairmont State University has been awarded $31,000 in grant funding from the West Virginia Department of Education. The grant will be used to host an Elementary Earth and Space Science Literacy Workshop for elementary school teacher’s professional development.
Fairmont State University’s College of Science and Technology has been awarded $5,000 through the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh towards the purchase of a Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer. The device will be used by the University’s chemistry and forensic science programs.
A Fairmont State alumnus and Fairmont native has created a scholarship at Fairmont State University designed specifically to help students who work while they pursue a degree.
A second-generation Fairmont State alumnus and his wife have created a new scholarship supporting first-generation students studying for careers in health sciences, nursing, or accounting at Fairmont State University. John and Kat Guido have established The Dr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Guido Memorial Scholarship in honor of his parents – Joseph and Therese.
Three West Virginia high school seniors have been selected as recipients of Fairmont State University’s premier academic scholarship. Grace Wells (Fairmont, W.VA), Lauren Bailey (Ripley, W.VA) and Madison Lagasse (Salem, W.VA) will have the entirety of their tuition and more paid for by the Charles J. McClain Presidential Scholarship. In addition to tuition, the McClain scholarship covers room and board and provides scholarship awardees with a $500 per semester allowance to purchase textbooks from the Fairmont State Bound for Success bookstore.
Fairmont State University’s Ruth Ann Musick Library and the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V Education Resource Center have partnered to host a grant funded Star Party, where members of the community are invited to explore the night sky and learn about astronomy. The event will take place on Monday, April 15 from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. on the Education Building Quad located on Fairmont State’s campus. If the weather does not permit, the Star Party will be postponed until April 22.
Seniors from two winning teams, Jefferson High School (Shenandoah Junction, WV) and Parkersburg High School (Parkersburg, WV) each received a $1,000 Fairmont State scholarship in recognition of their accomplishments during Fairmont State University’s science showdown. Twelve teams of four students comprising juniors and seniors from seven area schools competed in a series of scientific challenges as part of the University’s Science Showdown on February 24. This is the second year in a row Fairmont State has hosted this event.
The future workforce of West Virginia will be on display at the SkillsUSA West Virginia Championship hosted at Fairmont State University Friday, March 22 – Saturday, March 23 in the Feaster Center. SkillsUSA aims to provide solutions to the current and future demand for a skilled workforce by preparing career and technical students for jobs available within the state.
Governor Jim Justice announced during a press conference today, that Fairmont State University, in partnership with KVC West Virginia, has created Middle College at Fairmont State University.
Two teams have advanced from the 2024 Academic Showdown regional competition held at Fairmont State University on March 8. Grafton High School Team 1, Taylor County, placed first, and Bridgeport High School Team 2, Harrison County, placed second, earning both teams a spot in the finale on April 23, at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston.
During their February 15 meeting, Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors (BOG) approved planning for a new online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, endorsed next steps to clarify policy review and creation, announced improved housing occupancy rates, and reported continued financial stability.
Fairmont State University will host its fifth Falcon Day of Giving on Thursday, February 29 with a fundraising goal of $375,000. This 24-hour campaign aims to inspire Falcons to come together, show pride in their alma mater, and provide essential funding to support current and future students. Over 50 programs across campus, including academic units, athletic teams, student organizations, and student support initiatives will benefit from funds raised during this event.
Fairmont State University’s Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI) will host a conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, February 28-29. The conference will be held in the Falcon Center conference rooms and feature peer-reviewed presentations by Fairmont State faculty, staff, and students, as well as colleagues from other institutions.
Approximately 129 students from grades 3-12 will be competing in the Northcentral Regional Science and Engineering Fair in Fairmont State University’s Falcon Center Gym 1 on Saturday, February 10. The fair will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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