This month President Davis looks back at our busy and successful February and then previews March events including the Encova Career Development Center All-Majors Career Fair on March 12.
The Fairmont State University Day of Giving is a 24-hour event to encourage alumni and the community to support the many programs at the institution. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” President Mike Davis said this year he’ll be engaged for the entire 24 hours and will skip the three-hour nap he had last year. Online “Day of Giving” programming begins at midnight with a message from President Davis, and throughout the next 23 hours, residents will hear about how the many programs at the university have changed lives and started careers.
Fairmont State University’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the annual Day of Giving, takes place Thursday, February 27. The funds raised support academic programs, student organizations, athletic teams, and student support initiatives.
President Davis guests on MetroNews Talkline during Fairmont State Day at the Capital.
Fairmont State University President Dr. Michael Davis shares his journey as a first-time president, offering insights on building “cultural change before structural change” and embracing Fairmont’s unique “Artisan University” identity. Discover how patience and relationships drive meaningful progress in this episode of TRANSFORMED, a Higher Digital podcast.
Fairmont State University is launching a new initiative designed to help incoming in-state students cover tuition and mandatory fees.
Fairmont State University announced its new Access Scholarship on Monday, a program that will provide new full-time, in-state students with free tuition if their family income is below $70,000. Fairmont State President Dr. Mike Davis told WV News that the scholarship was put in place to make higher education more attainable for West Virginians who need it most.
Dr. Davis gives additional updates on Fairmont State Day at the Capitol, Presidential Speaker Series and Fairmont State’s Day of Giving.
As I write this message to you, our neighbors, friends, and supporters, Fairmont State University is busy. We’re kicking off our spring semester, and our students and faculty have returned to join staff members who already hit the ground running in 2025.
Fairmont State University began the spring 2025 semester with its Spring Kick-Off, where President Mike Davis shared leadership updates and unveiled the university’s new strategic vision, A Great Place to Learn, Work, and Call Home. President Davis emphasized a growth mindset in addressing higher education challenges and highlighted upcoming events, including Fairmont State Day at the Capitol and the annual Fairmont State Day of Giving.
To our new students, faculty and staff—welcome to Fairmont State University. I know you made the right choice to be here and can’t wait to see how your journey unfolds. To those returning Falcons and those who never left (thank you staff!) welcome back. Happy 2025!
