Thanksgiving is an annual opportunity to spend time with friends and families. During those gatherings, folks will express their thanks for the blessings in their lives. I would like to take this opportunity to do that, as well.
It’s election season, and while the air outside is getting chillier, the temperature of political discourse is rising across the country.
It’s late-September, and Fairmont State University has been back in session for a month or so. And while you may not have realized it, it’s time for you to come ‘back to school,’ too. It’s time for you to discover what makes this a Great Place to Call Home.
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.
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.”
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.
President Michael Davis appeared on the Tim Koenig Radio Show and talks about the start of his time at the University, the role of athletics on campus, the head football coach search, and more!
