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Oct 20, 2025

Fairmont State continues 2025-26 Presidential Speaker Series following visit from AASCU president; next guest: Hope Gas CEO

Fairmont State University’s 2025-26 Presidential Speaker Series is now underway, continuing its mission to bring distinguished leaders to campus to explore topics shaping today’s world, including politics, economics, civics, the arts and culture. Since its launch last fall, the series has sparked meaningful dialogue and fostered intellectual engagement throughout the Falcon community.

Julia Kirby

Oct 15, 2025

Fairmont State student receives prestigious International Honor Society in Business Scholarship

Fairmont State University student Julia Kirby has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business. A native of Calvin, WV, Kirby is pursuing a double major in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Graphic Design.

Annick Odom

Oct 15, 2025

Fairmont State University Artist-in-Residence Kick Off Begins Oct 30 with Halloween Square Dance

Fairmont State University will kick off its 2025–26 Artist-in-Residence program with a Community Halloween Square Dance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center. The event will be led by Annick Odom, this year’s artist-in-residence.

Debate team members Dexter Simon and Reagan Allen pose with a trophy they won at a debate at George Mason University

Oct 14, 2025

Cryptids: Fact or Folklore? Fairmont State’s Debate Team Tackles Big Issues at the Folklife Center

From eerie shadows in the hills to glowing eyes in the night, West Virginia’s legendary creatures have captured imaginations for generations. Are these monsters real, or just spooky campfire stories passed down through the years?

Fairmont State's Falcon Center

Oct 6, 2025

Fairmont State Concludes SBA Business Recovery Center Operations, Substantial Funds Allocated to Local Flood Recovery

Fairmont State University has officially concluded its hosting of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODRR) Business Recovery Center (BRC) in the Falcon Center, which operated throughout the summer to assist residents, businesses, and nonprofits impacted by the 2025 Father’s Day Flood.

Sophie Stuart

Sep 30, 2025

Fairmont State’s Sophie Stuart Selected for Prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship

Fairmont State University is pleased to announce that Student Government Association (SGA) President Sophie Stuart has been selected as a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow. This fellowship is a prestigious national honor recognizing students who are committed to public leadership, civic engagement, and creating positive change in their communities.

Wallman Hall

Sep 25, 2025

Rustic Mechanicals Return to Fairmont State Oct. 1 with Macbeth

Fairmont State University will once again welcome The Rustic Mechanicals as they bring Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Macbeth to campus as part of their 2025 Vaulting Ambition Tour. A beloved stop on every tour, Fairmont State is thrilled to host West Virginia’s only traveling Shakespeare troupe, which has been performing the classics since its founding in 2014.

Professional Development Session

Sep 24, 2025

Fairmont State University invests in faculty and staff development to strengthen student success and boost retention

Fairmont State University strengthened its commitment to student success and retention by hosting nationally recognized Appreciative Advising leader Dr. Jennifer L. Bloom for a transformative professional development workshop. The event brought together faculty, staff, and student support professionals for an intensive session designed to sharpen advising and support strategies that empower students to thrive.

The Falcon Band at the 2024 Homecoming Parade Lineup

Sep 22, 2025

Fairmont State University Announces 2025 Homecoming Festivities

Fairmont State University has announced the schedule for its 2025 Homecoming, October 6 - 11. This year’s theme, “Falcon Frenzy: Falcons Unleashed,” will bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community for a week filled with traditions and celebrations, including the parade, bonfire, alumni reunions, and Falcon football.

A student studies in Fairmont State's Starbucks Cafe

Sep 16, 2025

Building a Legacy of Opportunity: Wooddells establish endowed scholarship

For Kenny and Teresa Wooddell, giving back is not about recognition. It is about gratitude, purpose, and creating a legacy that will outlive them in service to students who need a helping hand.

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center

Sep 8, 2025

Fairmont State merges Psychology and Dance with upcoming event September 24

Fairmont State University’s Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center, in partnership with Dr. Tadashi Kato, Professor of Psychology, will host Dance Meditation with Eastern European Folk Music on Wednesday, September 24, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Folklife Center.

Pictured: A Fairmont State University student works on an architecture project in class

Sep 4, 2025

Fairmont State University Receives Grant to Host Historic Window Preservation Workshop

Fairmont State University Department of Architecture, Art + Design has been awarded a grant through the WV State Historic Preservation Office to offer a hands-on historic trades and window rehabilitation workshop.

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center

Sep 3, 2025

Call for Applicants: Fairmont State Commissions New Performances Inspired by Tradition at the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center

Fairmont State University has received funding from Mid Atlantic Arts to launch Accessing the Archives: New Works and Old Traditions at the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center. This initiative will commission new creative works inspired by the Folklife Center’s archival collections and is open to artists, musicians, scholars, and community members.

Students walking on campus

Sep 3, 2025

Fairmont State University Receives Grant to Bolster Success of First-Gen Falcons

Fairmont State University has been awarded $16,000 through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) to host a series of events and activities promoting academic success, social belonging, and cultural capital-building for first-generation college students on campus.

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Aug 29, 2025

Fairmont State Board of Governors Approves Two Implementation Plans; Celebrates Strong Start to Semester

With the fall semester under way, Fairmont State University Board of Governors had a long agenda of topics to review, approve, and celebrate during Wednesday’s bi-monthly meeting. Highlights included review and approval of two Implementation Plans and recognition of strong enrollment figures.

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