test

Fairmont State News

Featured
Senator Mike Oliverio speaks with the Fairmont State Acrobatics & Tumbling Team at the 2025 Fairmont State Day at the Capitol
Jan 15, 2026

Driving West Virginia Forward: Fairmont State’s Vision on Display at the Capitol

Fairmont State University will travel to Charleston on Friday, January 23, for its annual Day at the Capitol, highlighting the University’s transformational impact on West Virginia’s economy, workforce, and communities. During the event, students, faculty, and staff will engage with lawmakers, present top-notch programs, and demonstrate how Fairmont State’s Vision goes beyond campus to help make all of West Virginia a Great Place to Learn, to Work, and to Call Home.

Full Article

Chelsea Ruby
Jan 12, 2026

Fairmont State University adds Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby to Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series Lineup

Fairmont State University is kicking off the new year with an exciting announcement: the Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series has a new closer, Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism! The series brings thought leaders from diverse fields such as politics, business, education, art and more to campus to foster meaningful conversations and intellectual engagement. This semester the series will also feature Dr. Mike Lee, Professor and Director of the Civility Initiative, College of Charleston (SC) and Annick Odom 2025-2026 Artist in Residence, Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Folk Singer, Crankie Maker, Storyteller, and Square Dance Caller.

Full Article

Larry Edgell
Dec 27, 2025

Fairmont State University Remembers Alumnus Larry J. Edgell

Fairmont State University is saddened to share the news of the passing of alumnus and former West Virginia Senator Larry J. Edgell. In addition to being a graduate of Fairmont State College (now Fairmont State University), he was a lifelong educator, U.S. Navy veteran, and dedicated public servant whose career reflected a deep commitment to West Virginia and its people.

Full Article

Graduates with Freddie the Falcon at the Fall 2025 Commencement
Dec 22, 2025

Fairmont State Board of Governors Meeting Underscores the University’s Role as an Affordable Regional Public Institution

The Fairmont State’s Board of Governors met Thursday, December 18, in the Falcon Center Board Room to advance the University’s status as an affordable, accessible, and innovative regional institution. The session highlighted strategic initiatives aimed at advancing academic excellence, supporting student success, and driving economic growth throughout West Virginia. From celebrating recent achievements to approving measures that promote transparency and affordability, the Board reaffirmed Fairmont State’s steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality education and serving as a trusted partner in shaping the state’s future.

Full Article

Student Orientation
Dec 4, 2025

Fostering Success and Belonging: First-Gen Student Success Grant

While some sponsored programs last multiple years and have outcomes and outputs that take time for the campus to see, others have more immediate impacts. The First-Generation Student Success Grant awarded through West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) in August 2025 is one such project.

Full Article

A graduate celebrates during Commencement
Nov 25, 2025

Fairmont State University to celebrate the Fall 2025 graduating class during Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13

Fairmont State University will honor the Fall 2025 graduating class during Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Feaster Center. The morning ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will recognize graduates from the College of Business & Aviation, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Regents Bachelor of Arts program. The afternoon ceremony, scheduled for 2 p.m., will honor graduates from the College of Education, Health and Human Performance, the College of Nursing, and the College of Science & Technology.

Full Article

O'Brien and Davis at the Presidential Speaker Series
Nov 18, 2025

CEO of HOPE Gas, Morgan O’Brien, Highlights Workforce Opportunities during Fairmont State University’s Presidential Speaker Series

Fairmont State University wrapped up the Fall installment of its 2025-2026 Presidential Speaker Series on Nov. 13 with Morgan O’Brien, CEO of Hope Gas. The Presidential Speaker Series welcomes distinguished leaders to campus to explore politics, economics, civics, the arts, and culture—sparking meaningful dialogue and strengthening intellectual engagement across the Falcon community.

Full Article

Andreza Araujo's presents A Day to Remember The History the Inspired World Safety Day
Nov 5, 2025

Stewards of Place - Fairmont State University to Host Documentary Premiere about Farmington No. 9 Mine Disaster’s Impact on World Safety

Fairmont State University will host the U.S. premiere of A Day to Remember, a powerful documentary that explores the 1968 Farmington No. 9 Mine disaster and its enduring impact on safety regulations and practices around the world. Originally debuting in Brazil in Portuguese, the film will now be presented in English for its first screening in the U.S.

Full Article

 

If you have written a news release and would like to have it posted on the news site or sent to media outlets, please send the release to news@fairmontstate.edu 7-10 days in advance of your targeted release date. Please include a photo when possible.