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Come From Away Poster
Jun 9, 2026

Tickets on sale now for Come From Away, presented by Fairmont State University Town and Gown Players

The Fairmont State University’s Town and Gown production of Come From Away runs June 19-20 and June 24-26 at 7:30 pm and June 21 and 28 at 2:00 pm. All performances take place in the Wallman Hall Theater, located on Fairmont State University’s campus. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.fairmontstate.edu/boxoffice or in person at the Fairmont State Box Office in Wallman Hall.

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PALCI Welcome Fairmont State University flyer
Jun 10, 2026

Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University Joins PALCI

The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) and the Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University today announced that Fairmont State has joined the PALCI consortium as its 82nd member institution, with membership effective July 1, 2026. The PALCI Board of Directors formally approved the membership on April 30, following a review by the PALCI Membership Committee and a comment period open to all PALCI voting representatives.

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Rosemarie Igbo
Jun 2, 2026

WV Italian Heritage Festival to Honor Fairmont State’s Dr. Rosemarie Igbo as Woman of the Year

Fairmont State University’s Director of Global Engagement, Dr. Rosemarie Igbo, will receive the Honorary Woman of the Year Award for the 47th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival. Each year, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is held on the streets of downtown Clarksburg, WV, to celebrate its rich Italian culture and the Italian-Americans in the state. Dr. Igbo will receive the award at the annual Honorees Award Ceremony held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the festival to follow on the weekend of September 4-6, 2026.

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Students using the Applied Biomechanics & Human Performance Laboratories
May 28, 2026

WV-INBRE Awards Grant to Fairmont State University to Purchase Neuromuscular Diagnostic and Imaging Equipment

Fairmont State University has received $71,101 in grant funding through the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) to equip the Applied Biomechanics & Human Performance Laboratories with peripheral nerve stimulation, ultrasound, and electromyography equipment. This funding was secured with the assistance of Fairmont State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs.

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Pictured: Damrien Newbraugh and Colton Clingenpeel
May 19, 2026

Fairmont State University DECA Students Represent West Virginia at International Conference in Louisville

Fairmont State University’s DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter represented the university and state of West Virginia at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. DECA is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in business disciplines like marketing, finance, management, and hospitality. The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference is an opportunity for DECA members to come together and engage in competitions, professional development, networking, and more.

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Pictured (left to right) are SGA Vice President Bryson Riggleman, Fairmont Mayor Dr. Anne Bolyard, Dr. Samantha Godbey, and Fairmont State University President Dr. Mike Davis at a Constitution Week kickoff event, highlighting one of Fairmont State’s many civic engagement efforts.
May 19, 2026

Fairmont State University Receives Grant Funding in Support of Campus Civic Readiness Survey

Through the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Fairmont State University has received $2,300 to increase student participation in a campus wide immersion (CWI) survey, which helps the University assess students’ understanding of civic discourse, misinformation, and collaborative problem-solving. This grant was obtained with the assistance of Fairmont State’s Office of Sponsored Programs.

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May 13, 2026

Tickets on sale for Anastasia: The Musical – Youth Edition presented by Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts

Fairmont State University’s Academy for the Arts production of Anastasia runs May 15-16 and May 21-22 at 7:30 pm and May 17 and 23 at 2:00 pm. All performances take place in the Wallman Hall Theater. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.fairmontstate.edu/boxoffice or in person at the Fairmont State Box Office in Wallman Hall.

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Pictured left to right: Dr. Stephanie Jones and Dr. Joseph Riese
May 11, 2026

Fairmont State Professor of Mathematics Dr. Joseph Riesen honored with WVCTM Award

Fairmont State University is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Riesen, professor of mathematics, has been awarded the College Teacher of the Year Award at the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. The annual conference recognizes mathematics educators at the elementary, middle school, high school and college levels. Each year, the WVCTM College Teacher of the Year Award honors a professor who has made outstanding contributions to mathematics education.

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Front row (left to right): Professor Dennine LaRue (retired), Madison Louk, Keirsten Stout; middle row: Dr. Stephanie Jones, Dr. Joe Riesen, Dr. Bishnu Sedai, Bella Ramsey; back row: David Desmuke, Professor Jesse Cook. Not pictured: Dr. Brian Blackwood and Hailee Linn.
May 7, 2026

Fairmont State Students and Faculty Highlight Excellence at WVCTM Conference

Fairmont State University shined at the annual West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM) conference at Stonewall Resort. The conference recognizes educators in mathematics at all academic levels – elementary, middle school, high school, and college. Fairmont State University students received grants to attend the conference, and many of our faculty members presented their research and work throughout.

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Greg Rose
May 6, 2026

Fairmont State University Welcomes Back Alumnus Greg Rose as Chief Financial Officer

Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Rose as Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He brings more than 30 years of financial leadership to the role, including stints at West Virginia University and WVU Medicine. Rose’s deep connection to the region extends back to his undergraduate studies, when he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fairmont State.

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Fairmont State University Announces 2026 Presidential Scholarship Recipients; Expands Program to Include Out-of-State Students
Apr 27, 2026

Fairmont State University Announces 2026 Presidential Scholarship Recipients; Expands Program to Include Out-of-State Students

Fairmont State University has announced the 2026 recipients of the Presidential Scholarship, the University’s premier academic scholarship. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to excellence among incoming first‑year students. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, as the scholarship was expanded to include out‑of‑state students for the first time, resulting in Fairmont State’s first‑ever out‑of‑state Presidential Scholarship recipients.

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