Fairmont State names students to spring 2023 President's and Dean's Lists

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Over 900 Fairmont State University students have been honored for their academic achievements throughout the spring 2023 semester.  

Fairmont State returns to the National Model United Nations Conference

Monday, May 22, 2023

After a three-year hiatus, Fairmont State University’s Model United Nations team made a successful return to the National Model United Nations Conference, held annually in New York City.

The goal of the National Model United Nations Conference is to “advance the understanding of the UN and contemporary global issues through quality educational programs that emphasize collaboration and cooperative conflict resolution and to prepare participants for active global citizenship.”

Fairmont State now offering scholarships for Falcon Day Camp this Summer

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Fairmont State University’s Falcon Center will welcome back its 6-week Falcon Day camp this summer from June 19 until August 4. Recently the Truist West Virginia Foundation and the Walmart Community Foundation gifted the Falcon Center with a grant so that families of children ages 6-12 can receive a full or partial scholarship for up to 3 weeks of camp. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is May 31, 2023.

Fairmont State hosts Marion County high school students on campus for Information Systems Management Day

Monday, May 15, 2023

Fairmont State University welcomed approximately 100 high school students from Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont High School and North Marion High School to campus for Information Systems Management (ISM) Day on Thursday, May 11. Students were exposed to the vast and constantly evolving field of Information Systems Management and participated in two breakout sessions of their choice pertaining to different ISM topics.

Fairmont State receives NASA Grant to support elementary science teachers

Friday, May 12, 2023

Fairmont State University has been awarded $5,000 in grant funding through the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium to help elementary science educators serve their students better and collaborate with colleagues to improve science education in West Virginia. 

Fairmont State honors faculty during annual awards luncheon

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Last month, Fairmont State University honored its faculty at an awards and recognition lunch held in Colebank Gym. During the ceremony, individuals were thanked for their years of service to the University, and accomplishments such as promotions, tenures and retirements were celebrated.

“The array of awards given to these University faculty members honor the entire dedicated and talented University faculty as a whole,” said Timothy Oxley, Interim President for Academic Affairs.

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