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Oct 9, 2024

Fairmont State University receives award for work supporting abused and neglected WV youth in foster care

The West Virginia Court Appointed Special Advocates (WV CASA), a non-profit organization that advocates for abused and neglected children in the state’s court system, held their annual Awards Gala on Oct. 5 at Stonewall Resort. Fairmont State University was honored with the Partner of the Year Award, recognizing Fairmont State’s work in support of WV’s children and families.

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Speaker Christopher Phillips
Sep 13, 2024

Fairmont State announces presidential speaker series; Newly established Civics Institute to support fall programming

As part of President Mike Davis’s vision for Fairmont State University to be a “Great Place to Learn,” the University has established the Presidential Speaker Series. Covering politics, economics, healthcare, science, the environment, and the arts, speakers will address topics that impact the entire Falcon community. The theme for Fall 2024 is Civic Dialogues, exploring the importance of an informed and engaged electorate to American Democracy.

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Erica Harvey
Sep 12, 2024

Fairmont State Professor Dr. Erica Harvey and student Eliza Keener attend Climate Crossroads Summit in Washington D.C.

Fairmont State University Abelina Suarez Professor of Chemistry Emerita and Campus Sustainability Consultant Dr. Erica Harvey was a panelist in the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Climate Crossroads Summit in Washington D.C. on July 16 and 17. Harvey was invited to share her perspective on working with students to engage local communities and improve campus sustainability. Mechanical Engineering major Eliza Keener (Sutton, WV) attended the Summit with Harvey, with encouragement by her internship employer for the summer, Schaeffler, a motion technology company.

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Chair Jennifer Kinty
Sep 5, 2024

Fairmont State University Board of Governors begins the academic year with new leadership and members

Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors held their bi-monthly meeting on August 28 at 9 a.m. in the Falcon Center Board Room. This was the first full Board meeting under the leadership of Chair Jennifer Kinty, Vice Chair Jason Pizatella, and Secretary Kevin Rogers. It was also the inaugural meeting for new Board members Drew Paton, Lance Puccio, and John Schirripa.

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Raymond Alvarez
Aug 20, 2024

Fairmont State's Dr. Raymond Alvarez Reappointed to West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board by Gov. Justice

Dr. M. Raymond Alvarez, professor of healthcare management at Fairmont State University, has been reappointed by Gov. Jim Justice to the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board. He was originally appointed in October of 2021 and his term will now extend until June 2029. This board plays a crucial role in ensuring that all nursing home administrators obtain their NHA (nursing home administrator) license to work in West Virginia nursing homes.

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