Fairmont State University marked the start of the 2025 spring semester with its Spring Kick-Off event. Faculty and staff gathered to reconnect over breakfast and hear key updates from President Mike Davis followed by an eye-opening update on the state of the sector from higher education consulting firm EAB.
In October 2023, Fairmont State University partnered with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) to launch the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program, or POMP. The program guarantees Fairmont State students, who meet all program requirements, acceptance into WVSOM.
Fairmont State University has named Tanner James, J.D., as its new general counsel, bolstering the university’s leadership team. In this essential role, James will deliver strategic legal advice in support of Fairmont State’s mission and operations.
During the December 17 Board of Governor’s meeting, the independent auditing firm Suttle & Stalnaker reported, for the seventh year in a row, that Fairmont State University closed out last fiscal year in strong financial standing.
Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mary Sortino as the Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Education. In this role, Dr. Sortino oversees the university's master’s and continuing education programs, guiding their development and ensuring their alignment with the university’s mission to provide high-quality education and foster strong community relationships.
Fairmont State University has been awarded $13,959 by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to fund Mental Health First Aid training for faculty and staff and professional development initiatives.
Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors held their bi-monthly meeting on October 23 at 9 a.m. in the Falcon Center Boardroom and virtually on Teams. Meeting highlights included Board approval of freezing in-state tuition and consolidating out-of-state rates for the 2025-2026 academic year, as well as approval of the 2025-2035 Strategic Vision. The Board also voted to advance the repeal of Policy 50, “Policy on Policies,” and its replacement, Policy 1.1, “Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of BOG Policies,” to public comment.
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.
As part of the 2024 Homecoming celebrations, Fairmont State University will honor a new group of distinguished alumni award recipients at the Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 4. The luncheon will be held at noon in Gym 1 of the Falcon Center.
Fairmont State University has been awarded $5,000 in grant funding from the EQT Foundation to upgrade existing on-campus food and hygiene support services for students.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center will host a special performance featuring roots musicians Annick Odom and Aristotle Jones, traditional "crankie" hand-cranked moving storytelling art, and a traditional music jam. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and is free and open to all community members.
Fairmont State will celebrate Homecoming 2024 from Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 6. This year’s theme, Falcon Fest, will blend beloved traditions with exciting new events designed to bring all parts of Falcon Nation together—alumni, students, employees, and residents of North-Central West Virginia.
Fairmont State University’s Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Alicia Kalka has been named as one of Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of West Virginia for 2024. Winning this award has put her in contention for Women We Admire’s National Award for Women Leaders in Education.
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.
The Fairmont State Foundation today announced it received a $7,000 grant from Truist West Virginia Foundation to support a series of financial literacy seminars benefiting Fairmont State students and staff as well as the broader community.
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