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  • 09/18/2009 - 09/20/2009
    Children of all ages are invited to attend the Exploring Aviation Day at the North Central West Virginia Airport from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

  • 09/18/2009 - 09/30/2009
    A Fairmont State University student research project gives state beekeepers an opportunity to have bee samples tested for disease for free.

  • 09/14/2009 - 09/16/2009
    In 2004, President George W. Bush signed a bill that designates each Sept. 17 as Constitution Day. Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College plan to celebrate Constitution Day this year with several events.

  • 09/14/2009 - 09/16/2009
    The Wood and Strings Theatre will perform a puppet show in the style of Japanese Bunraku at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Wallman Hall Theatre on the Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College main campus.

  • 09/10/2009 - 10/31/2009

    Pierpont Community & Technical College, through its partnership with Gatlin Education Services, has announced a new continuing education Online Career Training Department - Sustainable Energy and Going Green. A number of new "green" programs will empower students to advance or embark on new careers in the in-demand field of sustainable and green energy.  

  • 09/10/2009 - 09/12/2009
    Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College will host Family Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, featuring a cookout, special fun activities for families, a brunch with the presidents and a celebration after the football game.

  • 09/07/2009 - 09/29/2009
    An opening reception is planned for the Derek Overfield Alumnus Exhibition on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Brooks Gallery of Wallman Hall. The artist will give a gallery talk. The reception is free and open to the public.

  • 09/07/2009 - 09/15/2009
    Now more than ever, many parents have realized that a good preschool is the smartest investment they can make in their children's future.

  • 09/07/2009 - 10/07/2009
    A Fairmont State University GEAR UP parent was one of five recipients of the 2008-2009 GEAR UP Parent Leadership Award.

  • 09/04/2009 - 09/12/2009

    On Sept. 11 and 12, Kestrel, Fairmont State University's literature and art journal, will celebrate the publication of Issue 22 with readings by contributors. 

  • 08/28/2009 - 09/15/2009
    Enrollment at Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College appears to be up about 2 percent overall for the fall 2009 semester.

  • 08/27/2009 - 09/15/2009

    Pierpont Community & Technical College President Blair Montgomery has announced his intent to retire after the 2009-2010 academic year, which will be his 36th year in higher education.

  • 08/24/2009 - 08/27/2009
    Fairmont State University invites the community to help celebrate the new school year and welcome new president Dr. Thomas Krepel at the opening night for college football as the Fighting Falcons takes on Clarion on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m.

  • 08/21/2009 - 10/31/2009
    The ninth annual Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center Gala will honor a nationally prominent storyteller and the state's storytelling guild. This year's theme is "The Festival of the Story."

  • 08/20/2009 - 08/23/2009
    Welcome Weekend, today through Sunday, Aug. 23, is a program designed by the Office of Student Affairs to provide incoming freshmen with their ticket to success at Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College. Click here to view the complete schedule of events. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 24.

  • 08/13/2009 - 09/30/2009
    Through Sept. 30, Fairmont State University's Community Music Program for Children and Adults will be accepting fall registration for private lessons in piano, voice, violin, viola, guitar, percussion and brass.

  • 08/07/2009 - 09/07/2009
    A former University of Texas quarterback with a background in building corporate relationships has been hired to play a key role in the future of Fairmont State University's athletic programs.

  • 08/07/2009 - 08/24/2009
    The Gaston Caperton Center, operated by Fairmont State University, is hosting a Back to School Bash from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24.

  • 08/07/2009 - 09/01/2009
    The federal government is rolling out expanded educational benefits for veterans. Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College are working together to reach out to veterans who are interested in pursuing additional education or job training.

  • 07/23/2009 - 08/20/2009
    Pierpont Community & Technical College's Center for Workforce Education has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online, instructor-facilitated courses. A new course titled "QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors" is designed specifically for those in the construction industry.