When I was hired as Fairmont State University’s 27th President two years ago, I made a commitment: We would not only be a school for the North Central region — we would serve all of West Virginia, and I would visit every county in the state.
Over the past couple of years, Fairmont State University has been working diligently to develop a strategy to guide our actions for the next decade. If you attended my inauguration last year, read my previous op-eds, or watched my monthly videos, you have no doubt heard me speak about our Strategic Vision.
In this month’s video, President Davis provides some exciting updates on the Spirit Store, introduces us to our newest Falcon and Provost, Dr. Allen Bedford, and recognizes the impact Fairmont State had on our community during the Father’s Day Flood response.
Fairmont, West Virginia and surrounding areas suffered devastating flooding over the weekend. Fairmont State University President Mike Davis joins FOX Weather to talk about how the university is helping the community and those impacted.
In higher education, competition among institutions is often assumed to be a zero-sum game — one university’s gain is another’s loss. As presidents of two West Virginia public universities, we can tell you that nothing is further from the truth. In fact, we believe that when West Virginia’s higher education institutions work together, the entire state benefits.
Summer is here, and while most students have moved out of the residence halls, our campus is still abuzz with activity. This summer we’ll hold events for new and potential students like Orientation, Senior StartUP, and Finish What You Started. We also will hold several events this summer that bring community visitors to campus.
Fairmont State University celebrated the Class of 2025 on Saturday during its 156th commencement ceremony, giving the graduates a parting message of appreciating the "little moments" and bettering their communities.
Fairmont State University has wrapped up its 2024-25 academic year, a period that university President Dr. Mike Davis believes has set Fairmont State for a plan of success for the future.
This month, President Davis talks with Alumni Director Amy Snively and Alumni Association Board President Nick Fantasia. The trio highlights the benefits of being a member of the alumni community and the many ways alumni can get involved.
With the first year of Middle College pretty much behind them, Fairmont State University officials hope lessons learned throughout the year provide a firm foundation for future success.
This month President Davis talks with Professor Jan Kiger, Chair of the Health & Human Performance Department, about he planned Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Leadership, the Explorer’s Club, and the Falcon Park & Trail!
Higher education must take the lead in reversing population trends. Fairmont State University is a leader in this area, and we know that we must be proactive if we are going to help the state of West Virginia reach its potential.
Fairmont State University officials believe the school is on track for growth in enrollment, educational attainment, and more, following a successful Day of Giving and the approval of a new strategic plan.
This month President Davis looks back at our busy and successful February and then previews March events including the Encova Career Development Center All-Majors Career Fair on March 12.
The Fairmont State University Day of Giving is a 24-hour event to encourage alumni and the community to support the many programs at the institution. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” President Mike Davis said this year he’ll be engaged for the entire 24 hours and will skip the three-hour nap he had last year. Online “Day of Giving” programming begins at midnight with a message from President Davis, and throughout the next 23 hours, residents will hear about how the many programs at the university have changed lives and started careers.
