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Presidential Communication

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A drone shot of the gravel lot across the street from Fairmont State's campus
Jun 8, 2026

June 2026 Video Message

Even though classes are out for the summer, campus is still buzzing. President Davis’ June Presidential Update is here, and it’s a good one! Joined by Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser, he highlights the strong partnership between Fairmont State and the City, and how that connection continues to make a meaningful impact. From supporting the community after the 2025 Father’s Day flood to looking ahead with optimism, this update shows what it means to show up when it matters most.

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Students walking to class on campus
May 21, 2026

Fairmont State welcomes former Falcons home again

Just a few weeks ago, our newest alumni, in their caps and gowns, walked across the stage and stopped with me for a photo to commemorate the moment. Is that picture missing from your photo album? Did you or someone you know once dream of earning your college degree? Did you, like so many others in West Virginia and the region, set that dream aside?

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President Davis and  George Wolf, Vice President of Enrollment Management sitting at a table
May 1, 2026

May 2026 Video Message

In our latest podcast episode, George Wolf, Vice President of Enrollment Management, shares insights on the pride, accomplishment, and aspirations tied to commencement—along with an important conversation about students whose paths were interrupted.

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President Mike walking across campus with a student
Apr 9, 2026

Editorial: The Impact of Connection

The gulf between a university president and the average college student is a large one. Presidents often seem inaccessible, and students hesitate to approach them, fearing they won’t have anything in common to discuss. Presidents typically know the top students, student leaders, and maybe a few performers on stage or in athletic arenas, but many are far removed from the day-to-day buzz of campus life.

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President Davis and Drew Paton sitting at a table
Apr 1, 2026

April 2026 Video Message

President Davis’ guest this month is alumnus and Board of Governors member Drew Paton, who was once a transfer student from Maryland. He was looking for a great place to get a degree while also spreading his wings and stepping out of the shadow of his older brother.

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President Davis talking to community members
Mar 24, 2026

Editorial: The Humanities - Lifting People and Communities

As I mentioned in last month’s editorial, higher education matters — not just for graduates, but also for our communities and for the state of West Virginia. I wrote about how college degrees lead to better pay, and how higher earnings mean greater financial stability, more secure housing and the ability to manage unexpected expenses.

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Freddie the Falcon at the career fair with a
Mar 3, 2026

March 2026 Video Message

This month’s video highlights the All Majors Career Fair on March 25 in Gyms 1 & 2. This is an annual university-wide event that brings together employers from various industries to recruit Fairmont State students and alumni. The fair provides opportunities for networking, internships, full-time employment, and professional connections. 

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Students walking to class on campus
Feb 10, 2026

Fairmont State University reports consecutive years of student enrollment growth

Fairmont State University President Michael Davis announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that the university has experienced year-to-year growth for the first time since 2022 with an overall increase in student enrollment of around ten percent. This marks an improvement from the approximately 3.4 percent growth that was seen at FSU between 2024 and 2025, which Davis considers a positive reflection of several initiatives taking shape at the university.

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