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Pres. Davis and Prof. Dugan standing in front of the new Falcon Center Mural
Oct 1, 2025

October 2025 Video Message

Cooler weather is on the way. And who doesn’t love Autumn at Fairmont State? The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and campus life is absolutely buzzing with activity. This month President Davis talks with Prof. Joel Dugan about the mural that he and his students painted in honor of the Falcon Center’s 20th anniversary. We will celebrate with an official unveiling in November.  

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Sep 30, 2025

Fairmont State, Glenville State presidents make wager ahead of rivalry game

Harrison County will host its first Division II college football game in more than a few decades this weekend in Clarksburg as the Glenville State Pioneers take on the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons. Glenville State University President Dr. Mark Manchin met with Fairmont State University President Dr. Mike Davis to—let’s just say to let the trash talking begin!

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Sep 24, 2025

Editorial: A university for West Virginians

At the end of July, I fulfilled my promise to visit all 55 counties in West Virginia during my first two years as president of Fairmont State University. Most of the final counties on my list were in the southern part of the state. Traveling through Logan, Mingo, McDowell, Wyoming and several others, I learned a great deal about this incredible state I have the privilege of serving.

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Sep 23, 2025

Office Hours with John Gardner - Innovating Through Debate

Using the insights Dr. Michael “Mike” Davis gathered from listening to countless constituents ranging from students to faculty and staff, community members, business partners, international partners, and state legislators, he guided the creation of a robust Strategic Vision. This vision — for the University to become a Great Place to Learn, to Work, and to Call Home — will guide Fairmont State throughout the next decade as it seeks to educate engaged citizens in a community distinguished by opportunity, growth, and achievement, and delivers transformational impact for West Virginia and beyond.

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Sep 2, 2025

September 2025 Video Message

In this month’s video, President Davis shares updates and resources for students, employees, alumni and our community. And special guest, J.R. Lowery, Executive Director of Auxiliary Events and Services, highlights a host of fall events and tells us more about The Soar Store, Fairmont State’s “brand” new shopping destination.

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Aug 16, 2025

Fairmont State University's Class of 2029 embarks on college journey

After spending two years reintroducing young people to a life outside their dorm rooms and screens, Fairmont State University President Mike Davis is finally seeing some progress. “I think it’s getting better,” Davis said. “I think part of that is a constant reminder on our campus that we expect these students to engage. So when I got here, there weren’t students who had been given that message. That you have to engage, that you have to be a part of this community. Now we have sophomores and juniors who have heard that message over and over again.”

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Aug 14, 2025

Fairmont State welcomes students back to campus

More than 300 new students moved into dorms at Fairmont State University on Thursday, as the school prepares for a 9% increase in enrollment this semester. President Mike Davis announced the expected enrollment boost as students began settling into their dorms and residence halls. The increase comes as Fairmont State kicks off its Welcome Week, featuring a variety of games, fairs and activities to help new students acclimate to campus life.

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Aug 11, 2025

Fairmont State University welcomes back faculty, staff ahead of 2025-26 school year

Fairmont State University faculty and staff got a head start on the 2025-26 school year Monday morning at the university’s annual Welcome Breakfast, during which FSU President Dr. Mike Davis discussed campus goals, challenges and successes. As the employees ate, Davis first spoke about accomplishing his goal to visit all 55 counties across the state to speak with locals about education and Fairmont State’s role throughout West Virginia, relaying his findings to faculty and staff.

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Aug 11, 2025

Fairmont State previews upcoming year at Welcome Back Breakfast

Fairmont State University held a welcome back breakfast for faculty and staff on Monday which included several pieces of information about the upcoming school year. In his address, Fairmont State President Mike Davis noted that full-time employees are getting a 3% raise as well as classes beginning a new Outdoor Leadership major.

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