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Presidential Communication

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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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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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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