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Presidential Communication

Office Hours with John Gardner Logo
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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Class of 2029 Group Photo
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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Faculty and Staff at welcome back breakfast
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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Faculty and Staff at welcome back breakfast
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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Falcon Center
Feb 26, 2025

Interview: President Davis Speaks to WAJR Ahead of Day of Giving

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.

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President Davis on a Podcast
Feb 12, 2025

Interview: Exerting Patience When Refreshing an Institution’s Vision

Fairmont State University President Dr. Michael Davis shares his journey as a first-time president, offering insights on building “cultural change before structural change” and embracing Fairmont’s unique “Artisan University” identity. Discover how patience and relationships drive meaningful progress in this episode of TRANSFORMED, a Higher Digital podcast.

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