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ALERT - Campus Closed on Thurs. July 3 and Fri. July 4

Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation declaring a full-day holiday on Thursday July 3, 2025, for public employees in addition to the July 4 holiday. Fairmont State University will re-open on Monday, July 7 and will be back to the summer compressed schedule of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday.

Installation Ceremony (April 4, 4 P.M.) - Falcon Center Impact

Installation Ceremony (April 4, 4 P.M.) - Falcon Center

Inauguration Program

Inauguration Program Cover that says "The Inauguration of Dr. Michael K. Davis Fairmont State University President"
 

A physical version of the inauguration program will be available at the Installation Ceremony. If you would like a digital version of the program, it is available here for download.

Download The Inauguration Program (PDF)

Inauguration Ceremony Photo Gallery

Reflect on the historic occasion of President Davis' Inauguration with our full event album. View the memories captured on this momentous day!

See Photos from the Ceremony

President Davis at Inacuguration

Prelude

Dance of the Shadows — Adrian Sims

 

Southern Hymn — Samuel Hazo

 

Sòlas Ané (Yesterday’s Joy) — Samuel Hazo

 

Fairmont State University Wind Ensemble
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz, Conductor

Welcome

Dr. Dianna Phillips

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Processional

Fanfare and Processional — James Barnes (arr. Branchfield)

Fairmont State University Wind Ensemble
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz, Conductor

Posting of the Colors

Fairmont State University Cadets of the West Virginia University Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

The National Anthem

The Star-Spangled Banner — Francis Scott Key (arr. Story)

Soloist Franky Satterfield
Theatre; Senior

Accompanied by the Fairmont State University Wind Ensemble
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz, Conductor

Greetings

From the West Virginia House of Delegates

Joey Garcia
West Virginia State Delegate, District 76

 

From the West Virginia Senate

Ben Queen
West Virginia State Senator, District 12

 

From Pierpont Community and Technical College

Dr. Milan Hayward
President of Pierpont Community and Technical College

Musical Selections

A Million Dreams — Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Fairmont State University Collegiate Singers
John Morrison, Director and Accompanist

 

I Sing Because I’m Happy — Civilla D. Martin and Charles H. Gabriel (arr. Paden)

Fairmont State University Collegiate Singers & Community Choir
John Morrison, Director and Accompanist

Greetings

From the Fairmont State Foundation

Dr. Anne Bolyard
President of the Fairmont State Foundation

 

From the Fairmont State Alumni Association

Nick Fantasia
President of the Fairmont State Alumni Association

 

From the Fairmont State Athletic Association

Craig Jennings
President of the Fairmont State Athletic Association

Musical Selection

Falcon Fanfare — Brian Balmages

Fairmont State University Wind Ensemble
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz, Conductor

Greetings

From the Student Body

Ashton Louden
President of the Student Government Association

 

From the Staff

Spencer Flanagan, M.Ed.
Chair of the Staff Council

 

From the Faculty

Dr. Robert J. Niichel
President of Faculty Senate

Musical Selection

We Belong — Karen Marrolli

Fairmont State University Collegiate Singers & Community Choir
John Morrison, Director and Accompanist

Introduction

Xaiver Williams

James Madison University Class of 2023 (Bachelor of Music)
University of Georgia Graduate Student (Master of Education)

Investiture

Rusty Hutson

Chair of the Fairmont State University Board of Governors

 

Presentation of the Presidential Chain of Office

 

Presentation of the Ceremonial Mace

 

Conferral of Presidential Authority

Inaugural Address

Dr. Michael K. Davis

President of Fairmont State University

Musical Selections

Fairmont State Fight Song — Allard (arr. Green)

Fairmont State University Wind Ensemble
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz, Conductor

 

Alma Mater — John Thomas Evans (Class of 1936)

Fairmont State University Collegiate Singers and Community Choir
John Morrison, Director and Accompanist

Recessional

Fanfare and Processional — James Barnes (arr. Branchfield)

Fairmont State University Wind Ensemble
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz, Conductor

At the conclusion of today’s ceremony, you may join the recessional, where you can personally congratulate and have your photo taken with President Davis.