Governor Jim Justice

Fairmont State University welcomed over 2,000 Marion County high school students to the Feaster Center on February 21 for an assembly with West Virginia GameChanger. The purpose of the assembly was to make Marion County students aware of the danger counterfeit prescription drugs present. Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia GameChanger partnered back in December to produce the anti-drug initiative.

Fairmont State University has been awarded $1 million through West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses in the Mountain State.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced the appointment of WV native Rusty Hutson to the Fairmont State University Board of Governors. 

“We’re thrilled that Rusty Hutson has been appointed to the University’s Board of Governors. He brings years of experience and a keen governance acumen,” Martin said. “As a Fairmont State University graduate, he also appreciates our mission, recognizes our opportunities, and has an enduring fondness for Fairmont State.”