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A graduate celebrates during Commencement
Nov 25, 2025

Fairmont State University to celebrate the Fall 2025 graduating class during Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13

Fairmont State University will honor the Fall 2025 graduating class during Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Feaster Center. The morning ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will recognize graduates from the College of Business & Aviation, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Regents Bachelor of Arts program. The afternoon ceremony, scheduled for 2 p.m., will honor graduates from the College of Education, Health and Human Performance, the College of Nursing, and the College of Science & Technology.

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O'Brien and Davis at the Presidential Speaker Series
Nov 18, 2025

CEO of HOPE Gas, Morgan O’Brien, Highlights Workforce Opportunities during Fairmont State University’s Presidential Speaker Series

Fairmont State University wrapped up the Fall installment of its 2025-2026 Presidential Speaker Series on Nov. 13 with Morgan O’Brien, CEO of Hope Gas. The Presidential Speaker Series welcomes distinguished leaders to campus to explore politics, economics, civics, the arts, and culture—sparking meaningful dialogue and strengthening intellectual engagement across the Falcon community.

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Andreza Araujo's presents A Day to Remember The History the Inspired World Safety Day
Nov 5, 2025

Stewards of Place - Fairmont State University to Host Documentary Premiere about Farmington No. 9 Mine Disaster’s Impact on World Safety

Fairmont State University will host the U.S. premiere of A Day to Remember, a powerful documentary that explores the 1968 Farmington No. 9 Mine disaster and its enduring impact on safety regulations and practices around the world. Originally debuting in Brazil in Portuguese, the film will now be presented in English for its first screening in the U.S.

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APO Students
Oct 29, 2025

100 Years of Alpha Psi Omega: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Paul Opp at Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega (APO), the collegiate dramatics honorary fraternity, celebrated the life and birthday of Dr. Paul Opp on Oct. 2. Opp was a Fairmont State College Professor of Speech and one of the original founders of APO. The current Alpha Psi Omega members planned this celebration of life on Dr. Paul’s birthday and also commemorated the 100-year anniversary of APO’s founding by Dr. Opp.

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Student working on computer
Oct 29, 2025

Fairmont State University now offering fully online option for its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program

Fairmont State University is now offering its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program in a fully online format, alongside the traditional on-campus option. This new delivery method provides the same academic excellence and personalized mentorship that have defined the program’s 40‑year legacy — all in a format tailored to non‑traditional, working, and place‑bound students.

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Morgan O'Brien
Oct 20, 2025

Fairmont State continues 2025-26 Presidential Speaker Series following visit from AASCU president; next guest: Hope Gas CEO

Fairmont State University’s 2025-26 Presidential Speaker Series is now underway, continuing its mission to bring distinguished leaders to campus to explore topics shaping today’s world, including politics, economics, civics, the arts and culture. Since its launch last fall, the series has sparked meaningful dialogue and fostered intellectual engagement throughout the Falcon community.

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