Terry Deremer Named Wilson ITA Division II Men's Tennis National Coach of the Year

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Terry Deremer was voted the 2023 Wilson Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II Men’s Tennis National Coach of the Year, the association announced on Tuesday (June 6). 

“I am honored for the recognition,” said Deremer. “It is very special, and I am incredibly proud of what our players and staff have been able to build here at Fairmont State. It is a special place.” 

Fairmont State names students to spring 2023 President's and Dean's Lists

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Over 900 Fairmont State University students have been honored for their academic achievements throughout the spring 2023 semester.  

Fairmont State University has released the President’s List and the Dean’s List to recognize high-achieving students for their academic distinction. Full-time students who earned a 3.4 or better grade point average are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time students achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the President’s List.  

Fairmont State returns to the National Model United Nations Conference

Monday, May 22, 2023

After a three-year hiatus, Fairmont State University’s Model United Nations team made a successful return to the National Model United Nations Conference, held annually in New York City.

The goal of the National Model United Nations Conference is to “advance the understanding of the UN and contemporary global issues through quality educational programs that emphasize collaboration and cooperative conflict resolution and to prepare participants for active global citizenship.”

Fairmont State now offering scholarships for Falcon Day Camp this Summer

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Fairmont State University’s Falcon Center will welcome back its 6-week Falcon Day camp this summer from June 19 until August 4. Recently the Truist West Virginia Foundation and the Walmart Community Foundation gifted the Falcon Center with a grant so that families of children ages 6-12 can receive a full or partial scholarship for up to 3 weeks of camp. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is May 31, 2023.

Fairmont State hosts Marion County high school students on campus for Information Systems Management Day

Monday, May 15, 2023

Fairmont State University welcomed approximately 100 high school students from Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont High School and North Marion High School to campus for Information Systems Management (ISM) Day on Thursday, May 11. Students were exposed to the vast and constantly evolving field of Information Systems Management and participated in two breakout sessions of their choice pertaining to different ISM topics.

Fairmont State receives NASA Grant to support elementary science teachers

Friday, May 12, 2023

Fairmont State University has been awarded $5,000 in grant funding through the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium to help elementary science educators serve their students better and collaborate with colleagues to improve science education in West Virginia.