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Fairmont State News

Feb 7, 2025

Presidential Speaker Series Spring 2025: Celebrating Appalachian Resilience Through Dialogue and Performance

Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the spring 2025 Presidential Speaker Series, Appalachian Resilience, celebrating the region's vibrant cultural heritage and creative spirit. The Presidential Speaker Series brings together prominent voices to explore critical topics across politics, economics, healthcare, science, the environment, and the arts, fostering meaningful dialogue within the Falcon community. The fall 2024 series focused on civil discourse.

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Feb 6, 2025

Middle College at Fairmont State University Expands Opportunities for West Virginia Teens in Foster Care

Middle College at Fairmont State University – a unique dual-degree program for West Virginia teens who have experienced foster care – is introducing exciting updates to better serve current and future Middle College students. Middle College is a collaborative effort between KVC West Virginia, Fairmont State University, and West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition (WVSDT). These updates are designed to give Middle College students the education, skills, and connections they need to pursue their dreams, while also addressing Fairmont State University’s growing need for on-campus housing.

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Jan 15, 2025

Fairmont State University Students and Faculty Shine at Forensics Conference

Five Forensic Science students from Fairmont State University, along with their professor Kristy Henson, attended the annual meeting of the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS). The participating students included McKenzie Lamm (Stonewood, WV), Jay Bow (Dexter, MI), Katie Long (Hamlin, WV), Jayleigh Payne (Grafton, WV), and Cody Barnes (Shinnston, WV). Among them, Lamm, Bow, Long, and Henson presented their research, showcasing the innovative work being done at Fairmont State.

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Jan 7, 2025

Fairmont State University Receives $19,742 Grant to Advance Exercise Science Curriculum and Research

Fairmont State University has received $19,742 through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s Science, Technology, and Research (STaR) Instrumentation Grant to enhance its exercise science curriculum and research efforts. The grant will fund the purchase of a wireless electromyography (EMG) system and a nerve stimulation unit for the Health and Human Performance Department.

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