<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2025/07/fairmont-state-university-selected-host-2026-asce-civil-engineering-student-championships.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>07/31/2025 11:51:53 AM</pubDate><title>Fairmont State University Selected to Host 2026 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships</title><description>The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has selected Fairmont State University to host the 2026 Civil Engineering Student Championships, marking the first time this prestigious international competition will be held in West Virginia. The multi-day championship is expected to draw hundreds of students, faculty, judges, and spectators to campus, offering a unique opportunity for engagement and visibility. </description><image><img src="/_images/news/2026_asce_championship_graphic.jpg" alt="2026 ASCE CESC Graphic"/></image><tags><tag>College of Science and Technology</tag><tag>Events</tag></tags></item>