<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2025/10/fairmont-state-board-governors-highlights-universitys-enrollment-growth-financial-strength.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>10/27/2025 10:00:42 AM</pubDate><title>Fairmont State Board of Governors highlights University’s enrollment growth and financial strength</title><description>October 22 was a busy day for Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors and senior leadership as they held their bi-monthly board meeting, then joined in the grand opening of the campus’ new spirit store. </description><image><img src="/_images/news/soar_store_opening_media_release-news.jpg" alt="Pictured from L-R: Spencer Flanagan (Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement and Activities), Jennifer Kinty (BOG Member), Dr. Mike Davis (President), Dr. Janna Bredeson (Vice President of Student Affairs), and Jason Pizatella (BOG Chair) at The Soar Store Grand Opening"/></image><tags><tag>Board of Governors</tag><tag>Events</tag><tag>Finance</tag><tag>News</tag><tag>Student Affairs</tag></tags></item>