<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/03/fairmont-state-showcases-continued-institutional-growth-february-board-meeting-strong-fundraising-momentum-day-giving.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>03/06/2026 09:50:46 AM</pubDate><title>Fairmont State Showcases Continued Institutional Growth at February Board Meeting and Strong Fundraising Momentum on Day of Giving</title><description>The month of February ended with growth and momentum for Fairmont State University. The University’s Board of Governors met on February 25 and received updates from campus leadership on key initiatives, enrollment progress, academic planning, and community engagement events. The University then pivoted to one of its most spirited community events of the year, the annual Day of Giving, during which the University surpassed its $800,000 fundraising goal.  </description><image><img src="/_images/news/day-of-giving-2026-news.jpg" alt="Two staff members pose for a photo with Freddie the Falcon"/></image><tags><tag>Academics</tag><tag>Athletics</tag><tag>Board of Governors</tag><tag>Day of Giving</tag></tags></item>