<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/05/fairmont-state-university-deca-students-represent-west-virginia-international-conference-louisville.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured/><pubDate>05/19/2026 02:00:34 PM</pubDate><title>Fairmont State University DECA Students Represent West Virginia at International Conference in Louisville </title><description>Fairmont State University’s DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter represented the university and state of West Virginia at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. DECA is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in business disciplines like marketing, finance, management, and hospitality. The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference is an opportunity for DECA members to come together and engage in competitions, professional development, networking, and more. </description><image><img src="/_images/news/deca_clingenpeel_newbraugh-news.jpeg" alt="Pictured: Damrien Newbraugh and Colton Clingenpeel"/></image><tags><tag>Academics</tag><tag>College of Business and Aviation</tag><tag>News</tag></tags></item>