<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/06/fairmont-state-board-approves-budget-investing-in-strategic-plan-and-employees.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>06/26/2026 09:34:09 AM</pubDate><title>Fairmont State Board Approves Budget, Investing in Strategic Plan and Employees</title><description>The Fairmont State University Board of Governors met on June 25th at 9 a.m. in the Falcon Center Board Room, hearing committee reports and approving numerous agenda items. The University forecasted a second consecutive year of enrollment growth, proposed investments in strategic initiatives, and recommended across-the-board raises for a second straight year—an uncommon combination in today’s higher education environment. </description><image><img src="" alt=""/></image></item>