<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/08/fairmont-state-board-of-governors-reviews-strategic-planning-athletics-campus-investments.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>08/26/2026 10:00:00 AM</pubDate><title>Fairmont State Board of Governors Reviews Strategic Planning, Athletics, and Campus Investments</title><description>Fairmont State University's Board of Governors met on August 20 for their regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting, receiving updates on strategic planning, enrollment, student success, housing, and financial stewardship as the University begins the 2026-27 academic year. </description><image><img src="/_images/news/8.20.26_bog_meeting_media_release-news.jpg" alt="Pictured: Fairmont State University welcomed students back for a new academic year on August 17. Pictured is a group of students on campus during the first day of classes."/></image><tags><tag>Academics</tag><tag>Athletics</tag><tag>Board of Governors</tag><tag>Finance</tag><tag>News</tag><tag>Student Affairs</tag></tags></item>