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An aviation student practices piloting using Fairmont State University's flight simulator
Mar 26, 2026

Fairmont State University Receives Over $2M in Congressionally Directed Spending to Equip Campus Police and Aviation with Essential Resources

West Virginia’s bedrock regional institution, Fairmont State University, has been awarded more than $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, thanks to Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Senator Jim Justice. The University received $643,000 for campus police resource upgrades and $1,650,000 for aviation equipment. The CDS process allows members of Congress to allocate federal funds to specific projects in their states or districts. CDS supports local initiatives and community development, ensuring projects that benefit West Virginia are properly funded.

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Kimberly Lannan Toothman seen holding a NICU infant
Mar 27, 2026

New endowed scholarship creates lasting support for Fairmont State nursing students

Fairmont State alumna Kim Toothman and her husband, Don, have made a generous gift to the Fairmont State Foundation to establish the Kimberly Lannan Toothman Endowed Nursing Scholarship. Rooted in gratitude, service, and a deep connection to West Virginia, the scholarship reflects a lifetime shaped by nursing, education, and community. This scholarship will provide support for nursing students at Fairmont State University for generations to come.

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Dr. Rebecca Giorcelli
Mar 25, 2026

Fairmont State University’s Dr. Rebecca Giorcelli Named as a Top Five Finalist for 2025 West Virginia Professor of the Year Award

Dr. Rebecca Giorcelli, Chair of Marketing and Management Studies and faculty member teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in the College of Business and Aviation (CoBA) at Fairmont State University, has been named a top five finalist for the 2025 West Virginia Professor of the Year Award. The West Virginia Professor of the Year Award, presented by the Faculty Merit Foundation, recognizes innovation, creativity, and excellence among faculty at West Virginia’s public and private higher education institutions.

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Representatives of Foster Care and Child Welfare Day at the Capitol pictured on the WV Senate floor on January 14
Mar 24, 2026

Fairmont State Advances Support for Foster Youth Through Middle College and RISE Initiatives

Fairmont State University continues to demonstrate its dedication to serving West Virginia through its Middle College and RISE (Resilience, Independence, Support, Empowerment) programs. Both initiatives provide vital social support and raise awareness for one of the state’s most vulnerable populations: youth currently in foster care and those who have previously experienced it. The programs have started 2026 with strong momentum and are poised to build on that success throughout the spring semester.

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Debate team student Denise Felix during a previous public debate in the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center
Mar 17, 2026

Fairmont State University Debate Team to Highlight Workers’ Rights and Labor Policy During March 23 Public Debate

The Fairmont State University Debate Team will host a public debate, “Work, Rights, and Power: A Public Debate on Labor Policy,” on March 23 at the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center. Students, faculty, and community members are invited to discuss key labor issues such as worker protections, collective bargaining, wages, and the role of government in the workplace.

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Annick Odom holding instruments
Mar 16, 2026

Fairmont State University to Host Folk Artist Annick Odom for Presidential Speaker Series Event on April 7

Fairmont State University will welcome the 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence, Annick Odom, to campus on April 7 at 6 p.m. in the Falcon Center Conference Rooms as part of the Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series. The series brings influential voices from across politics, business, education, the arts, and other fields to encourage meaningful dialogue and intellectual engagement. Events are free and open to the public.

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A student speaks with two employer representatives at their table at the Spring 2025 Career Fair
Mar 11, 2026

Fairmont State University Invites Students and Employers to Annual All-Majors Career Fair March 25

The Fairmont State University ENCOVA Career Development Center will host its annual All-Majors Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 10 AM to 3 PM in Falcon Center Gyms 1 and 2. This event not only provides students the opportunity to gain networking skills and share their experience, but also gives employers a chance to visit campus and recruit talented, hardworking, career-ready Fairmont State students.

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Two staff members pose for a photo with Freddie the Falcon
Mar 6, 2026

Fairmont State Showcases Continued Institutional Growth at February Board Meeting and Strong Fundraising Momentum on Day of Giving

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.

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Students in class
Feb 17, 2026

Fairmont State University Joins WVHEPC in Celebrating 50 Years of Transforming Lives Through the Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree

Fairmont State University is proud to join the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission in celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the statewide Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) degree program. Since its creation in 1975, the program has transformed the lives of adult learners by offering flexible, accessible pathways to earning a college degree.

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Students at the 2025 Day of Giving festivities
Feb 12, 2026

Fairmont State University announces Feb. 26 Day of Giving with $800,000 goal

Fairmont State University will unite alumni, donors, friends, faculty, staff, and students for its annual Day of Giving campaign on Thursday, February 26, 2026, for a 24-hour celebration of Falcon pride and collective philanthropy. This year’s ambitious fundraising goal is $800,000, which will provide critical support for students and programs across campus.

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