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PALCI Welcome Fairmont State University flyer
Jun 10, 2026

Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University Joins PALCI

The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) and the Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University today announced that Fairmont State has joined the PALCI consortium as its 82nd member institution, with membership effective July 1, 2026. The PALCI Board of Directors formally approved the membership on April 30, following a review by the PALCI Membership Committee and a comment period open to all PALCI voting representatives.

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Rosemarie Igbo
Jun 2, 2026

WV Italian Heritage Festival to Honor Fairmont State’s Dr. Rosemarie Igbo as Woman of the Year

Fairmont State University’s Director of Global Engagement, Dr. Rosemarie Igbo, will receive the Honorary Woman of the Year Award for the 47th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival. Each year, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is held on the streets of downtown Clarksburg, WV, to celebrate its rich Italian culture and the Italian-Americans in the state. Dr. Igbo will receive the award at the annual Honorees Award Ceremony held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the festival to follow on the weekend of September 4-6, 2026.

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Pictured: Damrien Newbraugh and Colton Clingenpeel
May 19, 2026

Fairmont State University DECA Students Represent West Virginia at International Conference in Louisville

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.

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Pictured left to right: Dr. Stephanie Jones and Dr. Joseph Riese
May 11, 2026

Fairmont State Professor of Mathematics Dr. Joseph Riesen honored with WVCTM Award

Fairmont State University is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Riesen, professor of mathematics, has been awarded the College Teacher of the Year Award at the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. The annual conference recognizes mathematics educators at the elementary, middle school, high school and college levels. Each year, the WVCTM College Teacher of the Year Award honors a professor who has made outstanding contributions to mathematics education.

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Front row (left to right): Professor Dennine LaRue (retired), Madison Louk, Keirsten Stout; middle row: Dr. Stephanie Jones, Dr. Joe Riesen, Dr. Bishnu Sedai, Bella Ramsey; back row: David Desmuke, Professor Jesse Cook. Not pictured: Dr. Brian Blackwood and Hailee Linn.
May 7, 2026

Fairmont State Students and Faculty Highlight Excellence at WVCTM Conference

Fairmont State University shined at the annual West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM) conference at Stonewall Resort. The conference recognizes educators in mathematics at all academic levels – elementary, middle school, high school, and college. Fairmont State University students received grants to attend the conference, and many of our faculty members presented their research and work throughout.

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Abbey Zink
Apr 7, 2026

Fairmont State University Bolsters Academics by Welcoming a New Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Fairmont State University continues to strengthen its academic enterprise by welcoming a new Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. Dr. Abbey Zink, a West Virginia native, will officially join the University on April 13, 2026, bringing nearly 15 years of senior academic leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to advancing faculty success—an essential component of institutional excellence and student achievement. Currently, Dr. Tim Oxley serves as both the Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Business and Aviation. He will be assisting with Dr. Zink’s transition into the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs position prior to his planned retirement in June.

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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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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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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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