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Fairmont State News

Morgan O'Brien
Oct 20, 2025

Fairmont State continues 2025-26 Presidential Speaker Series following visit from AASCU president; next guest: Hope Gas CEO

Fairmont State University’s 2025-26 Presidential Speaker Series is now underway, continuing its mission to bring distinguished leaders to campus to explore topics shaping today’s world, including politics, economics, civics, the arts and culture. Since its launch last fall, the series has sparked meaningful dialogue and fostered intellectual engagement throughout the Falcon community.

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Professional Development Session
Sep 24, 2025

Fairmont State University invests in faculty and staff development to strengthen student success and boost retention

Fairmont State University strengthened its commitment to student success and retention by hosting nationally recognized Appreciative Advising leader Dr. Jennifer L. Bloom for a transformative professional development workshop. The event brought together faculty, staff, and student support professionals for an intensive session designed to sharpen advising and support strategies that empower students to thrive.

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JoAnn Lough speaks at a previous Fairmont State University commencement ceremony in a theater ensemble
Aug 21, 2025

Fairmont State Launches Campaign to Honor JoAnn Lough

The Fairmont State community lost a valued friend with the passing of JoAnn Lough on Jan. 2, 2024. She was 93. Lough taught theater at Fairmont State University where she introduced countless students to the diverse and colorful world of the performing arts. By insisting on the highest standards, Lough earned respect and admiration from students, many of whom returned to visit long after their graduation.

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Barbara MacLennan and Frank LaFone
Aug 20, 2025

VerySpatial Podcast Showcases Fairmont State’s Academic Excellence on a Global Stage

A VerySpatial Podcast, co-hosted by Fairmont State University faculty members Dr. Barbara MacLennan and Frank LaFone, GISP along with geographers Dr. Jesse Rouse and Dr. Sue Bergeron at Coastal Caroline University, has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 15 Geography Podcasts on the web. In addition, the podcast’s companion blog was ranked among the Top 100 GIS Blogs worldwide.

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2025 AFJROTC Cadets
Aug 13, 2025

Fairmont State Celebrates Fifth AFJROTC Flight Academy Graduation with 100% FAA Certification Success

Fairmont State University’s Aviation Center of Excellence proudly celebrated the graduation of its fifth class of U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Flight Academy cadets this summer. One college ROTC cadet and nine high school students from across the nation completed the intensive eight-week training program and earned their FAA private pilot certifications—maintaining the program’s perfect 100% pass rate for the fifth straight year.

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Davis at Opening Session
Aug 12, 2025

Fairmont State University Sets the Stage for a Thriving Year at Opening Session

Fairmont State University welcomed faculty and staff back from summer break with its annual Opening Session and Welcome Back Breakfast, celebrating a year of significant accomplishments and setting a course for the flourishing year ahead. Most notably, the University is experiencing prominent growth in both overall enrollment and student retention for the Fall 2025 semester. Specifically, undergraduate enrollment is expected to increase by 9%, retention rates are projected to rise by 8%, and there is an anticipated 18% increase in graduate studies enrollment—bringing approximately 300 additional students to campus altogether.

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