Members of Fairmont State University’s Academy for the Arts, the Masquers student organization, and local dance students recently took part in an unforgettable series of workshops led by Thayne Jasperson, the only remaining original cast member of Hamilton on Broadway.
Fairmont State University is proud to announce its latest lifetime inductees into Gamma Sigma Theta, the National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology, in West Virginia. This prestigious honor recognizes both students and faculty for excellence in geospatial technology and applied geographic research.
The Fairmont State University’s Town and Gown production of Come From Away runs June 19-20 and June 24-26 at 7:30 pm and June 21 and 28 at 2:00 pm. All performances take place in the Wallman Hall Theater, located on Fairmont State University’s campus. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.fairmontstate.edu/boxoffice or in person at the Fairmont State Box Office in Wallman Hall.
Over 1,000 Fairmont State University baccalaureate students have been honored for their academic achievements throughout the Spring 2026 semester.
Fairmont State University’s Academy for the Arts production of Anastasia runs May 15-16 and May 21-22 at 7:30 pm and May 17 and 23 at 2:00 pm. All performances take place in the Wallman Hall Theater. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.fairmontstate.edu/boxoffice or in person at the Fairmont State Box Office in Wallman Hall.
The Feaster Center will come alive with celebration and Falcon pride on Saturday, May 9, as Fairmont State University hosts its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
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.
The West Virginia Storytelling Guild ushers in spring at the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center with five tellers for their spring concert on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m. Featured tellers include Ilene Evans, Linda Durrett, Larry Jent, Jo Ann Dadisman, and Francene Kirk. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
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.
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.
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.
Fairmont State's Town and Gown Players are excited and honored to be one of the first theatre companies in West Virginia to produce Come From Away, which, at this moment, is one of the most popular shows in the world.
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.
Fairmont State University’s theatre programs are thrilled to host a special community event to kick off Day of Giving 2026, inviting alumni, supporters, families, and friends to come together for an evening of fun and Falcon pride. The celebration will take place on Sunday, February 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Fairmont State Events Center at the Commons, located at 2600 Middletown Commons, Suite 128, White Hall, WV 26554.
The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center is pleased to announce two public events this February, marking the start of its spring semester programming. Both events are free and open to campus and community members of all ages and experience levels.
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