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 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.
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.
The entirely student-led cafe will embed paid, credit-bearing leadership roles into the heart of campus, advancing Fairmont State’s commitments to experiential learning, career readiness, and student success.
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.
Fairmont State University has joined the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education’s (Gardner Institute) “Transforming the Postsecondary Experience” initiative. The Gardner Institute is a leading national non-profit organization that focuses on teaching, learning, student success, and completion.
Fairmont State University is pleased to announce that after the Master of Architecture Program achieved its three-year Initial Accreditation status in 2022, it has now been awarded its first term of Continuing Accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). This allows West Virginia’s only professional degree program in Architecture to continue to grow and develop for eight years before the next accreditation visit. The program’s term of Continuing Accreditation is effective from January 1, 2025, and runs until 2033.
Fairmont State University is further strengthening its leadership team enhance operational effectiveness, support long‑term sustainability, and advance the University’s mission.
Fairmont State University will travel to Charleston on Friday, January 23, for its annual Day at the Capitol, highlighting the University’s transformational impact on West Virginia’s economy, workforce, and communities. During the event, students, faculty, and staff will engage with lawmakers, present top-notch programs, and demonstrate how Fairmont State’s Vision goes beyond campus to help make all of West Virginia a Great Place to Learn, to Work, and to Call Home.
Fairmont State and its partners, West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition (WVSDT) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), have come together to plan Foster Care and Child Welfare Day at the Capitol on January 14, which also marks the opening day of the 2026 legislative session.
Fairmont State University is kicking off the new year with an exciting announcement: the Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series has a new closer, Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism! The series brings thought leaders from diverse fields such as politics, business, education, art and more to campus to foster meaningful conversations and intellectual engagement. This semester the series will also feature Dr. Mike Lee, Professor and Director of the Civility Initiative, College of Charleston (SC) and Annick Odom 2025-2026 Artist in Residence, Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Folk Singer, Crankie Maker, Storyteller, and Square Dance Caller.
Over 1,100 Fairmont State University baccalaureate students have been honored for their academic achievements throughout the Fall 2025 semester.
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