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Fairmont State News

2026 ASCE CESC Graphic
Jul 31, 2025

Fairmont State University Selected to Host 2026 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has selected Fairmont State University to host the 2026 Civil Engineering Student Championships, marking the first time this prestigious international competition will be held in West Virginia. The multi-day championship is expected to draw hundreds of students, faculty, judges, and spectators to campus, offering a unique opportunity for engagement and visibility.

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2025 WV Tour
Jul 25, 2025

Fairmont State University President Embarks on 2025 Tour of West Virginia to Deepen Connections

Fairmont State University President Mike Davis will travel across the Mountain State from July 27 through August 1 as part of the 2025 Tour of West Virginia. This trip will strengthen relationships with communities and state leaders while celebrating the natural beauty and diversity of West Virginia. It also makes good on a commitment Davis made when he was hired in 2023: to visit every county in the state.

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Jared Tadlock
Jul 1, 2025

Fairmont State’s Jared Tadlock Named to 2025 Generation Next: 40 Under 40

Fairmont State University proudly celebrates Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Jared Tadlock, who has been named one of the 2025 Generation Next: 40 Under 40 honorees by The State Journal and WV News. Tadlock was selected from hundreds of applicants across West Virginia for his professional excellence, creative leadership, and lasting impact on both campus and community.

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Students studying at a table on campus
Jun 27, 2025

Enrollment, Housing, and Finance Reports Indicate Great Future for Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors held their bi-monthly meeting June 25 in the Falcon Center Board Room. During the meeting, the Board heard from President Mike Davis and his senior leadership team, whose reports indicated that enrollment and housing are looking very strong for the fall. These updates, together with the University’s continued financial strength, indicate a great future for the “college on the hill”.

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Dr. Janna D. Bredeson, Vice President of Student Affairs
Jun 13, 2025

Under Dr. Bredeson's Leadership, Fairmont State Student Affairs Flourishes; National Appointment Underscores Excellence

Fairmont State University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Janna D. Bredeson, Vice President of Student Affairs, to a prestigious leadership role with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NAPSA). Dr. Bredeson’s appointment as the Small Colleges and Universities Division Representative for NASPA Region II reflects both her outstanding leadership and Fairmont State’s ongoing dedication to fostering a student-centered environment where student well-being and exceptional experiences are a top priority.

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Students working in computer lab
Jun 5, 2025

Fairmont State University’s OSIX Partners with ProWave AI to Launch Open-Source Intelligence Pilot Program

Fairmont State University is proud to announce a new partnership between its Open-Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX) and ProWave AI to launch a summer pilot program focused on enhancing open-source intelligence (OSINT) capabilities. The program, running from June through mid-August, will allow OSIX scholar-analysts to test and evaluate ProWave AI’s Stylo News platform in real-world intelligence scenarios, including projects in support of the West Virginia National Guard.

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Alexis Johnson reads
Jun 3, 2025

End-of-Semester Showcase Celebrates Original Art and Literary Works by Students

Fairmont State University students recently took center stage in a unique interdisciplinary celebration of original fiction and visual art, organized by Dr. Robert Powers, assistant professor of English. The event featured student-written stories from Dr. Powers’ fiction workshop course, alongside artwork inspired by those stories and created by students in Professor Joel Dugan’s special topics illustration course.

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Haley Zoladz
May 29, 2025

Fairmont State Elementary Education Student Joins Smithsonian Citizen Science Project to Preserve American History

Haley Zoladz, a native of Morgantown, West Virginia, and an Elementary Education major at Fairmont State University, recently completed a Citizen Science project for the Smithsonian Institution as part of an official SciStarter Citizen Science Month Event - Falcons on the Map: A Celebration of Citizen Science. Through the Smithsonian Digital Volunteers: Transcription Center, Zoladz contributed to the preservation and accessibility of historical documents by transcribing handwritten records into digital format.

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