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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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Students in class
Feb 17, 2026

Fairmont State University Joins WVHEPC in Celebrating 50 Years of Transforming Lives Through the Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree

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.

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Students at the 2025 Day of Giving festivities
Feb 12, 2026

Fairmont State University announces Feb. 26 Day of Giving with $800,000 goal

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.

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Mamma Mia June 2025 Performance
Feb 11, 2026

Fairmont State University’s Theatre Programs Kick Off Day of Giving with Mamma Mia themed event

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.

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Two students observing an architecture project
Feb 4, 2026

Fairmont State University’s Master of Architecture program awarded 8-Year Initial Accreditation by the National Architecture Accrediting Board

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.

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Storytelling Workshop
Jan 29, 2026

Do Tell! A Storytelling Workshop for Adults at Fairmont State’s Folklife Center this Spring

Storytelling is a traditional art grounded in live performance, oral learning, and tales both old and new. On Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the West Virginia Storytelling Guild will offer a workshop for adults on how to find, craft, and tell stories. The workshop is open to everyone 18 and older—from experienced teachers and performers to those simply interested in finding their voice. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required by February 21. Participants can register on the Folklife Center’s website: www.fairmontstate.edu/folklife.

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Senator Mike Oliverio speaks with the Fairmont State Acrobatics & Tumbling Team at the 2025 Fairmont State Day at the Capitol
Jan 15, 2026

Driving West Virginia Forward: Fairmont State’s Vision on Display at the Capitol

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.

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Chelsea Ruby
Jan 12, 2026

Fairmont State University adds Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby to Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series Lineup

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.

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