Over 1,000 Fairmont State University baccalaureate students have been honored for their academic achievements throughout the Spring 2026 semester.
Fairmont State University’s DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter represented the university and state of West Virginia at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. DECA is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in business disciplines like marketing, finance, management, and hospitality. The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference is an opportunity for DECA members to come together and engage in competitions, professional development, networking, and more.
Through the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Fairmont State University has received $2,300 to increase student participation in a campus wide immersion (CWI) survey, which helps the University assess students’ understanding of civic discourse, misinformation, and collaborative problem-solving. This grant was obtained with the assistance of Fairmont State’s Office of Sponsored Programs.
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.
Fairmont State University is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Riesen, professor of mathematics, has been awarded the College Teacher of the Year Award at the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. The annual conference recognizes mathematics educators at the elementary, middle school, high school and college levels. Each year, the WVCTM College Teacher of the Year Award honors a professor who has made outstanding contributions to mathematics education.
Fairmont State University shined at the annual West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM) conference at Stonewall Resort. The conference recognizes educators in mathematics at all academic levels – elementary, middle school, high school, and college. Fairmont State University students received grants to attend the conference, and many of our faculty members presented their research and work throughout.
Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Rose as Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He brings more than 30 years of financial leadership to the role, including stints at West Virginia University and WVU Medicine. Rose’s deep connection to the region extends back to his undergraduate studies, when he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fairmont State.
Dr. Deborah “Deb” Struth has been appointed Dean of Fairmont State University’s College of Nursing. She has served as interim dean since April 2024 and will now assume the role on a permanent basis.
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 has received $5,000 in grant funding through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) to offset accreditation renewal costs for the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety Program.
Fairmont State University has announced the 2026 recipients of the Presidential Scholarship, the University’s premier academic scholarship. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to excellence among incoming first‑year students. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, as the scholarship was expanded to include out‑of‑state students for the first time, resulting in Fairmont State’s first‑ever out‑of‑state Presidential Scholarship recipients.
Fairmont State University is proud to announce that its Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cybersecurity has been ranked 7th in the nation by Programs.com.
Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed three alumni with deep connections to Fairmont State to serve on the University’s Board of Governors. Timothy “Craig” Jennings and Jonathan Board were newly appointed to the Board, while Jason Henderson, a current member, has been reappointed.
Fairmont State University will sponsor an upcoming charity pickleball tournament hosted by Leadership Marion Class 43. Leadership Marion is a program through the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, which aims to identify, develop, and sustain community leaders. The program develops and enhances participants’ leadership skills, provides them with knowledge of Marion County, and cultivates their involvement across the county.
Fairmont State University’s Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series is concluding on a high note with Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism, serving as the final presenter of the semester. This year’s lineup has highlighted leaders whose work influences communities across the region and beyond. Ruby’s upcoming Speaker Series presentation, “Tourism: An Economic Engine for West Virginia,” will take place on April 28 at 6 p.m. in Wallman Hall Theater. This event is free and open to the public.
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