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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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A Fairmont State University student completes coursework on the Falcon Trail
May 28, 2025

Fairmont State University Launches New Master’s in Environmental Science to Strengthen West Virginia’s Workforce and Economy

Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the launch of a new Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES) program, set to begin in Fall 2025. The MSES program is housed in the Department of Natural Sciences within the College of Science and Technology and is designed to address critical environmental and economic needs across West Virginia and the broader Appalachian region.

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Model UN students and advisors
May 27, 2025

Fairmont State Model UN Builds on National Success, Sets Sights on Greater Impact in 2026

Fairmont State University’s Model United Nations (MUN) team has returned from the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference in New York City with national honors, earning an Honorable Mention at the closing ceremony. This distinction—roughly equivalent to a third-place finish—recognizes delegations that demonstrate excellence in diplomacy, committee participation, and adherence to official UN procedure.

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group of Fairmont State students walking across campus.
May 22, 2025

Fairmont State University Receives Funding to Promote International Education to Falcon Community

Fairmont State University has been awarded $7,000 through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) to promote international education to students, staff, and faculty. This funding will empower Fairmont State to further its mission of educating engaged citizens and creating a transformational impact in West Virginia and beyond, while also reaffirming its vision to be a Great Place to Learn and a Great Place to Call Home for individuals across the globe.

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Students competing in the 2024 Northeast Aerial Drone Competition
May 21, 2025

Fairmont State University to Host 2025 Northeast Aerial Drone Competition Championship: Dragonfly

Fairmont State University will serve as the proud host of the 2025 Northeast Aerial Drone Competition Championship, a premier four-day event set to take place at the Falcon Center from May 29 through June 1. Bringing together 120 top drone teams of middle and high school students from Maine to Kentucky, this event is the largest of its kind in the country and a celebration of innovation, engineering, and student achievement in STEM education.

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Dr. Susan Ross speaking at the Faculty Awards and Recognition Lunch
May 14, 2025

Fairmont State University Announces Faculty Awards and Tenure

As Fairmont State University prepares for Commencement on May 17, the Office of the Provost and Faculty Senate took some time to honor its faculty at an awards and recognition lunch held in Colebank Gym. During the ceremony, individuals were celebrated for their years of service to the University and accomplishments such as promotions and tenure. The Faculty Senate also presented special awards.

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