Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Steinhaus as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With more than three decades of experience in information technology management and strategic planning, Steinhaus brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the institution.
Fairmont State University has a long-standing tradition of looking for innovative ways to assist students with tuition and fee costs. The Access Scholarship is Fairmont State’s newest initiative designed to help incoming students from West Virginia cover tuition and mandatory fees.
Just before the January 2 men’s basketball game, then-Governor Jim Justice announced a transformative $2 million investment in Fairmont State University’s professional flight program, marking a significant milestone for West Virginia’s premier flight school.
Fairmont State University marked the start of the 2025 spring semester with its Spring Kick-Off event. Faculty and staff gathered to reconnect over breakfast and hear key updates from President Mike Davis followed by an eye-opening update on the state of the sector from higher education consulting firm EAB.
In October 2023, Fairmont State University partnered with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) to launch the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program, or POMP. The program guarantees Fairmont State students, who meet all program requirements, acceptance into WVSOM.
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