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Fairmont State News

Davis at Opening Session
Aug 12, 2025

Fairmont State University Sets the Stage for a Thriving Year at Opening Session

Fairmont State University welcomed faculty and staff back from summer break with its annual Opening Session and Welcome Back Breakfast, celebrating a year of significant accomplishments and setting a course for the flourishing year ahead. Most notably, the University is experiencing prominent growth in both overall enrollment and student retention for the Fall 2025 semester. Specifically, undergraduate enrollment is expected to increase by 9%, retention rates are projected to rise by 8%, and there is an anticipated 18% increase in graduate studies enrollment—bringing approximately 300 additional students to campus altogether.

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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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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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