Fairmont State News

Feb 7, 2025

Presidential Speaker Series Spring 2025: Celebrating Appalachian Resilience Through Dialogue and Performance

Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the spring 2025 Presidential Speaker Series, Appalachian Resilience, celebrating the region's vibrant cultural heritage and creative spirit. The Presidential Speaker Series brings together prominent voices to explore critical topics across politics, economics, healthcare, science, the environment, and the arts, fostering meaningful dialogue within the Falcon community. The fall 2024 series focused on civil discourse.

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Feb 6, 2025

Middle College at Fairmont State University Expands Opportunities for West Virginia Teens in Foster Care

Middle College at Fairmont State University – a unique dual-degree program for West Virginia teens who have experienced foster care – is introducing exciting updates to better serve current and future Middle College students. Middle College is a collaborative effort between KVC West Virginia, Fairmont State University, and West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition (WVSDT). These updates are designed to give Middle College students the education, skills, and connections they need to pursue their dreams, while also addressing Fairmont State University’s growing need for on-campus housing.

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Feb 5, 2025

Fairmont State University Announces Paul Steinhaus as New Chief Information Officer

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.

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Feb 3, 2025

Fairmont State University launches new Access Scholarship to provide free tuition for incoming West Virginia students 

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.

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Jan 30, 2025

Fairmont State’s aviation program soars to new heights with Governor’s $2M donation

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.

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Jan 29, 2025

Fairmont State University Launches the New Semester with Spring Kick-Off

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.

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Jan 3, 2025

Five Fairmont State Students accepted into Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program

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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