During their April 18 meeting, Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors announced an award of nearly $7 million dollars in federal funding, approved a new degree program to support the recently announced Middle College, approved an intent to plan a new degree to aid tourism in West Virginia, and approved a modest tuition and fee increase.
Fairmont State University will formally install Dr. Michael K. Davis as its 27th President on Thursday, April 4 at 4 p.m. in Fairmont State’s Falcon Center. The ceremony will take place in front of a crowd of faculty and staff, students and alumni, community members, local and state officials, delegates from other universities, and former colleagues of Dr. Davis, amongst others. West Virginia Delegate Joey Garcia, West Virginia Senator Ben Queen, and Pierpont and Community Technical College President Dr. Milan Hayward will provide greetings during the installation ceremony.
During their February 15 meeting, Fairmont State University’s Board of Governors (BOG) approved planning for a new online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, endorsed next steps to clarify policy review and creation, announced improved housing occupancy rates, and reported continued financial stability.
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