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West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby to Close Fairmont State’s Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series on April 28

Fairmont State University’s Spring 2026 Presidential Speaker Series is concluding on a high note with Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism, serving as the final presenter of the semester. This year’s lineup has highlighted leaders whose work influences communities across the region and beyond. Ruby’s upcoming Speaker Series presentation, “Tourism: An Economic Engine for West Virginia,” will take place on April 28 at 6 p.m. in Wallman Hall Theater. This event is free and open to the public.

Apr 7, 2026

Fairmont State University Bolsters Academics by Welcoming a New Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Fairmont State University continues to strengthen its academic enterprise by welcoming a new Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. Dr. Abbey Zink, a West Virginia native, will officially join the University on April 13, 2026, bringing nearly 15 years of senior academic leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to advancing faculty success—an essential component of institutional excellence and student achievement. Currently, Dr. Tim Oxley serves as both the Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Business and Aviation. He will be assisting with Dr. Zink’s transition into the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs position prior to his planned retirement in June.

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