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Pictured left to right: Dr. Stephanie Jones and Dr. Joseph Riese
May 11, 2026

Fairmont State Professor of Mathematics Dr. Joseph Riesen honored with WVCTM Award

Fairmont State University is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Riesen, professor of mathematics, has been awarded the College Teacher of the Year Award at the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. The annual conference recognizes mathematics educators at the elementary, middle school, high school and college levels. Each year, the WVCTM College Teacher of the Year Award honors a professor who has made outstanding contributions to mathematics education.

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Front row (left to right): Professor Dennine LaRue (retired), Madison Louk, Keirsten Stout; middle row: Dr. Stephanie Jones, Dr. Joe Riesen, Dr. Bishnu Sedai, Bella Ramsey; back row: David Desmuke, Professor Jesse Cook. Not pictured: Dr. Brian Blackwood and Hailee Linn.
May 7, 2026

Fairmont State Students and Faculty Highlight Excellence at WVCTM Conference

Fairmont State University shined at the annual West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM) conference at Stonewall Resort. The conference recognizes educators in mathematics at all academic levels – elementary, middle school, high school, and college. Fairmont State University students received grants to attend the conference, and many of our faculty members presented their research and work throughout.

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Fairmont State University Announces 2026 Presidential Scholarship Recipients; Expands Program to Include Out-of-State Students
Apr 27, 2026

Fairmont State University Announces 2026 Presidential Scholarship Recipients; Expands Program to Include Out-of-State Students

Fairmont State University has announced the 2026 recipients of the Presidential Scholarship, the University’s premier academic scholarship. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to excellence among incoming first‑year students. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, as the scholarship was expanded to include out‑of‑state students for the first time, resulting in Fairmont State’s first‑ever out‑of‑state Presidential Scholarship recipients.

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Chelsea Ruby
Apr 8, 2026

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.

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Abbey Zink
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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