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A graduate celebrates during Commencement
Nov 25, 2025

Fairmont State University to celebrate the Fall 2025 graduating class during Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13

Fairmont State University will honor the Fall 2025 graduating class during Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Feaster Center. The morning ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will recognize graduates from the College of Business & Aviation, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Regents Bachelor of Arts program. The afternoon ceremony, scheduled for 2 p.m., will honor graduates from the College of Education, Health and Human Performance, the College of Nursing, and the College of Science & Technology.

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Student working on computer
Oct 29, 2025

Fairmont State University now offering fully online option for its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program

Fairmont State University is now offering its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program in a fully online format, alongside the traditional on-campus option. This new delivery method provides the same academic excellence and personalized mentorship that have defined the program’s 40‑year legacy — all in a format tailored to non‑traditional, working, and place‑bound students.

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JoAnn Lough speaks at a previous Fairmont State University commencement ceremony in a theater ensemble
Aug 21, 2025

Fairmont State Launches Campaign to Honor JoAnn Lough

The Fairmont State community lost a valued friend with the passing of JoAnn Lough on Jan. 2, 2024. She was 93. Lough taught theater at Fairmont State University where she introduced countless students to the diverse and colorful world of the performing arts. By insisting on the highest standards, Lough earned respect and admiration from students, many of whom returned to visit long after their graduation.

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Barbara MacLennan and Frank LaFone
Aug 20, 2025

VerySpatial Podcast Showcases Fairmont State’s Academic Excellence on a Global Stage

A VerySpatial Podcast, co-hosted by Fairmont State University faculty members Dr. Barbara MacLennan and Frank LaFone, GISP along with geographers Dr. Jesse Rouse and Dr. Sue Bergeron at Coastal Caroline University, has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 15 Geography Podcasts on the web. In addition, the podcast’s companion blog was ranked among the Top 100 GIS Blogs worldwide.

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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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