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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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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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A student speaks with two employer representatives at their table at the Spring 2025 Career Fair
Mar 11, 2026

Fairmont State University Invites Students and Employers to Annual All-Majors Career Fair March 25

The Fairmont State University ENCOVA Career Development Center will host its annual All-Majors Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 10 AM to 3 PM in Falcon Center Gyms 1 and 2. This event not only provides students the opportunity to gain networking skills and share their experience, but also gives employers a chance to visit campus and recruit talented, hardworking, career-ready Fairmont State students.

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Students at the 2025 Day of Giving festivities
Feb 12, 2026

Fairmont State University announces Feb. 26 Day of Giving with $800,000 goal

Fairmont State University will unite alumni, donors, friends, faculty, staff, and students for its annual Day of Giving campaign on Thursday, February 26, 2026, for a 24-hour celebration of Falcon pride and collective philanthropy. This year’s ambitious fundraising goal is $800,000, which will provide critical support for students and programs across campus.

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Two students observing an architecture project
Feb 4, 2026

Fairmont State University’s Master of Architecture program awarded 8-Year Initial Accreditation by the National Architecture Accrediting Board

Fairmont State University is pleased to announce that after the Master of Architecture Program achieved its three-year Initial Accreditation status in 2022, it has now been awarded its first term of Continuing Accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). This allows West Virginia’s only professional degree program in Architecture to continue to grow and develop for eight years before the next accreditation visit. The program’s term of Continuing Accreditation is effective from January 1, 2025, and runs until 2033.

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Senator Mike Oliverio speaks with the Fairmont State Acrobatics & Tumbling Team at the 2025 Fairmont State Day at the Capitol
Jan 15, 2026

Driving West Virginia Forward: Fairmont State’s Vision on Display at the Capitol

Fairmont State University will travel to Charleston on Friday, January 23, for its annual Day at the Capitol, highlighting the University’s transformational impact on West Virginia’s economy, workforce, and communities. During the event, students, faculty, and staff will engage with lawmakers, present top-notch programs, and demonstrate how Fairmont State’s Vision goes beyond campus to help make all of West Virginia a Great Place to Learn, to Work, and to Call Home.

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