Clarksburg-native Mary Ann Yambrick Sharp never attended Fairmont State University and was unable to become a registered nurse because her family could not afford college.

A Fairmont native and his family hope that through their newly established scholarship, West Virginia students who wish to pursue an education at Fairmont State will achieve their academic and life goals.

During the inaugural Fairmont State University Day of Giving more than 370 donors helped to raise nearly $200,000 setting a record for the most gifts the University has ever received in one day. 

Fairmont State University professor Dr. John McLaughlin is working to help police officers looking to attend college by creating the Dr. John E. McLaughlin Police Scholarship.

Barry Baisden, 1981 Fairmont State University graduate with a degree in Occupational Safety, recently funded the Sam Baisden Scholarship in Occupational Safety to honor his son, who died in a tragic accident in 2018. 

Fairmont State University and the Fairmont State Foundation have teamed up for the inaugural Falcon Day of Giving Nov. 7 – one day to raise $250,000 to support scholarships, academic units, and athletics.

The Fairmont State University Department of Athletics and the Fairmont State Athletic Association are pleased to welcome seven new members to the Fairmont State Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, October 25, as a part of Homecoming Weekend.