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Fairmont State on the Rise
Fairmont State University is soaring—enrollment and retention are hitting record highs, with nearly 75% of freshmen returning for their sophomore year. The president joked about needing extra graduation ceremonies if enrollment hits 5,000, calling it a “good problem.” Applications are up, out-of-state students are choosing Fairmont State, and the university is set to host the first-ever American Society of Civil Engineers Student Championships in 2026, welcoming over 600 international guests. Meanwhile, athletics is getting a strategic upgrade with a new director, freeing up leadership to…
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