Marion County Chamber of Commerce

Fairmont State University Board of Governors Chairman, David Goldberg, was named the inaugural recipient of the Francis H. Pierpont Visionary Award at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Wednesday, August 11.

Fairmont State University Board of Governors Chairwoman Dixie Yann was awarded the Rev. Squires Lifetime Achievement Award at the 66th Annual Marion County Chamber of Commerce Dinner. 

This achievement is the highest award the Chamber gives, Chamber President Tina Shaw said. Rev. Squires was the leader in giving back to the community and those presented with this award working to carry on that legacy. 

Fairmont State University increased overall enrollment for fall 2018 with a total of 3,895 students in attendance. Since its split from Pierpont Community and Technical College in 2003, this is the largest freshman class, totaling 848 first-time freshman. This is an increase of 10.3% over fall 2017. 

As the largest freshman class in Fairmont State University history settles into the semester, the Fairmont community is seeing positive economic impact. 

In collaboration with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Fairmont State University’s School of Business hosted a Business After Hours event on campus on March 8, providing a valuable networking opportunity for students.