The Mountain East Conference will introduce each of its 12 member institutions leading up to the first athletic contests for some members on Thursday, Sept. 5. 

Today's featured school is Fairmont State University.

"Fast Facts"
Location: Fairmont, W.Va.
Founded: 1865
Enrollment: 4,500
Nickname: Falcons
Colors: Maroon & White
President: Dr. Maria Rose
Director of Athletics: Tim McNeely
Sports: Basketball (M&W), Cross Country (M&W), Golf (M&W), Tennis (M&W), Swimming (M&W) Acrobatics & Tumbling, Football, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball
School Website: www.fairmontstate.edu
Athletics Website: www.fightingfalcons.com

Did you know?
Fairmont State University’s roots reach back to the formation of public education in the state of West Virginia. The first private normal school in West Virginia was established in Fairmont in 1865 by John N. Boyd, the school’s first principal, to train teachers.

Did you know?
Fairmont State boasts the first collegiate national championship in football in the state of West Virginia by winning the NAIA championship in 1967 under the legendary coach Deacon Duvall. The championship game was played at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, W.Va., and the Falcons defeated Eastern Washington 28-21. 

Did you know?
Fairmont State is the third-largest university in the state of West Virginia in terms of enrollment.


Information courtesy of fairmontstate.edu.