FAIRMONT — The American Society of Civil Engineers selected Fairmont State University to host the 2026 Civil Engineering Student Championships, marking the first time the international competition will be held in West Virginia.
The multi-day event is expected to draw hundreds of students, faculty, judges and spectators to campus, and offer the university national exposure.
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