Apr 30, 2021 Fairmont State University President Mirta Martin has removed herself as a candidate for the presidentâs job at Colorado Mesa University. TWV FILE PHOTO FAIRMONT â Fairmont State University President Mirta Martin announced Thursday she intends to stay in West Virginia. Earlier this week, Martin traveled to Colorado to visit Colorado Mesa University where she had been one of three finalists for the university presidentâs job there. She said she is removing herself from the race. âI am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support of the community, and those who have wished me their best.â Martin said in a statement. âI am happy to be staying home, at Fairmont State University, with our Falcon Family. I am very much looking forward to continuing to work together, as a family, with our Board of Governors, faculty, staff and students.â