Fitchburg State University Business Students Drive Community Safety Campaign in Leominster

Principles of Management Class Partners with MassDOT, City of Leominster, and Travelers Marketing on Speed Awareness Initiative

Fitchburg State University's Principles of Management class is bringing classroom theory to life in a way that matters — helping shape a real public safety campaign aimed at reducing speeding and traffic-related crashes in the City of Leominster.

Associate Dean for Student Support Services Robert Hynes kicked off Fitchburg State University’s annual Wellness Fair, a vibrant event dedicated to student well-being. Hosted by   Counseling Services   and campus partners, the fair offered students a chance to recharge with therapy dogs, interactive activities, and essential wellness resources. President Donna Hodge addressed the gathering, emphasizing the university's commitment to self-care and highlighting the comprehensive support network available to the entire campus community. 

Associate Vice President of   Capital Planning and Maintenance hosted an annual   Capital Planning and Maintenance Training Breakfast in the Hammond Main Lounge last week during Spring Break. Among other things, the event covered asbestos awareness, hazard communication, and bloodborne pathogens.

Last week, University Guitar Instructor Edward Troxler tuned up before he recorded an installment of his weekly program Jazz Chat at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV). Troxler operates Eddy's Music located in Fitchburg, MA.  Learn more about our Music Programs here.

Communications Media Film and Video student  Aiden King stopped by Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) to learn how to digitize his 16mm film projects from Operations Manager Travis Falk.

The Hammond Gallery is ready for the opening of ARTeries  March 16 - April 16, 2026.  ARTeries  is Fitchburg State University's Fine Art Department’s annual juried exhibition that showcases the strongest original student work in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media art. An Opening Reception will be held at the gallery March 19, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

With the summer program right around the corner, the Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) program at Fitchburg State University held a Skate to Success Event yesterday afternoon  at the Wallace Civic Center. The event provided the opportunity to meet our UBMS students and thank you for helping to make this program successful.  

 Earlier this week, Communications Media's Assistant Professor, Photography Concentration, J Flynn and our our photography students offered professional headshots at this week's   Creative and Common Good Career Fair outside the Hammond Main Hall. This service is the result of a cooperative effort with our Career Services and Advising Center. 

 Students at our at our Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA) center are drawing a rose in yesterday's Beginner's Botanical Illustration class at our Center for Professional Studies.

Last week, Fitchburg State University students Zoe Chrisostomides  and Michael Burns covered the launch of the university's She Soars initiative for Fitchburg Access Television's (FATV)  North Central News. The She Soars initiative, which will support women’s athletics, brought together student-athletes, coaches, and Olympic medalist Gigi Marvin to celebrate growth and opportunity.

At the luncheon, Olympic gold medalist Gigi Marvin spoke at a small, academically driven Q&A with students, and at the end of the day, she took the ice and did drills and ran plays with members of the Fitchburg State Women’s Ice Hockey Club - a once in a lifetime opportunity for those students!