Yesterday, the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program'sRecruit Officer Course (ROC) class began their Criminal Law training with Capt. Ronald Young. In this course, the class will learn about case law and how it affects various court cases. 

On Saturday, Weston Auditorium was packed for a truly historic moment: Fitchburg Access Television (FATV)  live taping of the final episode of Barbara & You.

The event was an incredible, emotional celebration of 50 amazing years of the show and a beautiful tribute to Barbara Foster’s legendary impact on community television.

Adding to the honors, President Donna Hodge took the stage to read an official commendation from Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, recognizing Barbara’s remarkable contributions to civic life and public access media. Joined by local dignitaries, coworkers past and present, and her loving family, it was a beautiful afternoon of shared memories and well-deserved standing ovations.

Thank you, Barbara, for being the voice, the heart, and the story of our community for half a century!

Yesterday, the J.A. Leonard Middle School, from Old Town, Maine performed in Weston Auditorium. The band visited Fitchburg State to perform selections where they received valuable feedback from Community Music Program Instructor & Musician Joseph Wright, spouse of Dr. Amy McGlothlin of our Music Department as part of their annual Band Festival Trip. 

The Fitchburg State University community recently gathered to honor and celebrate the incredible careers of two legendary coaches who have left an indelible mark on our athletic department. Join us in wishing a very happy and well-deserved retirement to Coach Jim Jellison and Coach Rick Terrio.

As part of their first responder training, the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) were run through various first responder scenarios. Course instructor Fitchburg State University Police Sgt. Timothy Grant was assisted by Fitchburg State University Police Sgt. Dylan Soldi with the scenarios. Active police officers, many graduates of earlier ROC classes, as well as  students in the Police 4+1 Program acted as observers and victims and intrusive bystanders. 

 Our faculty & librarians launched day one of the First-Year Experience (FYE) Summer Learning Program today. They’re leveling up the FYE Seminar to ensure our incoming first-time and transfer students hit the ground running this fall. 

Preparing modern law enforcement for high-stakes medical response. Advanced medical tactical skills are a cornerstone of modern community policing. This week, the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) continued their rigorous First Responder training, focusing on emergency wound assessment and trauma care. Under the instruction of  Fitchburg State University Police Sgt. Timothy Grant, recruits are developing the tactical proficiency and critical decision-making skills required to stabilize injuries before EMS arrives. 

 Strategic planning for the student experience. This morning, our Office of Student Affairs gathered in the Hammond Main Lounge for their annual retreat. Dean of Students Tim St. John launched the session with a comprehensive year-in-review presentation, providing key updates and reflecting on the team's measurable impact on student success and campus vitality. The day transitioned into collaborative group workshops focused on strategic goal-setting for the upcoming academic cycles. Thank you to this dedicated team for their tireless work in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment for the Fitchburg State community! 

Our 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program'sRecruit Officer Course (ROC) began week two, as they begin just about every day, with physical training (PT) this morning at Elliot Field. PT instructors, MPTC Instructor Bailey and Dr. Jess Alsup of our Exercise Sports Science Program (EXSS), led the recruits in their exercise session. 

Fitchburg State University Police Sgt., and Certified CPR Instructor, Timothy Grant, along with Fitchburg Police Sgt. Daniella Lopez began day one of intensified CPR training of the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  class.