This morning, Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier and Fitchburg Fire Department Assistant Chief Patrick Haverty co-hosted a joint disaster preparedness exercise alongside partners from the Fitchburg Police Department and Fitchburg Public Schools.

Today’s scenario focused on a coordinated, multi-agency response to a simulated gas leak near a local elementary school.

True emergency readiness requires breaking down operational silos. By training side-by-side with our city partners, emergency responders, and school officials, we ensure our entire community is prepared, connected, and safe.

Topics: Community, Campus Safety, University Police

This afternoon, Engineering TechnologyProfessor Ana Mesquita-Emlingerwelcomed  Dr. Sabino Luna, M.D., from Argentina, for a a special Lunch & Learn in the Falcon Hub. Dr. Luna, a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and Chair of the Mental Health Program at the University of La Rioja, Argentina, spoke about mental health, medicine, and spirituality. The session opened with  Brazilian musician Luiz Antonio, following, President Hodge gave welcoming remarks. 

Topics: Engineering Technology, President

President Donna Hodge and her Cabinet, AKA "The Donut Party Crew", loaded up the Donut Mobile and traveled around campus to hand out doughnuts and connect with students, faculty and staff on this, the first day of class for the fall semester.

Topics: Community, Campus, President, Student Engagement

As we welcome students back to campus for Fall Semester 2026, we pause to look back at Spring Semester 2026.

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Student Engagement

As we welcome students back to campus for Fall Semester 2026, we pause to look back at Spring Semester 2026, filled with countless moments of learning, growth, and achievement. This slideshow captures the essence of our shared journey, highlighting the hard work, dedication, and vibrant spirit that has defined our community over the past months. Take a moment to celebrate the memories we've created and the milestones we've reached together, a testament to the resilience and brilliance of every student, educator, and staff member.

Topics: Student Experience, Academic Affairs

Our Office of Student Engagement staff and Student Orientation Leaders hunkered down in Hammond Hall to lock in the final plans, review the task grid, and assign roles for this Sunday's New Student Move-In & Orientation Sessions for our newest Falcons.

Topics: Student Experience, Student Engagement, Orientation

The beat is back! The Fitchburg State University Drumline is officially back on campus and bringing the noise for the new semester. Our talented percussionists were back and outside of Landry Arena, putting in the work to set the cadence for an incredible upcoming season. Learn more about our Music Programs here. 

Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

This morning, Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier conducted a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training session for Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants. The course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for ideally avoiding, surviving an active shooter event. 

Topics: Community, Campus Safety, Housing, University Police, Student Engagement

Our Orientation Leaders took a quick break from training today to ham it up for the camera.

These student leaders are getting ready to welcome our newest Falcons, the Class of 2030, to campus, but first, they had to drop some legendary social content. Keep an eye on our feeds to see what they put together.

Topics: Student Engagement, Orientation

Associate Vice President, Capital Planning and Maintenance Matt Lechter hosted a luncheon on the quad to thank Capital Planning and Maintenance Maintainer staff members for all their hard work this summer readying the campus for the fall semester. President Hodge and members of her Cabinet stopped by to thank them for all their work as well. 

Topics: Staff, Community, President