Two ceremonies, unmatched Falcon pride, and the Undergraduate Class of 2026 has officially taken flight! 

And just like that, the Graduate Class of 2026 is officially in the books! 

The campus was absolutely buzzing with pure joy, proud families, and the well-deserved smiles of our newest master’s graduates. Swipe through to see the magic of today’s Graduate Commencement—from posing with Freddy Falcon to those emotional family hugs.

You balanced the jobs, the families, the late nights, and the endless dedication to unlock this next level. Your expertise is official, and the world is ready for what you do next.

Congratulations, Graduate Falcons! You made history today!

Earlier this month, the Communications Media Department  in association with Rollstone Congregational Church, Work Inc., and the Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Youth Innovation Center  presented "They, Them, Those." The play is a thought-provoking exhibit, asking the question, What is it in our nature that causes us to OTHER our fellow man? Conceived, sculpted, and performed by the artists themselves. Exhibit Tour, followed by a post-performance discussion, moderated by Paula Collins of Work Inc.

As we observe National Police Week, Fitchburg State University extends its gratitude to our University Police Department.

Journalism student Zoe Chrisostomides recently took the stage in the Honors Conference Room to present her powerful honors thesis: "Rebuilding Local News Through Public Access Television."

It was a full house in support of Zoe’s hard work, which was informed by her experience at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) producing the show North Central News. Faculty, teammates, and several special guests from FATV were there to support her.

Zoe’s research highlights the vital role public access plays in the modern media ecosystem. We were honored to have FATV Executive Director Nathan Glenny and Director of Community Media Ellen Daoust in attendance to see firsthand how our students are rethinking the media landscape.

Last week, nursing students and their faculty held an unconventional way of studying for the NCLEX exam, The exam was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. This Family Feud style battle was played by teams named The Specialties, SSRawrIs. The Carebears, A&Ox4, Vibes and Vitals and the faculty team - The Brainy Bunch.

Our Education seniors were treated to a Senior Send-Off at the McKay Campus School! After walking through a high-energy cheering gauntlet, they entered a room transformed into the world of Miss Rumphius.. Miss Rumphius, written and illustrated by Barbara Cooney, is a classic children's book about Alice Rumphius, who fulfills her childhood dreams of traveling, living by the sea, and making the world more beautiful by scattering lupine seeds, earning her the nickname "the Lupine Lady".

Each graduate left with their own copy of the classic book—a reminder that as they head into their own classrooms, they are exactly the ones who will make the world a more beautiful place.

Last week, the Exercise and Sports Science department gathered in Hammond Main Lounge for their annual Internship Presentations & Awards luncheon. It was an afternoon of showcasing hard work, professional growth, and the future of the field.

Suns out, buns out!  We celebrated the last day of classes yesterday the only way we know how—with our Annual Hot Dog Day on Hammond Plaza! Huge shoutout to the Office of Student Engagement for fueling our Falcons as they head into finals. Not to be outdone, Counseling Services offered ice cream sundaes, and the Office of Alumni and Development offered Add -Your-own -Flavors Lemonade.