Associate Director of Student Development, Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen, who is also the Advisor for our Gay Straight Alliance Organization, placed Pride Flags all along the G-Level patio in observance of Pride Month.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Staff, Campus

Fitchburg State faculty is committed to improving their practice of teaching students as an evolving process, are taking part in this summer's Faculty Academy Program.

The Faculty Academy’s work is built around themes raised in “The Pedagogy of Real Talk: Engaging, Teaching, and Connecting with Students At-Promise” by Dr. Paul G. Hernandez, a nationally recognized educator and consultant who has presented at Fitchburg State.

“The pedagogy helps us connect better with students, so that ‘at risk’ students are less ‘at risk,’ and more ‘at promise,’” said Professor Sean C. Goodlett from the university’s Economics, History and Political Science Department. 

Topics: Meet the Faculty, Our Faculty

Students in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) completed their first day of practical defensive training.

Topics: Our Students, Occupational Vocational Education, Programs and Majors, Police Program

After a welcome from Assistant Dean for Student Success Jason Smith, and remarks from President Richard Lapidus, the inaugural Data & Student Success Conference,  began in Hammond Hall. The day-long conference featured experts from across  Fitchburg State: Academic Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment Management, IT, Registrar & Student Affairs. This conference served as an opportunity for staff to show each other how data, and data management platforms are used to better serve our students.

Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Staff, Community

Students in the he Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) end their day of class work at  McKay School with some physical training.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Occupational Vocational Education, Programs and Majors, Police Program

Coordinator of Early College and Dual Enrollment Andrew Goodwin hosted students from the Sizer School who are interested in Dual Enrollment. The Dual Enrollment program is unique to the Sizer School and Fitchburg State University. Dual Enrollment consists of college classes that are available to take during the high school day for a discounted rate, and is available to both juniors and seniors. The unique part of this program is that each student can elect to take nearly any course offered by Fitchburg State University, as long as the student meets any prerequisites for said classes. The students enjoyed an information session, a panel discussion, and a campus tour. Learn more about our Dual Enrollment Program here.

Topics: Programs, Student Experience, Admissions, Information Session

Students in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) fill out their logs during a break before resuming their Health & Wellness training at the McKay School.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Police Program

Filmmakers, and recent alumni Kenzie Jacobsen '19 and Daniel Hankins '20, who still live locally, along with friends, took advantage of our beautiful campus to record a scene for their independent production.

Topics: Alumni, Campus

The Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) is in full vigor as students begin each day with physical training. After showering and preparing for the day, students hit the classroom.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Police Program