Innovation in the classroom starts with empowering our educators. Through our  Center for Professional Studies' Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI), new and veteran AP Studio Art teachers gather for an intensive, week-long session. Participants explored 3D Art and Design, 2D Art and Design, Drawing, and portfolio preparation to better equip their students for success. By blending curriculum development with hands-on studio sessions, these artist-teachers will create valuable new coursework. 

 Chief Peter J. Buck of the Petersham Police Department is heading up the motor vehicle law module for the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program/Police Academy Recruit Officer Course (ROC). 

Students in our Upward Bound Math & Science program stepped into the Antonucci Science Center lab for a hands-on genetics experiment: extracting DNA from strawberries. Immersive laboratory experiences like this give our students a head start on real-world STEM skills and college-level research. 

Sgt. Salis of the Natick Police Department culminated the Fitchburg State University Police Program/Police Academy Recruit Officer's three day speed radar course with some practical application. He brought the recruits out of the classroom to test their speed measurement skills against radar and lidar tracking outside of the Wallace Civic Center. 

We always promise a memorable experience on the Quad, but last night we might have taken "special effects" a bit too literally!  A huge thank you to the resilient crowd that joined us for Hamilton. Despite an unexpected, pre-movie sprinkler cameo, everyone took it completely in stride. Thank you for turning a little tech hiccup into a fun campus memory. The Summer Series continues on Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. with a night of live music featuring The Verge – a premier dance-rock party band guaranteed to liven up the Quad. Rest assured that the sprinklers will not be activated during the rest of our July offerings. 

Susan Beddes, Associate Director of Internship Coordination and Employer Relations, is leading a week-long resume workshop for our Fitchburg State University Upward Bound Summer Program students. With local internships just around the corner, these students are putting in the work to make their resumes shine and stand out to area employers. Huge thanks to our Career Services and Advising Center for setting them up for success! 

 This morning, we welcomed students from Worcester Public Schools  North High School to Fitchburg State University. Assistant Director for Campus Visitation Tyler Scipione provided an engaging overview of the FSU experience, followed by a comprehensive campus tour led by Lead Tour Guide C.J. Connecting with local schools and inspiring the next generation of students is what we do best. Want to bring your group to campus or schedule an individual tour? Check out our Visit page 

Sgt. Salis of the Natick Police Department continued the Fitchburg State University Police Program/Police Academy Recruit Officer Course (ROC) Speed Measurement course with LIDAR and equipment familiarization. 

Students in our Upward Bound program are taking "hands-on learning" to a whole new level. They’re currently putting their STEM skills to work crafting a custom birdhouse replica of our iconic Conlon Building from scrap pallet wood. From measuring angles to mastering woodworking tools, these students are building something amazing. 

Building the skills to keep our communities safe. Recruits in the Fitchburg State University Police Program/Police Academy Recruit Officer Course (ROC) kicked off a comprehensive, three-day Speed Measurement course led by Sgt. Salis of the Natick Police Department. To add to the hands-on training, Academy Instructor Sgt. Jeffrey Giles of the Townsend Police Dept also stepped in to share invaluable field experiences and real-world insights on effectively enforcing speeding laws.