Building the foundation for success from Day One! Our newest Falcons officially took over the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library to create their official Falcon Profiles! This is the digital key to their entire Fitchburg State journey. It takes a village to launch a Falcon, and we had an incredible cross-campus dream team on hand to help them navigate their new digital footprint:

 Saving the best for last—Session 3 is officially LIVE! Our incredible Student Engagement staff and Orientation Leaders were ready to absolutely crush this morning’s Summer Orientation Session 3 Check-In out on the Hammond Hall Plaza! Covering all bases, and Sweating the small stuff - the energy for our final summer session is completely unmatched. We are 100% ready to welcome our latest wave of newest Falcons and their families to the flock today! 

And just like that, Summer Orientation Session 2 is in the books! This afternoon, we sent off our second wave of newest Falcons (and their amazing families & friends) in true Fitchburg State style! Before heading out, everyone:

 As part of our Summer Orientation sessions, our newest students are exploring the endless possibilities waiting for them at Fitchburg State through our "Oh the Places You Will Go!" track!  This session introduces our incoming Falcons to life-changing opportunities that extend way beyond the traditional classroom:

Falcons giving back! One of our favorite orientation traditions is Falcon's Choice, where our newest students get to customize their day by picking two of four awesome activities: Tour De Fitchburg, Fitchburg in the Arts, Wellness, or a Service Project! For the Falcons who chose the Service Project, it was all about immediate impact. They rolled up their sleeves to pack hygiene and laundry kits for our on-campus food and necessity pantry, the Falcon Bazaar. Even better? Representatives from the local United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and Big Brothers Big Sisters were on hand to chat with students about how they can keep the volunteer spirit alive throughout their college careers.  

The 9th Recruit Officer Course (ROC) at Fitchburg State University is continued their rigorous Criminal Law training module under the guidance of Capt. Ronald Young. Building on their foundational knowledge, the class spent the session diving even deeper into complex case studies. Recruits are actively evaluating how historical and modern legal precedents directly dictate constitutional policing, search and seizure laws, and split-second decision-making on the job. Every day in the classroom brings them one step closer to serving our communities with excellence and precision. 

Summer Orientation 2026: Session 2 is officially underway! We are so excited to welcome our next wave of incoming students and their families for the second of our three summer orientation sessions this morning! After checking in, our newest Falcons made their way to Weston Auditorium for an unforgettable start to their journey. They received a boisterous, high-energy welcome from Dean of Students Tim St. John, followed by Associate Director of Student Development Angelo M. Prevosto, who introduced our incredible team of Orientation Leaders! These OLs are fired up and ready to guide our new students through two days packed with info sessions, activities, and Falcon pride.

And just like that, Session 2 is officially LIVE! Our incredible Student Engagement staff and Orientation Leaders were bright, early, and ready to roll for this morning’s Summer Orientation Session 2 Check-In out on the Hammond Hall Plaza! Every single 'T' was crossed, every 'I' dotted, and the energy was absolutely unmatched. We are 100% ready to welcome our newest Falcons and their families to the flock today!  

Investing in community and professional development. Yesterday, our AFSCME members gathered for a dedicated Development Day—a fantastic opportunity for colleagues across campus to connect, network, and strengthen workplace relationships. While the day featured plenty of collaborative moments, the most popular highlights included a dedicated relaxation station and a live caricature artist to bring some lighthearted fun to the afternoon. At Fitchburg State University, we know our institution thrives because of the hard work and dedication of our staff. Thank you to our AFSCME members for all that you do to support our university community! 

“Hey Neighbor, Slow Down. It’s not Johnny AppleSPEED.” MassDOT & Leominster Mayor announced a new public safety campaign, and it has a major Fitchburg State connection! Our Principles of Management students helped create it from concept to media strategy. Read the full story here.