Students in Mathematics Professor Sarah Wright's Abstract Algebra course get ready to work on algebraic structures, including groups, rings and fields. 

The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted Banned Books Week events: Censoring local author Robert Cormier where Instruction & Community Engagement Librarian Olivia Rossetti, Dean of the Library Jacalyn Kremer, and Reference & Research Services Librarian Meghan Kelly read archival materials related to the censorship of local author and alum  Robert Cormier's work. Cormier’s novel The Chocolate War, was one of the most censored novels at the time of its publication as part of the first wave of book challenges and bans in the United States.

This morning, President Donna Hodge and Dean of Education, Mojdeh Bayat welcomed local School Superintendents and Legislators to an informal discussion, and Q & A session in the Hammond Hall Main Lounge. The panel consisted of; State Representative Natalie M. Higgins, representing the 4th Worcester District, Fitchburg State University alum State Representative Michael Kushmerek, State Senator John J. Cronin, representing the Worcester and Middlesex District, from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, welcome Senior Associate Commissioner Darcy Fernandes & Associate Commissioner Elizabeth Bennett, and from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Student Success Richard Riccardi. They were all available to answered questions on a wide range of topics facing education in Massachusetts.

Earth and Geographic Sciences Professor Jane Huang discusses a project with students in her Intro to Geospatial Technology where, as teams, they will hide small objects around campus and find them using  GPS (Global Positioning System). This is a gateway course to theories, skills, and techniques of geospatial technologies, such as GPS, Google Earth, GIS (Geographic Information System), and remote sensing. Hands-on computer exercises based on a wide range of social and physical features are utilized to provide a solid foundation for further geospatial technologies classes.

Nursing  work through various patient scenarios in their Nursing Foundations Lab. In this course, emphasis is placed on professionalism, caring, communication, cultural considerations, spirituality, sexuality and health promoting activities. 

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Humanities Professor Dr. Karina Bautista highlighted a community-based effort led by Fitchburg State’s Spanish Program in partnership with the Falcon Academy, through the Perseverantia Perspectives Podcast Series. Students reflect on how their Spanish skills came alive as they taught a medical Spanish lesson to local eighth graders, bridging classroom learning with real-world community needs. Their stories show how language education fosters connection, cultural awareness, and collaboration.

Faculty and staff gathered in the Falcon Hub yesterday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of Ted Godin. After 30 years of exceptional service to the Fitchburg State community, Ted has decided it's time to retire from the OneCard Office.

To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) club and Fitchburg State Choirs collaborated to host a Queer Arts Showcase in the Ellis White Lecture Hall. Artists of any kind were welcome to participate, including but not limited to musicians, visual artists, filmmakers, poets, and actors.

Students in Communications Media Professor Robert Harris' Intro to Film and Video class learn to load and use a 16mm film camera. Intro to Film & Video is the introductory course in the Film & Video sequence where students are exposed to the basics of production and post-production for both digital and photochemical media. Topics include understanding and using visual language, camera operation, understanding the film and video production process, basic editing, production crew structure and interpersonal communication. Students shoot and edit both 16mm film and digital video. Learn about our Film & Video Program here.

The campus welcomed Ansilta De Luca from The Washington Center (TWC) to discuss internship opportunities in the nation's capital for Summer and Fall 2026. Fitchburg State University TWC Liasson Economics, History and Political Science Professor Paul Weizer was on hand to answer questions as well.