Fitchburg State University and Applewild School have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing a long-standing relationship between the two historic Fitchburg educational institutions. The agreement aims to expand educational access, support local workforce development, and enhance community engagement throughout North Central Massachusetts.
As anchor institutions in a designated Gateway City, both Fitchburg State and Applewild recognize that collaboration is key to fostering a vibrant regional economy and a thriving educational landscape.
“Today isn’t just about putting pen to paper; it is about formalizing a spirit of cooperation that has been taking form for some time,” said Fitchburg State University President Donna Hodge. “Since my arrival to this region in 2024, I have been grateful to be part of robust dialogues between Fitchburg State and Applewild, which have been incredibly productive and, frankly, inspiring. We have spent hours discussing how two ‘anchor institutions’ in a Gateway City can move beyond simply existing side-by-side to truly working in tandem.” Read the full story here.
