Students in Andrea Olmstead's Ceramics class work on their projects in Conlon Fine Arts. This course introduces students to the basic methods and techniques of designing and creating with clay as a medium. A variety of hand building and glazing techniques are introduced through the study of both sculptural and functional form. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here.

Students in Theater Professor Ellen (Cap) Corduan's work on projects in their Costume Design course. In this course, the history of fashion silhouette is explored along with the design elements used in developing a character's costume. Students will apply historical perspective and utilize the design elements of line, texture, color and gesture in designing costumes.

Criminal Justice Professor Eileen Kirk welcomed alumni to her First Year Experience (FYE): Behavioral Sciences course today to discuss various aspects of the criminal justice system. Nicole Berthiaume'06,'13 of LifeStance Health, Maeghan Alansky '24 of the  Fitchburg District Court, Travis Morcaldi '22, '23 of the Fitchburg Police Department, and Jevon Brown-Simpson '18 of the Massachusetts Department of Correction discussed their experiences at Fitchburg State University and how it lead them to their current careers.

Nursing Simulation Lab Director Ian Murray, Nursing Department Chair Deborah Benes, and Nursing faculty Heather Wironen gave a tour of our Nursing Simulation Lab. After the tour, President Hodge shared; "That’s why this program matters so much. What I saw in the lab—students practicing with focus and humanity—reminded me that investing in nursing education is not just about the university. It’s about the quality of care every one of us hopes for when we or someone we love needs it most."

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.