Professor, Dr. Sean Goodlett welcomed our faculty, staff, current and new students to the New Student Matriculation Ceremony this morning in Weston Auditorium. Dr. Franca Barricelli, Acting Provost and Executive Vice President convened the ceremony with Sophie Monis performing the National Anthem. Tim St. John, Dean of Students and Chief Student Affairs Officer introduced our Keynote Speaker Fitchburg State University Graduate, Class of 2014 Red Shaydez, Hip-Hop recording artist and Educator addressed the newest students. After  SGA President Elliot Olynciw-Olkuski and Student Trustee Yari Morales led the the signing of the Class Book, Dr. Donna Hodge, 12th President of Fitchburg State University, led our newest falcons in the Future Falcon Pledge.

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Alumni, President

President Hodge, along with Acting Provost and Executive Vice President  Franca Barricelli, welcomed our faculty and librarians back to campus at the beginning of their Faculty & Librarian Development Day. In addition to welcoming remarks, the pair along with other Academic Affairs staff provided updates, celebrated achievements, and listened to concerns.

Topics: Faculty, Academic Affairs

Thank you, Montivation , for sharing words of wisdom and building up our new students’ confidence today as a motivational guest speaker on campus.

Topics: Community, Orientation

The quad was buzzing today! Orientation is in full swing, and our newest Falcons brought their incredible energy to the quad for Falcon Connections.

Incoming students spent the day linking up with campus clubs, connecting with university departments, meeting new friends, and diving into all things Fitchburg State through interactive activities and games.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Orientation

As we welcome students back to campus for Fall Semester 2026, we pause to look back at Spring Semester 2026.

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Student Engagement

As we welcome students back to campus for Fall Semester 2026, we pause to look back at Spring Semester 2026, filled with countless moments of learning, growth, and achievement. This slideshow captures the essence of our shared journey, highlighting the hard work, dedication, and vibrant spirit that has defined our community over the past months. Take a moment to celebrate the memories we've created and the milestones we've reached together, a testament to the resilience and brilliance of every student, educator, and staff member.

Topics: Student Experience, Academic Affairs

Our Office of Student Engagement staff and Student Orientation Leaders hunkered down in Hammond Hall to lock in the final plans, review the task grid, and assign roles for this Sunday's New Student Move-In & Orientation Sessions for our newest Falcons.

Topics: Student Experience, Student Engagement, Orientation

The beat is back! The Fitchburg State University Drumline is officially back on campus and bringing the noise for the new semester. Our talented percussionists were back and outside of Landry Arena, putting in the work to set the cadence for an incredible upcoming season. Learn more about our Music Programs here. 

Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

This morning, Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier conducted a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training session for Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants. The course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for ideally avoiding, surviving an active shooter event. 

Topics: Community, Campus Safety, Housing, University Police, Student Engagement

This morning, President Hodge connected with our newest colleagues. She listened, shared a bit of her own journey from faculty to administration, discussed priorities for this year, and reflected on the future of Fitchburg University. 

Topics: Faculty, President