Members of the Fitchburg State Falcons Football Team are on the quad today as part of their Be The Match Swab Event. Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia. For patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases, a cure exists. Be The Match® is a community of donors, volunteers, health care professionals and researchers who deliver cures by helping patients get the life-saving marrow transplant they need. The team is asking fellow Falcons to help save a life, Be The Match!

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Athletics

Some Fitchburg State University Hockey alums braved the record-breaking cold temperatures to attend the Annual Alumni Hockey Game at the Wallace Civic Center.

Topics: Athletics, Alumni

Friends and family gathered yesterday for some laughs, and some tears, as they came together for the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction 2022. Master of ceremonies
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Richard Toomey welcomed attendees to the event that honored the noble goals of competition, camaraderie, and personal growth gained via involvement in athletics. President Richard Lapidus and Senior Director of Athletics & Recreation Matthew Burke honored new inductees; Amanda L. Burns ‘12, Sue Lauder, Brian A. Milleisen ‘06, Mickey Natoli ‘81, Stephanie Payette ‘09,, and the 1989-1990 Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Congratulations all & GO FALCONS!

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Athletics

It was a perfect October Saturday for our Homecoming Football Game and Senior Day. Alumni joined their fellow Falcons to cheer on our team, who took on UMASS Dartmouth at the newly renovated Elliot Field.

Topics: Events, Community, Athletics, Alumni

The Fitchburg State University Athletics Women's Volleyball Team is back on campus and held an early morning practice at the volleyball court near the Conlon Fine Arts Center. After choosing teams, and a "high stakes" round of Rock, Paper Scissors to see who served, the team played rounds in the morning sun.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics, Campus

Fitchburg State University Athletics  Fitchburg State Football Team are on campus and are  preparing to face Dean at their first game of the season September 2, at 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Elliot Field. 

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Head Football Coach Scott Sperone invited Director of Counseling Services/Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Dr. Robert Hynes to speak with the players at this morning's team meeting. After introducing new team members, and letting the team know that he calls the games and is the "Voice of the Falcons", Dr. Hynes and told the players about the services available to them through the Counseling Services Center.

Topics: Our Students, information session, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics

Fitchburg State University Athletics Head Strength & Conditioning Coach David Jenkerson Jr. ran members of the Fitchburg State Football Team through a warm up & workout this morning at the Carmelita Landry Fitness Center. The team is preparing to face Dean at their first game of the season September 2, at 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Elliot Field.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Athletics

Fitchburg State University held its eighth annual National Collegiate Athlete Honor Society (NCAHS) induction ceremony on Monday, with 36 student-athletes being recognized for their academic achievements.

The National College Athlete Honor Society was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. on May 17, 1996, as a student-athlete honor society for the recognition of high academic achievers and sport letter-winners as the collegiate level.

There are 269 chapters of the NCAHS, Chi Alpha Sigma across the country with Fitchburg State University designated as the Sigma Chapter of the Chi Alpha Sigma.

Topics: Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Athletics

Future Falcons joined us at an admitted student open house to see what their life at Fitchburg State could be. The admitted students were able to attend information sessions and get an in depth look at their academic department, talk with current students, have financial aid questions answered, and more. The morning was capped off with the Future Falcon Day Celebration at our Recreation Center. After a welcome from President Richard Lapidus, Future Falcons, their families and guests, were able to mingle with a multitude of departments and student groups. Learn more on your opportunities here at Fitchburg State here.

Topics: Preparing for College, Faculty, Our Students, Admissions, information session, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Athletics, Campus