During his internship at Fitchburg Access Television last semester, Communications Media student Aiden Truehart created an incredible historical series called Fitchburg Rewind. In his featured episode, Civic Center Semicentury, Aiden takes us on a deep dive into the legendary history of the Wallace Civic Center. From its construction in the 1970s and its evolution into a Fitchburg State University staple, to the packed hockey games and roaring concert days that made it a local landmark—this building has been the backdrop for countless community memories. Watch the full episode created by Aiden here. 

 Roll out the red carpet—Upward Bound just went Hollywood! For their final Thursday meeting, our Upward Bound program completely switched things up by hosting an exclusive red carpet screening of the documentary, "Beyond the Athlete". The film shines a spotlight on the dedication and stories of three phenomenal Fitchburg State student-athletes: Matthew Drayton 🏀, Elijah Zaire "EZ" McKnight 🏈, Samantha Wozniak 📣. Following the screening, the crowd got a behind-the-scenes look with an exclusive panel discussion. Director Skye Goba '26, Co-Producer Cassie Israelson '26, current graduate student/former UB staff Elijah Zaire "EZ" McKnight, and Samantha Wozniak '26 answered questions about the filmmaking process and share what it’s really like to be a Falcon!  

Earlier this month, the Communications Media Department  in association with Rollstone Congregational Church, Work Inc., and the Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Youth Innovation Center  presented "They, Them, Those." The play is a thought-provoking exhibit, asking the question, What is it in our nature that causes us to OTHER our fellow man? Conceived, sculpted, and performed by the artists themselves. Exhibit Tour, followed by a post-performance discussion, moderated by Paula Collins of Work Inc.

Journalism student Zoe Chrisostomides recently took the stage in the Honors Conference Room to present her powerful honors thesis: "Rebuilding Local News Through Public Access Television."

It was a full house in support of Zoe’s hard work, which was informed by her experience at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) producing the show North Central News. Faculty, teammates, and several special guests from FATV were there to support her.

Zoe’s research highlights the vital role public access plays in the modern media ecosystem. We were honored to have FATV Executive Director Nathan Glenny and Director of Community Media Ellen Daoust in attendance to see firsthand how our students are rethinking the media landscape.

Communication Media student and Gilman Scholarship recipient Mike Dailey recently shared a stunning look at his semester abroad at our sister institution, Reitaku University in Japan.

Beyond the photos, Mike showcased the gear behind some of the art: a vintage Yashicaflex Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) camera he sourced and used during his travels. From the streets of Japan to the classroom, Mike is proving that the best stories are told through a unique lens.

This year's Visions, a juried honors exhibit of the Communications Media Department, opened with an Alumni Panel in the Ellis White White Lecture Hall. This lively discussion was followed by The Gallery Opening, Game Design Showcase, Reception, and a Film & Video Screening in Weston Auditorium. Thank you to the alumni, jurors, Communications Media faculty, students, and staff. The Exhibit will run in the Hammond Gallery through June 2026.

On Friday, April. 24 @ 7pm, the Communications Media Department will begin the run of  its Spring theatrical production of  “Cabaret in the City”  in the performance space at the Rollstone Congregational Church 199 Main Street Fitchburg, MA. Admission and refreshments are FREE and open to the public.  “Cabaret in the City”  is a collection of scenes, monologues, dances, and songs about life in the big city. Read more about the production, schedule, and venue here. 

Students in Theater Professor Kelly Morgan's  Acting 1 class rehearse their scenes in Weston Auditorium. 

Communications Media Film and Video student  Aiden King stopped by Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) to learn how to digitize his 16mm film projects from Operations Manager Travis Falk.