Fitchburg State University Police - National Police Week

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 13, 2026 at 9:29 AM

As we observe National Police Week, Fitchburg State University extends its gratitude to our University Police Department.

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Topics: Community, Campus Safety, University Police

Community Read Panel Discussion

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM

The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted a Fitchburg State Community Read panel discussion, “A Novel Idea: Rethinking Our Food Systems,” in Hammond Hall’s Main Lounge.

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Topics: Community, Alumni, Library

Spring Week 2026 - Petting Zoo

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM

 It was all about selfies and destressing at the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored Petting Zoo for the second day of Spring Week. 

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Topics: Community, Student Engagement

Earth Day Fair & Celebration!

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM

Sustainability never looked (or felt) so good! We spent a beautiful afternoon on the quad celebrating Earth Day the Fitchburg State way. Our Falcons got busy:

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Topics: Community, Campus, Environmental Science, Student Engagement

International Night 2026

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM

The Office of International Education sponsored their annual International Night last evening, where we celebrated our cultural heritage through food, presentations of dances, music and traditional garb. Food tasting stations, featuring the night's theme; Rice Around the World, included cuisines from Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and India. Attendees were treated to performances by Anne O'Connell's Irish American Step Dancers, members of the Dance Club performing a K-Pop inspired dance and a solo dance, Polynesian dances by Yumi Matsumoto, and a traditional Nigerian performance by Olufunke Ehineni. 

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Topics: International Education, Study Abroad, Community, International Admissions

Falcon Friends - April First Friday Event

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM

The Recreation Center was buzzing today! Our Falcon Friends—inspired by the incredible work of Best Buddies—kicked off their latest First Friday event.

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics

Accepted Student Visit Day - The Fitchburg Promise

Posted by Fitchburg State University on March 23, 2026 at 3:14 PM

The transition from local high school student to Fitchburg State Falcon began last Tuesday.

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Topics: Admissions, Community, President

Chartwells Dining - Snacks & Shamrock Shakes

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM

Chartwells Dining finished off Commuter Appreciation Week with a sweet & savory take with Shamrock Shakes and an array of snacks.

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Topics: Community, Commuters, Dining

International Women's Day Celebration: Global Voices, Shared Strength

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM

President Donna Hodge welcomed faculty, staff and students at the International Women's Day Celebration: Global Voices, Shared Strength luncheon and panel discussion in the Falcon Pub. The event, hosted by the   Office of International Education (OIE) and International Advisory Committee, was a powerful conversation honoring the voices, leadership, and impact of international women in our community. The pane, featuring international women faculty, staff and students, shared their experiences and took questions about their experiences as a member of our international community. Panelists were: Dr. Ana Mesquita-Emlinger, Engineering Technology (Brazil), Dr. Hefei Qiu, Computer Science (China), Dr. Jescah Apamo-Gannon, School of Education (Kenya/UK), Nelly Wadsworth, International Education (Philippines), Dana Gomez, MBA (Colombia), and Lisa Lech, Communications Media (Germany).

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Topics: International Education, Community, International Admissions, President

Fitchburg State and Applewild School Formalize Partnership

Posted by Fitchburg State University on March 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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.

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Topics: Community, President

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