Last night, President Hodge welcomed the university community, as well as the greater Fitchburg community to the first Summer Series event on the quad with a screening of Disney Pixar’s beloved animated film Cars. Learn more about our upcoming Summer Series events here.

Fitchburg State University Honors Program Coordinator Biology and Chemistry Professor Dr. Emma Downs, and Assistant Honors Coordinator Mathematics Professor Dr. Catherine Buell hosted Librarians and Professors from our campus as well as our sister state universities & community colleges for a Commonwealth Honors - Honors Research Seminar Workshop in Hammond Hall.

Former Criminal Justice Professor and Fitchburg Councilor-at-Large Elizabeth Walsh & Alyne Butland talked with Board President Jim McGrath and Paula Giaquinto of the Friends of Fitchburg Park at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV), a frequent collaborator and partner of the university, for Inside Fitchburg. Coincidentally, Coggshall Park and Fitchburg State University were both founded in 1894.

Assistant Director. Upward Bound Math & Science Andrew K. Pottorff held orientation for new and returning students enrolled in our Early College Dual Enrollment, and Upward Math and Science Programs in the Randall Lecture Hall. Upward Bound is a year-round, college readiness program funded by the Department of Education and sponsored by Fitchburg State University since 1989. The program stresses academic development, serving high school students in Fitchburg and Leominster for the duration of their high school career and beyond.

Fitchburg State University School of Education Professor Danette Day welcomed residents from Fitchburg and the surrounding communities to a Juneteenth Celebration at Fitchburg's Abolitionist Park. University President Donna Hodge, State Representative Michael Kushmerek, Fitchburg Mayor Samantha Squailia were among the many speakers.

Fitchburg State university served as host for  State Senator John Cronin's Gateway Cities Legislative Caucus. After touring some key local initiatives in the area, Senator Cronin welcomed various State Legislators, and local stakeholders to speak about their endeavors to enhance the quality of life in the area.  

This morning, Fitchburg State University hosted the Fourth Annual Fitchburg Public School brunch in Hammond Hall's Main Lounge. This event serves as an opportunity to engage with Superintendent, Mr. Jonnathan Thompson,  Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Glenda Colón, staff members an various community stakeholders all in an effort to explore ways to strengthen partnerships, build new connections, and support the success of students, families, and the broader community.

Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier gave a training session about the intricacies of de-escalating various situations to our Student Orientation Leaders in preparation for our Summer Orientation 2025 Sessions where we welcome our newest Falcons. 

Yesterday afternoon, Fitchburg State University, The Supplier Diversity Office, and the City of Fitchburg hosted the North Central Massachusetts Diverse & Small Business Opportunity Fair in the Hammond Hall Main Lounge. This, a diverse and small business opportunity fair, served as a great opportunity to network with public buyers and other business owners including; North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, MBTA,  MassHire, Massachusetts Department of Correction. Attendees were also be able to attend workshops held by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and Operational Services Division (OSD).

It was bittersweet as the Fitchburg State University bid a fond farewell to long-time Materials Management employee Brian Lacombe, Storekeeper IV, who is retiring after well over two decades with the university. Brian touched so many during his tenure and this afternoon saw the result of this good will as so many gathered in the Falcon Hub to share how much he will be missed. Good luck Brian, we will miss your "patented smile!"