Fitchburg State University Business Students Drive Community Safety Campaign in Leominster

Principles of Management Class Partners with MassDOT, City of Leominster, and Travelers Marketing on Speed Awareness Initiative

Fitchburg State University's Principles of Management class is bringing classroom theory to life in a way that matters — helping shape a real public safety campaign aimed at reducing speeding and traffic-related crashes in the City of Leominster.

Associate Dean for Student Support Services Robert Hynes kicked off Fitchburg State University’s annual Wellness Fair, a vibrant event dedicated to student well-being. Hosted by   Counseling Services   and campus partners, the fair offered students a chance to recharge with therapy dogs, interactive activities, and essential wellness resources. President Donna Hodge addressed the gathering, emphasizing the university's commitment to self-care and highlighting the comprehensive support network available to the entire campus community. 

With the summer program right around the corner, the Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) program at Fitchburg State University held a Skate to Success Event yesterday afternoon  at the Wallace Civic Center. The event provided the opportunity to meet our UBMS students and thank you for helping to make this program successful.  

 Fitchburg State University’s Future Falcon Academy welcomed middle school students from Fitchburg, Leominster, Ayer/Shirley and Gardner for the Future Falcon Academy this week. This immersive week long experience provided each student with a fun and meaningful introduction to university life. Students participated in a variety of engaging activities, including a Fitchburg State University Student Panel and Q&A, College 101 Fair, Animals with a Purpose: How Dogs Support People Every Day, Equity and Diversity in a Multicultural Society, a tour of the Fitchburg State University Police Department, recreational time in the game room, and much more.

Yesterday afternoon staff gathered in the Falcon Pub for our Admissions & Aid Department Postcard A-Thon for our accepted students. Together, we completed 275 hand-written notes to our accepted students, demonstrating what is truly means to be a member of this special community.  

Our of Office of International Education (OIE) hosted Lunar New Year Celebration 2026, the year of the horse with Chinese themed food, prizes, activities, crafts and more. 

Fitchburg State University Military and Veteran Services Director Nolan Buck recently hosted a VA Work Study meeting in our Veteran Center. This gave our veteran work study students the opportunity to gather for coffee, a snack & camaraderie. 

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

Yesterday afternoon, our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony in the Main Lounge of Hammond Hall to kick off Black History Month. The theme for Fitchburg State’s observance of Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” See the full list of events here.

This afternoon, Fitchburg State University Military and Veteran Services Director Nolan Buck hosted an Open House/Meet and Greet event  in our  Veteran Center. This gave  our veteran students the opportunity  to gather for coffee, a snack & camaraderie. In addition, these students had the chance to discuss the unique concerns of veteran students.