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

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:

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. 

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

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

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

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).

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.

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.