Our Summer Orientation 2025 continued with a break in the information sessions with some ice breaker activities for our newest Falcons led by our Orientation Leaders. Meanwhile,  Parents & Families had their own activities and information sessions.

Due to last night's inclement weather, the university held its last Summer Series event, Game Night, in the Hammond Main Lounge. The university and greater Fitchburg community gathered for comradery, refreshments, trivia, bingo, some friendly competition, and prizes. 

Local high school students enrolled in our Fitchburg State University Upward Bound Math & Science Program (UBMS) Summer Program have been diligently working on their experiential learning projects in anticipation of today's Experiential Learning Student Showcase in the Main Lounge of the Hammond Building which celebrates their hard work, creativity, and accomplishments. Outstanding student achievements in academics, leadership, creativity, and community spirit will be recognized at this evening's Awards Night in the Ellis White Lecture Hall. This ceremony is a chance to celebrate our students' hard work and to thank the families, educators, and community members who support them.

Last night, The James Germana Band rocked the quad as the university welcomed the greater Fitchburg community to join the university community for the second  Summer Series event. Learn more about our upcoming Summer Series events here.

University Police Chief Michael Cloutier presided over a promotion ceremony, as Officer Dylan Soldi was officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Officer Michael Chesson was officially promoted to the rank of Detective.

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.