On Friday, families, friends, faculty, and staff gathered in the Hammond Main Lounge for our annual Upward Bound Academic Recognition Assembly. Together, they celebrated the incredible achievements, hard work, and dedication of our Summer 2026 Upward Bound scholars. Following the ceremony, everyone headed to the Falcon Hub to share lunch and celebrate a fantastic summer season. Congratulations to all of our scholars! 

Our Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) scholars kicked off their last day of the summer program with a special morning treat—a delicious Chartwells breakfast served by UBMS Director Nate Obin and their incredible program teachers in the Holmes Dining Common. A fun way to say thank you for all the hard work, curiosity, and energy these students brought to campus this summer. 

What an incredible turnout for our UBMS scholars! Today’s Experiential Learning Student Showcase in the Hammond Main Lounge was a massive success! Scores of attendees stopped by to walk through the displays, ask thoughtful questions, and dive into our students' impressive research projects. This event was the perfect stage to highlight the incredible growth, dedication, and innovation our Upward Bound Math & Science scholars have demonstrated all summer long. 

 Today is the day! Our Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) scholars are setting up their summer research projects, and practicing their presentations for each other in the Hammond Main Lounge ahead of today's Experiential Learning Student Showcase (1-4). 

Our Fitchburg State University Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) scholars are putting the final touches on their summer research, and their presentation skills, ahead of tomorrow’s Experiential Learning Student Showcase in the Hammond Main Lounge, 1-4. Come see all the incredible work from our summer scholars—featuring hands-on projects, scientific experiments, and creative presentations. Stop by, walk through, and ask our students about their research! It’s the perfect opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable growth, curiosity, and innovation they’ve shown all summer long. 

 Fitchburg State is thrilled to host the Federation for Children with Special Needs' Inclusive Leadership Academy Summer Intensive in the Hammond Main Lounge this week. Organizers Rebecca Davis and Jennifer Rose-Wood kicked off the week by welcoming a incredible group of current and aspiring school leaders—including Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans of Students, Directors of Early Learning, and General Education Leaders. After some fun icebreaker activities and introductions on day one, these educational leaders will jump headfirst into a week packed with powerful, transformative modules designed to drive inclusion across our schools. 

Students in our Upward Bound Math & Science program stepped into the Antonucci Science Center lab for a hands-on genetics experiment: extracting DNA from strawberries. Immersive laboratory experiences like this give our students a head start on real-world STEM skills and college-level research. 

Students in our Upward Bound program are taking "hands-on learning" to a whole new level. They’re currently putting their STEM skills to work crafting a custom birdhouse replica of our iconic Conlon Building from scrap pallet wood. From measuring angles to mastering woodworking tools, these students are building something amazing. 

Fitchburg State University hosted its annual Retired Educators Luncheon on Wednesday in the Falcon Hub, a tradition established in 2011 that honors alumni who have dedicated their lives to the teaching profession. The event serves as a powerful homecoming for the university, celebrating its historic roots as a teachers' college originally founded in 1894. 

Last week, we were thrilled to host the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Family Engagement Convening in our Hammond Main Lounge. Educators from all across the state gathered to dive deep into what matters most: creating a true sense of belonging for families, championing whole-child learning, and sharing real-world strategies that drive student success. Proud to be a hub where the future of education connects and grows.