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. 

 Our faculty & librarians launched day one of the First-Year Experience (FYE) Summer Learning Program today. They’re leveling up the FYE Seminar to ensure our incoming first-time and transfer students hit the ground running this fall. 

Our Education seniors were treated to a Senior Send-Off at the McKay Campus School! After walking through a high-energy cheering gauntlet, they entered a room transformed into the world of Miss Rumphius.. Miss Rumphius, written and illustrated by Barbara Cooney, is a classic children's book about Alice Rumphius, who fulfills her childhood dreams of traveling, living by the sea, and making the world more beautiful by scattering lupine seeds, earning her the nickname "the Lupine Lady".

Each graduate left with their own copy of the classic book—a reminder that as they head into their own classrooms, they are exactly the ones who will make the world a more beautiful place.

Yesterday, Fitchburg State’s Education Department hosted its annual ceremony to initiate new members into Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the National Professional Association and Honor Society for Educators.

We also took this opportunity to bestow department awards and honor our graduating class as they prepare to enter the field. As we celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we are proud to recognize these students who embody our long tradition of excellence in teacher preparation.

History came full circle last Thursday in the  Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library, as the Fitchburg State community gathered to rededicate the Children’s Literature Collection to Professor Emerita Lillian A. Tater. The ceremony, held on April 30, took place exactly 50 years to the day after the original 1976 dedication, marking a poignant milestone in the university’s English Studies heritage.

Yesterday afternoon, our SEAM (Student Education Association of Massachusetts) chapter hosted an incredible panel in Percival 108. Alumni middle and high school teachers from our local community stopped by to share the "real deal" about life in the classroom.

From navigating daily challenges to those "lightbulb moments" that make it all worth it, our future educators walked away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Huge thanks to our panelists for giving back to the next generation of teachers!

Our Fitchburg State University Education Department recently hosted our annual   Educator Partner Meet & Greet   at the McKay Campus School! This event is a vital bridge for our soon-to-be-graduates, giving them a head start on networking with local school districts before they hit the job market this spring.

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.