Celebrating Two Legends of Falcons Athletics

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM

The Fitchburg State University community recently gathered to honor and celebrate the incredible careers of two legendary coaches who have left an indelible mark on our athletic department. Join us in wishing a very happy and well-deserved retirement to Coach Jim Jellison and Coach Rick Terrio.

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Topics: Staff, Athletics

CTL Presents: "Burnout-Proof Pedagogy" with Dr. Brielle Harbin

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 20, 2026 at 9:27 AM

Investing in the people who invest so much in our students. 
Our faculty and librarians wear a lot of hats—teacher, advisor, mentor, and confidant. To help combat the overload that comes with these expanding roles, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)  recently hosted "Burnout-Proof Pedagogy." Led by Dr. Brielle Harbin from  Your Cooperative Colleague, this session gave our educators a chance to reset and learn how to implement the 3C Framework (Clear, Consistent, Caring). By setting healthy boundaries and encouraging students to build broader networks of support, our faculty can protect their own energy while continuing to provide an elite learning environment.

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Topics: Faculty, Staff, Library

Fitchburg State Ski Day at Mount Wachusett

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM

Last Friday afternoon, President Hodge joined herFitchburg State Universitycabinet, Freddy Falcon, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and more than 50 of our students for an afternoon and early evening on the mountain, taking full advantage of some of the final hours of winter at Wachusett Mountain. For many of our students, it was their first time skiing. No cost. Lessons free! Gear included. A fully planned opportunity to try something new.

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Topics: Staff, President

Around Campus - Capital Planning and Maintenance Annual Training Breakfast

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Associate Vice President of   Capital Planning and Maintenance hosted an annual   Capital Planning and Maintenance Training Breakfast in the Hammond Main Lounge last week during Spring Break. Among other things, the event covered asbestos awareness, hazard communication, and bloodborne pathogens.

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Topics: Information Session, Staff

Development Day Relaxation Lounge

Posted by Andy Cunningham on January 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM

In addition to the Keynote Speaker and information sessions at yesterdays Campuswide Development Day, a Relaxation Lounge was available throughout the day. Community members got the opportunity to experience 15 minutes of complete relaxation in state of the art chairs. calm their mind and heal your body with a 16 aromatherapy scents oxygen bar. and relax with the chi machine.

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Topics: Faculty, Staff

Inaugural Campuswide Development Day

Posted by Andy Cunningham on January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM

With President Donna Hodge at the NCAA conference in Washington, DC, Vice President of Personnel Services and General Counsel Stacey Luster hosted our inaugural Campuswide Development Day. Although off-campus, President Hodge gave welcome remarks via video.

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Topics: Events, Staff, Community, Fitchburg Art Museum, Dining

Business Department Chair Lectures at Community Leadership Institute

Posted by Andy Cunningham on January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Business Department Chair Dr. Michael Greenwood lectured at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce's Community Leadership Institute Class of 2026's monthly session this morning which was hosted by our good friends and frequent collaborators at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) in a transformed Studio A. FATV Executive Director Nathan Glenny, a graduate of the program. also presented to the class.

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Topics: Staff, Community, Business Programs, Fitchburg Access Television (FATV)

Golden Pumpkin Costume Contest 2025

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Each year, Fitchburg State University's Office of Student Engagement holds, and judges, the Staff Golden Pumpkin Costume Contest - this year's theme was Streaming Shows. The winning office gets bragging rights for an entire year along with the Golden Pumpkin Trophy! 

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Topics: Events, Staff, Community, President

Jamie "Mama Jamie" Cochran Retirement

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM

Faculty, students, staff  and alumni gathered in the Falcon Hub yesterday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of Jamie "Mama Jamie" Cochran. So many stories of all the lives she touched in her 30 years of exceptional service to the Fitchburg State community.

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Topics: Staff, Community

Ted Godin Retirement

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Faculty and staff gathered in the Falcon Hub yesterday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of Ted Godin. After 30 years of exceptional service to the Fitchburg State community, Ted has decided it's time to retire from the OneCard Office.

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Topics: Staff, Community

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