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Fitchburg State celebrates Black History Month 2026
Fitchburg State University will celebrate Black History Month in February with a series of events exploring the 2026 theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” highlighting the enduring...
Joe Byrne ‘14 appointed to university's Board of Trustees
Fitchburg State University is pleased to announce that Governor Maura T. Healey has formally appointed Joe Byrne to the university’s Board of Trustees. Byrne’s term of service commences effective...
Dean's and President's Lists for Fall 2025 announced
The Dean's and President's Lists for the fall 2025 semester have been posted, acknowledging academic excellence.
Luster to keynote MLK Celebration in Fitchburg
Fitchburg State University Vice President for Personnel Services and General Counsel Stacey Luster will be the keynote speaker at the City of Fitchburg’s 27th annual Martin Luther King Celebration at...
Art exhibition to showcase creative works by faculty and staff
Fitchburg State University presents its biennial art exhibition this spring showcasing the diverse creative works by distinguished faculty and staff in the Communications Media and Humanities...
University makes Forbes’ list for best online history programs
Forbes recently tabbed Fitchburg State University as the best affordable online master’s history program for 2026. "We are very proud to be recognized as the most affordable online history master's...
University offers 4+1 history program, allowing students to fast-track careers
Starting in the fall of 2026, Fitchburg State University’s history 4+1 program lets students earn their bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees in history in just five years. This innovative program...
President Hodge named to Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Dr. Donna Hodge and Kevin Johnston, to its Board of Trustees. Their combined...
Vermont Teacher of the Year experiences the beauty of campus for the first time
As an online student, Linda Alvarez ‘22 anticipated visiting the Fitchburg State University campus for the first time when she was supposed to receive her master’s in business administration with a...
Covino honored with prestigious Edward B. Fry Book Award
Fitchburg State University Associate Professor of English Studies Katharine Covino was recently awarded the Edward B. Fry Book Award for “The Intersections of Critical Pedagogy, Critical Literacy, and...