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Legacy of Roe v Wade is topic of panel talk
Roe v. Wade was overturned almost 50 years after it was decided by the Supreme Court. How did we get here? What does this mean for the future of other constitutional rights?
Author and alumnus R.A. Salvatore talks the future of storytelling
Salvatore said building memorable characters was more important than plot in creating successful stories.
Advocate and activist to deliver Disability History Month keynote
Hugo Treviño is a first-generation Mexican-American, born and raised in Chicago, where he works as a disability specialist at the University of Illinois.
New major in digital media innovation launches
The program weaves innovative, interdisciplinary coursework and research into a curriculum designed to teach students the advanced digital skills they will need to succeed on the job market today and into the future.
LGBTQ+ History Month to be celebrated in October
Fitchburg State celebrates LGTBQ+ History Month in October with a series of gatherings, film screenings and participatory events developed around the theme “We Are Everywhere.”
CenterStage series welcomes tenor John McDermott on Sept. 25
McDermott, born in Scotland to Irish parents and raised in Toronto, draws from a wide repertoire of songs telling stories of love and war, of loss and history.
University co-sponsoring hiring event on Sept. 27
The event will connect potential applicants with local employers of all sizes and industries to discuss employment and career opportunities available in the region.
University ranked for social mobility, high value in USNews list
Fitchburg State was recognized for supporting the upward social mobility of its students, as well as ranking among the top public institutions in Massachusetts and for its service to student veterans.
5th Recruit Officer Course graduates from police academy
The majority of the graduates have already been hired by police departments in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Constitution Day programs explore freedom of speech
The presentation marks Fitchburg State’s observance of Constitution Day, an annual event commemorating the signing of the nation’s founding document on Sept. 17, 1787.