Fitchburg State launches ‘She Soars’ to celebrate women in sport

February 5, 2026
She Soars luncheon women's soccer team

Fitchburg State University will mark a turning point in its storied history of excellence in women’s athletics with the launch of She Soars, a new initiative for supporters and friends who want to assist student-athletes as they reach for the next level.

She Soars womens athletics logo
She Soars

The university will host the inaugural She Soars luncheon on Monday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hammond Hall Main Lounge, featuring a keynote address by three-time Olympic medalist Gigi Marvin, a trailblazer for gender equity in professional sports. The event will also mark the launch of Fitchburg State’s Women’s History Month observances.

Membership in the She Soars initiative represents a strategic partnership, positioning contributors as foundational pillars of the organization’s mission.

A $100 membership unlocks an exclusive vantage point for this historic era, including exclusive Fitchburg State merchandise, admission to a signature luncheon, and a front row seat to the unfolding vision for the future of Falcons women’s athletics. This contribution directly elevates the daily experience of all female student-athletes at Fitchburg State.

“The ‘She Soars’ luncheon is more than a celebration of our past; it is a definitive investment in our future,” said Fitchburg State President Donna Hodge. “By joining the movement, you are doing more than supporting a program—you are becoming a foundational partner in a new era of Falcon excellence. Your commitment ensures that every woman wearing the Green and Gold has the resources, the stage, and the support to reach her highest potential. We are building a new standard at Fitchburg State, and I invite our entire community to stand with us as we watch our student-athletes take flight."

Visit https://tinyurl.com/yyw6hb3z to learn more about She Soars and the opportunities to support women’s athletics.

She Soars women's field hockey team smiles
(Photo by student photographer Kaleigh Papierski)
Members of the Fitchburg State field hockey team.

At the inaugural luncheon, guests will hear about the power of the Falcon spirit firsthand as student-athletes from across the varsity and club programs will share how the grit, leadership, and community of Fitchburg State athletics have defined their journey.

“We are expanding the horizon of what is possible for women at this university,” said Fitchburg State Director of Athletics and Recreation Matt Burke. “We are honored to have an icon like Gigi Marvin join us to celebrate the strength, dedication, and soaring potential of our Falcons.”

Tickets are now available for the inaugural She Soars luncheon.

Fitchburg State’s commitment to women in sports extends beyond the scoreboard. The programs focus on leadership development, academic excellence and community impact.

Fitchburg State invites the community to support female student-athletes by attending upcoming competitions for basketball, indoor track, cheerleading and women’s club ice hockey this winter.

For more information on Fitchburg State athletics, visit fitchburgfalcons.com.