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Looking to grow its internal human potential, Seaman Paper in Gardner contacted Fitchburg State Business Administration Department Chairman Michael Greenwood.

The grant supports the university's adoption of the "Pedagogy of Real Talk," which seeks to create an inclusive, relationship-rich, and student-centered learning environment.

With the new grant, the partners will focus on small business and entrepreneurship development and neighborhood and commercial district vibrancy as part of Fitchburg's growing arts and culture economy.

The decades-long effort to revitalize a cultural landmark in downtown Fitchburg took a significant step forward when the Fitchburg State University Theater Block on Main Street was presented a grant for $3 million by the local legislative delegation.

The funds will help reactivate storefront spaces adjacent to the theater itself.

This work is driven by the increasing diversity of the public higher education student population and the desire to provide students and faculty accessible, intentionally inclusive textbooks that reflect and honor their lives.

Minority businesses in downtown Fitchburg will get assistance with accessing capital and other support thanks to a $100,000 Urban Agenda grant announced this month by the Baker-Polito Administration.

In this effort, the university will continue to serve as a research partner on projects addressing youth and young adult delinquency and crime in the Fitchburg, Leominster and Gardner areas.

The funds will support the purchase of essential technical equipment that will assist nursing students in learning critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in preparation for their healthcare careers.

The TRIO Student Support Services program has helped first-generation, lower-income and high needs students excel in their collegiate studies for over 20 years.