News
Positivity Tour highlights downtown redevelopment
Visitors can follow the tour on a map that describes attractions including notable buildings and institutions, public art installations, restaurants and shops, along with developments now in progress like the university’s own Theater Block.
Workshop for graduate school applications to be held May 1
Interested in applying to graduate school but don’t know where to start? Fitchburg State’s School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education is here to help.
Downtown redevelopment projects highlighted
Massachusetts Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy toured downtown Fitchburg this week to get a closeup look at the public and private development that is remaking the city, including the Main Street Theater Block.
CIC welcomes Fred Plotkin for Fellini film series
Visits from Fred Plotkin have become a Fitchburg State tradition, and this virtual event will allow his local fans the opportunity to learn about another treasured cultural export from Italy: the cinema of Federico Fellini.
Academic excellence highlighted with awards and scholarships
Fitchburg State recently recognized more than 200 students with scholarships, awards and certificates in celebration of academic accomplishment.
University welcoming Congresswoman Lori Trahan to discuss Women in Leadership on April 15
At the event on Thursday, April 15, Congresswoman Trahan will have a discussion with President Lapidus followed by an opportunity for members of the virtual audience to ask questions.
University stands ready to serve Becker College students
President Lapidus said the university outlined formal agreements with Becker that will allow students displaced by the announcement to continue their studies as seamlessly as possible while working toward valuable degrees in proven programs.
Urban Agenda grant will support minority businesses in downtown Fitchburg
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.
Master of Education in Arts Education is topic of webinar on April 6
The curriculum seeks to further develop excellence in teaching through a core of arts pedagogy courses, while also allowing for deep engagement with creative practice through content courses.
Women's Herstory Month discussion of Daughters of the Dust on March 29
"Daughters of the Dust" (1991), directed by Julie Dash, was the first feature film directed by an African-American woman to be distributed theatrically in the United States.