Our Stories

Portrait of Dayana Carlson 99 06

I want students to leave here prepared, with as many doors open to them as possible.

Where Opportunity Meets Ambition
Dayana Carlson '99, '06 is realizing her greatest ambitions as the first Latina principal at Monty Tech
MBA graduate Katie Richards and family

I hope my story reminds people, and especially other women, that we really can have it all. When someone tells you your plate is too full, remind them that it’s not, and they just aren’t as hungry as you.

No Turning Back
Katie Richards ’20 kept her MBA goal in sight despite challenges
Portrait of computer science graduate student Mary Nankya

I look forward to showing other women that all of this is possible, and to participate in programs that will bring women closer and fill that gender gap in technology.

All is Possible
Mary Nankya hopes her graduate degree in computer science opens doors for women
Thumbnail of mural created by alumni and faculty in downtown Fitchburg

The health of a city is often seen mostly in economic terms, but public art projects can shift the focus to the creative, cultural richness of the community and its role in urban revitalization.

Painting a Brighter Future
Alumni and faculty part of public art project in downtown Fitchburg
Ryan C Normand at MassDigi game internship Summer 2022

Not only are we working together to craft a polished game over about three months, we also learn so much from the different educational experiences, backgrounds and talents that everyone involved brings with them.

Learning Through Experience
Ryan C. Normand '22 enjoys summer game design internship
Oscar Burgos Pimentel interning in Washington DC

It's surreal. I like the fact that I'm in the center of everything.

In the Center of Everything
Oscar Burgos Pimentel '23 on his Washington DC internship
Daniel Robinson graduating May 2022

For the past 10 years I kept telling myself it was too late, that I was never going to be able to finish. I realized I was the only thing holding me back.

This Journey Has Just Begun
Daniel Robinson '22 realized it wasn't too late to finish his degree
Female student smiling in library near windows with campus building in background

People think that Greek life is superficial, or only about partying but it’s not. It’s business meetings and planning fundraisers, and collaborating with other clubs. The whole point of it is philanthropy and helping others.

Helping Others
Evynand Akombi ‘22
Linnea D’Acchille ‘22 standing with football in Fitchburg State training facility

You’re not always going to have win after win after win. The biggest thing is you have to do your job. We win or we lose as a team, but everyone has to do their job as a team.

Doing Her Job
Linnea D’Acchille ‘22