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University seeing growth in retention rate
The success is attributed to measures including a focus on peer mentors, peer tutors, a first-year seminar for incoming students, faculty mentoring for underrepresented groups, and improved support for first-year courses.
Faculty Perspective: Exploring the Ice Ages of Mars
Parsons was part of a team that recently published a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science that articulates how the Red Planet has experienced five or six ice ages over the past several hundred million years
Student Erin Donelan among first female Eagle Scouts in Massachusetts
For her service project, Donelan, studying special education with a concentration in teaching students with severe disabilities, created comfort kits for teenagers transitioning into foster care.
Moot Court team ranks nationally once again
Students Madison LaRoche and Benjamin Hill placed 5th in the nation (out of 162 entries) in the appellate brief writing competition at the national moot court tournament.
University receives Shannon Grant to support public safety initiatives
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.
Faculty Perspective: Our Jacobin Moment
To better understand January 6, we need to think of that day as part of an ongoing process, not a singularity.
Faculty Perspective: Internet Conspiracy Theories Have Consequences
We can fight these conspiracy theories, but it’s going to take action on all of our parts.
University recognized with Leading by Example award for sustainability efforts
Fitchburg State was recognized for a host of sustainability efforts across campus, including completion of an extensive energy project resulting in elimination of #6 oil combustion on campus, achieving LEED Silver Certification for three buildings, and recycling and waste diversion programs.
Professor co-authors pandemic playbook for kids
The funny, irreverent chapter book for young readers was co-authored by Professor Katharine Covino-Poutasse from the English Studies Department. Topics include technology, how to take a break from screens, strategies for focusing on schoolwork, and suggestions to help kids feel better.
Students nominated for Kennedy Center theater awards
Numerous members of the cast and crew of "Our Reckoning" have been nominated for the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival awards, including a special recognition to the student writers for their original work.