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The Eastern Regional tournament will take place Nov. 22 and 23 on the Fitchburg State campus.

“I was privileged to accompany these remarkable young women as they were able to be at the table with government dignitaries, financial leaders, and elected officials to discuss their experiences as first-generation college students."

Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.

The program, which included a keynote address from professor and author Dan Kennedy, was attended by educators from Massachusetts and New Hampshire as well as community members.

The free conference is also open to those interested in learning more about the role of quality journalism in a healthy democracy. 

Much of the cost to students has been covered by over $82,000 in scholarships provided by the Fitchburg State University Foundation.

The LawReady program is designed to help students who are considering law school but may not perform as well on standardized tests.

Teams from 17 colleges and universities will take part in the tournament, in which students will argue opposing sides of a legal case.

The national competition features teams of undergraduate students from across the country, who analyze economic and financial conditions and develop monetary policy recommendations.

Under terms of the pact, German students may complete Fitchburg State’s bachelor of science in economics with a concentration in international business and economics, while American students may complete a bachelor of arts in international business administration through Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences.