Faculty present on critical literacy at global conference
The professors are looking to show teachers how they can inspire readers to consider complicated questions about the subjects they are learning.
Community Read continues with virtual talk on humor and identity
“Stand Up Nation: Humor and Identity in Multiethnic America” will feature Associate Professor DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld from the university's English Studies Department.
State grant will enhance student support measures
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.
Faculty Perspective: Low Frequencies Get Dancers Moving
A new study co-authored by Associate Professor Michael Hove has found that bass, even when inaudible, can get dancers moving.
English professor's book explores modern relevance of the Middle Ages
The book is designed as an introductory guide that gathers and organizes information, current events and scholarship for non-specialists, including undergraduate students.
Professor named to Library of Congress digital humanities program
Professor Jewell's responsibilities will see her joining the curatorial team of its recently launched Sound Submissions program, through which community and private collectors will be encouraged to share digitized recordings for permanent digital archive at the Library of Congress.
Faculty commit to 'real talk' in their classrooms
Faculty are committed to fostering connections with students and improving their own teaching through the program.
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
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: Internet Conspiracy Theories Have Consequences
We can fight these conspiracy theories, but it’s going to take action on all of our parts.