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October 22, 2026
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President Barry Maloney selected as 2027 Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal

The Worcester County St Patrick’s Parade Committee has selected Worcester State University President Barry Maloney to be Grand Marshal of the 2027 Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade March 14, . . .

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October 9, 2026
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University marks Mass STEM Week with hands-on science, career development, and research

Worcester State University will celebrate Mass STEM Week Oct. 19-23 with a host of interactive activities, student research presentations, career workshops, and free food.  The week’s . . .

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October 5, 2026
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Worcester State Announces $30 Million Believe in Beyond Campaign and Transformational $1 Million Gift for School Teachers

Worcester State University has launched Believe in Beyond, the largest and most ambitious philanthropic campaign in university history, anchored by an historic $1 million gift that will strengthen . . .

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September 17, 2026
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Worcester State's Binienda Center to host statewide ballot forum

Massachusetts voters have the opportunity to explore and discuss key 2026 ballot questions at upcoming public forums hosted by Worcester State University and other public universities.  The . . .

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April 23, 2026
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Worcester State to serve as teach-out university for Anna Maria College students

Worcester State University will partner with Anna Maria College to offer current Anna Maria students guaranteed academic transfer and pathways for degree completion, following the announcement that . . .

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April 13, 2026
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Worcester State announces John Elder Robison for its 150th Commencement ceremony

WORCESTER - Worcester State University will celebrate its 150th graduating class at its Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at the DCU Center. Bestselling author and neurodiversity . . .

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October 29, 2025
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Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch TRIO Student Support Services program

Worcester State University has been awarded a $1.3 million federal TRIO Student Support Services grant to strengthen the academic success and graduation outcomes of low income, first-generation . . .

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October 8, 2025
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Worcester State symposium with statewide leaders aims to advance Latino educational opportunities

The Oct. 17 symposium, “Meeting the Moment: Safeguarding Education Pathways for Latino Students in Massachusetts,” will feature policymakers, K-12 and higher education leaders, and Latino . . .

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September 26, 2025
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Worcester State hosts Lt. Gov. Driscoll, SUS presidents to promote investment in higher ed construction

Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and State University System presidents gathered at Worcester State Sept. 25 for a roundtable to promote Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed higher education bond bill, which . . .

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September 16, 2025
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Unity Day 2025 set for September 25 with a full day of activities and events for campus community

Worcester State will celebrate Unity Day on Thursday, September 25 with a full day of special events.  Unity Day began in 2021 as a Unity Walk and has grown into a full-day, campus-wide . . .

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