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March 7, 2017
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WSU MSCA Chapter Declares Support for Students Affected by Travel Ban

In an effort to assure students who are affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban and mass deportations, the Worcester State chapter of the Massachusetss State College Association (MSCA) . . .

Nyle Fort speaks at Worcester State University
February 23, 2017
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Nyle Fort Encourages Difficult Conversations to Inspire Change

Activist and author Nyle Fort visited Worcester State University on Wednesday, February 21 to talk with students, faculty, and staff, and to initiate what seems impossible in these days of a hostile . . .

Poet Sonia Sanchez speaks at Worcester State University
February 17, 2017
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Poet Sonia Sanchez Urges Students to Search for Their Own Stories

For poet Sonia Sanchez, poetry is like music: it becomes something entirely different when translated to sound. “What I remember about reading the first time to an audience is that I was . . .

Worcester State University Dean Linda Larrivee with Worcester Juvenile Court Judge Carol Erskine
February 14, 2017
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Judge Discusses Effects of Domestic Violence at Scola Memorial Lecture

Judge Carol A. Erskine simply could not say no to the invitation to speak at the Candace Allen Scola Memorial Lecture at Worcester State University, despite her heavy caseload at Worcester Juvenile . . .

One of Ogretta McNeil 's sons accepts an award for her at the MLK Jr. Breakfast
January 18, 2017
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MLK, Jr. Youth Breakfast Honors Social Justice and Activism

The 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Breakfast elicited a roller coaster of emotions from the attendees of the ceremony. In one minute, the audience was silently wiping away their tears . . .

A green ellipical machine in Worcester State University's Wellness Center
December 15, 2016
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Working out at the Wellness Center Sends Power Back to the Grid

Worcester State University students and employees working out at the Wellness Center are producing more than just sweat as they use the fitness equipment, and they may not even know it. The new . . .

Worcester Police Department leads crime scene investigation for criminal justice students.
December 7, 2016
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Worcester Police Bring Crime Scene Expertise to Campus

Students in Worcester State University’s criminal justice program visited a crime scene on campus recently—but fortunately it was staged, not real. The Worcester Police Department Crime Scene . . .

Ireland’s Minister of State for the Diaspora Joe McHugh speaks to Worcester State University students.
November 28, 2016
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Ireland’s Diaspora Minister Promotes Service Abroad

Worcester State University recently welcomed Ireland’s Minister of State for the Diaspora Joe McHugh to meet with administrators and discuss ideas for a potential partnership to establish service . . .

Worcester State University's first Midnight Madness basketball game
November 17, 2016
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Basketball Season Kicks Off with Midnight Madness

More than 1,500 Worcester State fans filled the Wellness Center to standing room only during a raucous Midnight Madness basketball game, a heartbreaking 77-74 loss to the Clark University Cougars . . .

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November 17, 2016
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Veterans, Both Young and Old, Honored at Worcester State

Worcester State University’s recent Veterans Appreciation Event honored active duty and retired service members while discussing the transition from military to higher education and civilian life, . . .

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