Ilyasah Shabazz cites the power of love in inaugural book club event
Ilyasah Shabazz’s mother Dr. Betty Shabazz experienced almost unbearable grief after the assassination of her husband, Malcolm X, but she didn’t let that pain close her heart. Instead, she . . .
Chilean-American activist shares call for humanity during celebration for Human Rights Center
Acclaimed author, human rights activist, and educator Dr. Marjorie Agosín says there is only one side we should take in any conflict, such as the Gaza/Israeli war currently raging in the Middle . . .
New gift supports Presidential Lecture Series to bring campus together
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the 2023 Donor Impact Statement, “Supporting the Whole Student,” published in September. The annual publication highlights the impact of . . .
Summer research opportunity
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the 2023 Donor Impact Statement, “Supporting the Whole Student,” published in September. The annual publication highlights the impact of . . .
Benjamin Jee awarded NSF grant to develop brain-boosting games for kids
A new way for parents and teachers to help kids get interested in science may soon be in the cards. Benjamin D. Jee, associate professor of psychology, has been awarded a National Science . . .
Summer program gives underrepresented teens summer college experience
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the 2023 Donor Impact Statement, “Supporting the Whole Student,” published in September. The annual publication highlights the impact of . . .
Worcester State faculty members among editors of a new book on anti-racist community engagement
A new book, with major editing contributions by two Worcester State faculty members, aims to promote anti-racist values both within and beyond college and university campuses. Christina Santana . . .
New State program brings Distinguished Graduate Fellows to Worcester State
Three-quarters of college and university faculty members in the United States are white, a daunting statistic for ALANA/BIPOC graduate students aiming for an academic career. This summer, Worcester . . .
New grant aims to address student food insecurity at Worcester State
The story of food insecurity at Worcester State is a familiar one and, sadly, it is shared by college campuses across the county. It has been called a ‘silent epidemic’ of people not having . . .
Commencement speaker Dr. Kristen Lee '96 urges Class of 2023 to protect their mental health
At Worcester State University’s 147th commencement ceremony May 13, keynote speaker Dr. Kristen Lee, a licensed clinical social worker, accomplished writer, podcaster and a 1996 graduate of the . . .
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