Two conference participantssmiling on their way to a workshop
March 18, 2022
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Brotherhood Conference brings young men together to uplift, motivate and set them on college path

Worcester State University’s inaugural Brotherhood Conference offered a day of inspiration, affirmation and connection for nearly 100 first generation, economically diverse, ALANA/BIPOC students . . .

Steve Bandarra at one of the new charging stations
March 15, 2022
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Worcester State adds four new charging stations, expects EV use to grow

Steve Bandarra gets a real charge out of his electric vehicle. “It's quiet and smooth, and it's quick,” Bandarra, WSU’s sustainability coordinator, said of his Chevy Bolt. “I mean, you . . .

March 8, 2022
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Student Art Exhibition showcases imagination, artistic vision and a skull made of teeth

Artistry, technical skill and talent – and tenacity as well – are on display in the biennial Student Art Exhibition at the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at Worcester State University. The . . .

Five people stand on theater stage facing audience
March 1, 2022
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Alumna brings Spanish-language community play about Mirabal sisters to Fuller Theater

The courageous Mirabal sisters, who helped topple a Dominican dictator decades ago, will be the focus of a special Spanish-language play Saturday at Fuller Theater.  The event will be a staged . . .

February 22, 2022
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Costume designer brings winning artistic vision to Fuller Stage

What would Picasso and Albert Einstein be wearing if they had a chance meeting in a Parisian café in 1904?  Bellalorraine Carey-Hicks, who graduated in December with a double major in English . . .

Charlotte Haller at WHM
January 20, 2022
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Worcester State Faculty, Students, and Alums Assist with Landmark WHM Exhibit

When people think of Richard Nixon, “fun” and “festive” usually aren’t the first words that come to mind. And yet a paper dress created for Nixon’s 1968 election campaign features a . . .

Syamak Moattari
January 18, 2022
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Moattari Co-Authored Study Finds Mask Mandates Reduce COVID-19 Deaths

Syamak Moattari, MD, DrPH, associate professor in the Health Sciences Department, along with an international group of his colleagues have published a paper titled Modeling COVID-19 Mortality Across . . .

program participants
January 6, 2022
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WSU and Worcester Public Schools Partner to Offer New Opportunities for Instructional Aides

Kristi Kelly had a heavy load working full time, being a mom, and attending night classes at Worcester State University so she could become a teacher. One night when she was especially tired her . . .

Charisse Murphy
December 7, 2021
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Murphy Honored by Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

Charisse Murphy, director of leadership giving at Worcester State, has been recognized with the Amplify Award from the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester.  The award recognizes a corporate leader in . . .

Gloriann Switzer sitting on a bench
October 5, 2021
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Panel to Discuss Lived Experiences of Adult Students Oct. 28

A family crisis meant Gloriann Switzer had to drop out of college in her freshman year to help support her mother. “I took some courses at night when I was working full-time and that was going . . .

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