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May 5, 2026
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Worcester State hosts 'Breaking Bread' event for immigrant justice

Worcester State University recently hosted a powerful community event titled "Breaking Bread: Building Solidarity Across Cultural Community Meal for Mutual Aid and Collective Action." The gathering, . . .

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April 27, 2026
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Worcester State Sociology Professor Siri Colom Wins Prestigious Peabody Award

Dr. Siri Colom, an associate sociology professor at Worcester State University, has won a Peabody Award for her podcast series When We All Get to Heaven. The project, which originated from 1,200 . . .

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April 14, 2026
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Worcester State professor’s podcast "When We All Get to Heaven" nominated for Peabody Award

Siri Colom, associate professor of sociology at Worcester State University, has reached a media milestone as her 10-part podcast series, “When We All Get to Heaven,” was officially named a . . .

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April 14, 2026
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From Worcester to the stars: Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries

A century ago, in a quiet field in Auburn, Massachusetts, a scientist named Robert Goddard changed the course of human history. With the world’s first successful launch of a liquid-fueled rocket, . . .

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March 9, 2026
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From factories to families: students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history

In a quiet gallery where the echoes of industrial machinery usually dominate the narrative, a new generation of historians is shifting the spotlight toward the people behind the gears. Worcester . . .

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February 2, 2026
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Bridging campus and community: Megan Moran named Binienda Center director

Worcester State University has appointed Megan Moran, PhD, as the new director of the John J. Binienda Center for Civic Engagement. A seasoned leader with over a decade of community-based experience, . . .

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January 23, 2026
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Legacy in action: Worcester State University celebrates MLK and local youth

On January 17, community members, civic leaders, and students from across the region joined Worcester State University for the 32nd Annual MLK Youth Breakfast, presented by the university’s Office . . .

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January 15, 2026
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Worcester State expands global reach with University of Limerick partnership

Worcester State University and the University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland have officially entered into a five-year Memorandum of Agreement, establishing a formal partnership designed to provide WSU . . .

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December 16, 2025
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Worcester State’s Binienda Center celebrates community partnerships at inaugural luncheon

The John J. Binienda Center for Community Engagement recently held its inaugural Community Luncheon, honoring three key community partners who have supported Worcester State University’s mission . . .

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December 9, 2025
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Key takeaways and humorous insights from Mo Rocca’s campus talk

Renowned storyteller and TV personality Mo Rocca recently brought his unique brand of historical exploration to Worcester State University, offering insightful and often amusing commentary on history . . .

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