Latino Education Institute marks 25 years of empowering Worcester's youth and families
The Latino Education Institute (LEI) at Worcester State University celebrated a major milestone on September 30, capping off a year-long 25th anniversary celebration with a special flag raising . . .
Worcester State University celebrates diverse identities at annual Unity Day
Worcester State University held its second annual Unity Day on Sept. 25, a campus-wide celebration designed to promote greater understanding, respect, and inclusion. Originally planned for an . . .
Worcester State welcomes diverse, academically prepared Class of 2029
As the new first-year students settle into their Worcester State University classes and activities, Vice President for Enrollment Management Ryan Forsythe is optimistic about the academic prospects . . .
Poet Martín Espada to receive honorary degree, give reading at Homecoming event
Martín Espada, an acclaimed National Book Award-winning poet, will give a reading at Worcester State University at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, as part of the university’s Homecoming and Family . . .
Nafisa Tanjeem receives international award for impactful scholarship
The International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) has awarded its prestigious 2025 Public Scholarship Award to Nafisa Nipun Tanjeem, associate . . .
Acclaimed poet Heather Treseler wins prestigious Massachusetts Book Award
Heather Treseler, professor of English at Worcester State University, has received the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry for her collection, Auguries & Divinations. The annual . . .
University Welcomes New Students at Convocation Ceremony
Worcester State University welcomed its newest class of students with an inspiring Academic Convocation ceremony on September 2. The annual event marked the start of the academic year, as university . . .
Generous Donor Saves Access to Critical Research Databases at Worcester State
In a time of uncertainty for academic libraries, Worcester State University has received a lifeline from an anonymous donor to maintain access to a suite of essential research databases. Earlier . . .
Community leaders, U.S. Marine officer and professor emeritus to be recognized with Distinguished Alumni Awards
Worcester State University will honor five exceptional alumni at the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony on October 3 as the university kicks off Homecoming Weekend. The winners include an . . .
Worcester State Students Advocate for Financial Aid in Washington
Four Worcester State University students were among 25 students from seven local colleges and universities who recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal student financial aid . . .
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