Commencement 2025 at the DCU Center
May 17, 2025
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Speakers deliver messages of inspiration, resilience and hope at 2025 Commencement

Worcester State University celebrated its 149th Commencement on May 17th, honoring the achievements of the Class of 2025. The ceremony featured inspiring addresses from distinguished speakers, . . .

Ulster University School of Law
May 14, 2025
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Worcester State students can now pursue graduate degrees at Ulster University

In an exciting new partnership, Worcester State University has established an agreement that allows select undergraduate students to seamlessly transition into graduate programs at Ulster University . . .

Heather Treseler
May 13, 2025
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Worcester State Professor awarded coveted Pushcart Prize for poetry

Heather Treseler, professor of English at Worcester State University, has won the prestigious Pushcart Prize for her poem “Purpura.” The Pushcart Prize is a coveted literary award that honors the . . .

Daniel Hsu standing amid the columns of the Administration Building front entrance
May 12, 2025
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Worcester State University Selects Daniel Hsu as Student Commencement Speaker

When Daniel Hsu steps up to the podium at Worcester State University’s commencement ceremony on May 17, he will have an important message to share with his fellow graduates. Hsu was recently . . .

Nafia Tanjeem
May 8, 2025
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Nafisa Tanjeem aims to strengthen community ties through civic engagement fellowship

Nafisa Nipun Tanjeem, associate professor in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department at Worcester State University, was recently selected as a Civic Engagement & Voting Rights Teacher Scholar . . .

Antonio Guijarro-Donadios
May 1, 2025
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Worcester State University expands language program with Quechua and Vietnamese

In a push to broaden the cultural perspectives of its students, Worcester State University plans to offer two new language courses this fall— Quechua and Vietnamese.  Antonio . . .

The Irish mayors and Lisa Colombo
April 28, 2025
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Trailblazing women leaders from Ireland honored at Worcester State University

Two pioneering women political leaders from Ireland shared their inspiring stories and advice on the importance of bravery as special guests of Worcester State University last week. Councillor Niamh . . .

Susan Monaghan standing in front of forsythia bushes
April 17, 2025
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Worcester State professor awarded Fulbright for project in Estonia

Susan Monaghan, associate professor of education at Worcester State University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program grant by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright . . .

Mask making breakout
April 15, 2025
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Breaking Down Barriers: Worcester State's Brotherhood and Sisterhood Leadership Conference Empowers Youth

Worcester State University's Third Annual Brotherhood and Sisterhood Leadership Conference recently brought together nearly 300 high school and university students from across Massachusetts to learn . . .

The Irish mayors
April 15, 2025
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Pioneering Irish civic leaders to speak at Worcester State University and be awarded honorary doctorates

Two prominent Irish civic leaders, Lilian Seenoi Barr, the Mayor of Derry and Strabane District Council in Northern Ireland, and Niamh Kennedy, the Cathaoirleach (Chairperson) of County Donegal in . . .

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