DHE Commissioner: Worcester State has been contributing to equity for 150 years
Worcester State celebrated the start of its 150th academic year on Friday, Sept. 6, with a keynote address by Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Commissioner Noe Ortega, Ph.D. His talk . . .
Student Support Network trains students to help peers with mental health
Across the country, college students are experiencing a mental health crisis. More than a third of students nationwide have experienced depression or anxiety, and 14 percent have experienced suicidal . . .
University releases results of Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey
Most Worcester State students report feeling safe on campus and believe the university is committed to preventing sexual misconduct, however feel that more could be done to prevent and respond to . . .
Shamarah Ramirez receives fellowship to increase diversity in computer science
Senior Shamarah Ramirez’s ambition is to help eliminate and prevent racial biases in technology. The Hack.Diversity fellowship she received this year is getting her one step closer to that . . .
University to induct athletes into Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend
Five former student-athletes, one coach, and the 1972 Worcester State University Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Team will be inducted into the Lancer Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 27. Honorees . . .
Class of 1969 celebrates 55th reunion with gift to Thea’s Pantry
Over the years, the Class of 1969 has given several gifts to the university, establishing three endowed scholarships. This spring, in honor of their 55th reunion year, they decided to do something to . . .
English major Joss Bracero ’24 wins undergraduate poetry prize
English major Joss Bracero ’24 has won the Worcester County Poetry Association’s Elizabeth Bishop Manuscript Prize for his poem “Being Multiple.” The prize is part of the association’s . . .
Employees recognized at Service Recognition and Retirement Celebration
Faculty and staff of Worcester State celebrated milestones and achievements on May 7 at the university’s annual Employee Service Recognition and Retirement Celebration. “We have a lot of . . .
Academic excellence celebrated at 2024 Academic Achievement Awards
More than 80 Worcester State students received recognition at the annual Academic Achievement Awards on April 25, 2024. Friends and family of the awardees filled the newly renovated Sullivan . . .
Professor Heather Treseler’s prize-winning poetry collection published
Professor Heather Treseler’s first full-length book of poetry, Auguries & Divinations, was released on April 10 by Bauhan Publishing. The book was selected for the 2023 May Sarton New Hampshire . . .
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