Dozens of alumni celebrate Party on the Eve at tables outside
April 14, 2023
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Worcester State hosts Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13

Worcester State University invites alumni back to campus for Reunion Weekend May 12 and 13, 2023. “We have a great weekend planned and are excited to welcome our alumni to campus,” said Tara . . .

April 11, 2023
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International speaker presents program about consent, sexual violence prevention

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Worcester State hosted author and founder of The Center for Respect Mike Domitrz for a presentation of his interactive program about consent, respect, and . . .

Close-up of Casey Cullen smiling in front of a splatter painting with bright yellows and oranges
March 23, 2023
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Worcester State alum Casey Cullen earns Fulbright, Library of Congress grant, and new state appointment

Casey Cullen ’06 has always been interested in civics. In the 15 years since becoming a social studies teacher at Westborough High School, he has embarked on several projects with real-world . . .

A group of students and faculty. Seven stand in the back row. Four kneel in the front.
March 15, 2023
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Professors challenge corporate takeover of International Women’s Day

A series of striking black-and-white images passed across the screen, showing a variety of famous women, including Lady Gaga and Malala Yousafzai, working on their Apple laptops in home offices, . . .

Professor Aimee Delaney stands next to shelves of books in the Worcester State library, holding a copy of her own book
March 7, 2023
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Criminal justice professor Aimée X. Delaney wins prestigious award for book on violence

Cultural norms such as spanking children or having the death penalty may contribute to higher rates of violence. That’s one of the potentially surprising findings in Associate Professor Aimée X. . . .

Student in front of a gray background, shouting Woo
February 27, 2023
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University’s “WooLife” video wins national award

A Worcester State University video featuring diverse and enthusiastic students sharing their school pride in unrehearsed, direct-to-camera cuts has been honored with a national video award by the . . .

February 14, 2023
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Dianne Langford James ’03 encourages high school students to find their passion and purpose

From the stage of the May Street Auditorium, author, entrepreneur, and life coach Dianne Langford James ’03 told an auditorium full of high school students, “All things are possible. No matter . . .

January 24, 2023
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Chandler’s Challenge to raise dollars for student clubs, athletics

Chandler’s Challenge is back on February 6 and 7. This student-led fundraising competition inspired by NCAA March Madness is in its fifth year. During the 48 hours of the competition, teams are . . .

Alison Park, a woman with short, dark hair, wears a button-down shirt and jacket and stands in front of a blank wall
January 17, 2023
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New LGBTQ+ Center assistant director aims to ensure students feel safe, welcome

Worcester State University welcomed Alison Park to the role of assistant director of the university’s new LGBTQ+ Center in November. The role had previously been filled on a part-time basis by . . .

Worcester State University Professor of English Heather Treseler, a woman with chin-length brown hair and wearing a blue dress, stands in the stacks of the library, holding a book
January 7, 2023
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Poet and professor’s essay on finding inspiration from other poets recognized

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Worcester State English Professor Heather Treseler was, she says, “stuck at home thinking of places I had been recently.” Her thoughts went to her pilgrimage . . .

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