Derek Canton, wearing a suit and glasses, stands in front of a blue background at a podium with a Worcester State banner
December 2, 2022
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Alumnus and entrepreneur Derek Canton recognized as a Forbes 2023 30 under 30

Worcester State alumnus Derek Canton ’15, founder and CEO of Paerpay, has been named one of Forbes’s 30 under 30 for 2023 in the Food and Drink category, a list of inspiring and innovative young . . .

Heather Treseler, a woman with chin-length dark hair, Nathan McClain, a man with braids, and Judith Hoyer, a woman with short gray hair, smile with the Worcester State campus behind them
November 8, 2022
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Nathan McClain brings poems of love, loss and advice to Worcester State

Introducing his cycle of poems “They Said I Was an Alternate,” Nathan McClain explained that an alternate juror does everything the other jurors do, but, when it comes time to deliberate, they . . .

Three female college students hold 2 signs that say #IASK and I Believe You
November 2, 2022
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Title IX 50th Anniversary: How the landmark legislation makes a difference at Worcester State

The Title IX Office, Counseling Services and student organizations aim to prevent sexual and gender discrimination and violence   Throughout the school year, Worcester State students, . . .

Kristie McNamara smiling with three students in front of a stone fireplace
November 1, 2022
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Worcester State’s Kristie McNamara wins prestigious award 

Kristie McNamara, director of the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, has received the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Northeast’s highest honor, the Donald . . .

October 18, 2022
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Fall Days of Giving returns to Worcester State

For the second year in a row Fall Days of Giving allows friends of the university to make a difference for Worcester State University students during 1,874 minutes on October 26 and 27. During these . . .

Three students sit at the Be Yourself booth
October 18, 2022
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Seventh annual Fresh Check Day comes to Worcester State

Worcester State University will host its seventh annual Fresh Check Day on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Established by the Jordan Porco Foundation, the event held on campuses across the country uses . . .

Student Kellie Blake stands in front of a screen that says
October 4, 2022
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New Welcome Center enhances campus visitors’ experience

The spacious, light-filled room features comfortable seating, a conference table, large digital screen, bottled water, and coffee. Worcester State blue and gold are everywhere, from the furniture to . . .

From left to right: Nafisa Tanjeem, Él Martinez, Blue Nguyen, and Michael J. Illuzzi
October 4, 2022
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Students, faculty reflect on decolonizing community engagement

Written with Nafisa Tanjeem More than seventy students, faculty, staff, and community members attended the panel discussion, “Organize to Decolonize: How Can We Decolonize Community . . .

The classic yellow smiley on stickers
October 4, 2022
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Worcester State University to participate in World Smile Day

On Friday, Oct. 7, Worcester State University will participate in World Smile Day. The holiday was established by Worcester native Harvey Ball—creator of the smiley face in 1963—in 1999 after . . .

Chandler H Lancer in the bleachers with spectators behind him
September 20, 2022
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Worcester State will celebrate with three days of Homecoming and family events

Worcester State University will celebrate Homecoming and Family weekend Sept. 22–24 with a variety of events, including wellness and team-building activities, celebrations of the university’s . . .

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