May 5, 2020
Achievers

Olivia Antonelli ’20 wins Next Big Idea Contest for Laundry Detergent Vending Machine

Education major Olivia Antonelli ’20 won $5,000 and first prize in the Robert K. O’Brien ’58 Next Big Idea competition for her plan to create Simply Green Vending, an eco-friendly way to . . .

Diego Alves, Bob O'Brien, and Derek Canton at the Freelander Award Presentation
June 17, 2019
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O’Brien ’58 Receives Freelander Award for ‘Lives He Has Changed’

Robert K. O’Brien ’58 received the 2019 I. Robert Freelander Award at the Worcester State Foundation Board meeting on Thursday, June 13, in appreciation for his support of scholarships, academic . . .

Enactus nationals 2019
May 31, 2019
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WSU Enactus Team Succeeds at Nationals

The Worcester State Enactus team placed third in its league at the 2019 Enactus National Exposition in Kansas City on May 5-7, ranking in the top 48 of more than 400 teams in the United States. The . . .

James Hogan with students
April 30, 2019
Achievers

Always in Fashion: Noted Designer James Hogan Speaks to Students

Oscar, Calvin, and Andy. Worcester’s own nationally noted fashion designer, James Hogan, refers to two famous fashion icons and a premier pop-artist by just their first names. He knew them well . . .

Worcester State University students at Idea Lab
May 10, 2017
Achievers

Worcester State Students Spread their Entrepreneurial Wings at Idea Lab

Senior Daniel Lucey, though still a student at Worcester State University, is ready to launch his own business any day now. Julia Ward, a WSU junior, still hasn’t figured out what she wants to do. . . .

A cat and dog at home
November 15, 2016
Achievers

Entrepreneurial Focus on Campus Nurturing Innovation Among Alumni

Whether it is the current trend in start-up companies or fostering the entrepreneurial spirit on campus, Worcester State University has seen an increasing number of small business successes from . . .

Worcester State University's 2016 Next Big Idea contest winners
May 4, 2016
Achievers

The Next Big Idea May Keep Real Estate Agents Safer

An app to keep Realtors safer at open houses while at the same time efficiently organizing contact information won the top prize at the 2016 Robert K. O’Brien ’58 Next Big Idea contest on . . .

February 9, 2016
Achievers

Young Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Submit StartUp Worcester Applications

Imagine Worcester as a home to a plethora of successful businesses, both big and small, thriving economically and attracting talented students and alumni from Worcester-area colleges. Such is the . . .

graphic of dancers
September 16, 2015
Achievers

Senior's Love of Dance Helps Save Teen Lives

Senior Arianys De Jesus is passionate about raising awareness of teen depression and suicide, a passion that comes from her own personal battle with mental illness. Diagnosed at age 7 with depression . . .

Innovation Center Ribbon-Cutting
May 7, 2015
Achievers

WSU Provides New Opportunities for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

For student entrepreneurs at Worcester State University, it is an exciting time to be part of the community. Recent incentives created will allow for new business ventures and startups – both . . .

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