December 1, 2020
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Sewing Pandemic Masks Leads to an Academic Book Proposal for Erika Briesacher, Ph.D

Erika Briesacher, Ph.D., associate professor of history, has always wanted to learn how to sew but with teaching, doing research, and raising a family, she never could find the time. Then the . . .

Palm trees blowing in high wind.
October 27, 2017
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Teach-In on Puerto Rico’s Post-Maria Devastation Attracts Large Crowd

Colonialism is often thought of as a thing of the past, but for Puerto Rico it is a part of ongoing economic inequality that has hampered the island’s recovery from the devastating September 20 . . .

Worcester State University Student Chantel Bethea
June 18, 2015
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Student in WSU's Next Step Program Nominated for a State Award

Worcester State University student Chantel Bethea has been recognized as an "Unsung Heroine" for her work with the local non-profit organization Women in Action, Inc., which she founded in . . .

Worcester State University student Jasmin Correa in Italy
February 12, 2015
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Resolve and Scholarship Help Lead Student to Italy

Growing up in an urban environment where education was not a priority for many of her peers, Jasmin Correa knew she wanted something better. She was determined to be the first of her family to attend . . .

December 2, 2014
Achievers

Domingo Guyton Reflects on Notoriety of the N-Word

“Do I have your permission to use this word?” asked Worcester State University Adjunct Professor Domingo Guyton before beginning his lecture. “I want to make sure that you all are comfortable, . . .

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October 22, 2012
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CLEWS Lecture Series: Celebrating 300 Years as Worcester

“They talk about two Worcesters.” Dr. Matt Johnsen, chair of the Sociology Department, is a firm believer that it’s both the best of times and the worst of times for our city. In a lecture . . .

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