Historian Dispels Misperceptions of the American Abolition Movement
When author and historian Manisha Sinha visited Worcester State University recently, she challenged the common perception and interpretation of the American abolition movement. “We need to . . .
TestMyBrain Makes Tests—and Research—a Little More Fun for All
As the old saying goes, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” But what causes the beholder to decide who is beautiful and who is not? Dr. Jeremy Wilmer has studied this topic with a little . . .
‘She’s Not There’ Author Explores Challenges of a Life in Two Genders
At one of her lowest emotional points before coming out as transgender, a reassuring voice told Jennifer Finney Boylan not to worry. It gets better. And it certainly did. Boylan weathered that . . .
Theme Semester Challenges the Idea that Seeing Is Believing
When Caitlyn Jenner was introduced to the world via a photo spread in Vanity Fair last year, some could not believe what they were seeing. The idea that sometimes seeing helps people believe, and an . . .
Professor Highlights Jewish Struggle to Be Visible in Harbin, China
What was once a Jewish area in Northern China has been reconstructed into a Russian-themed musical district, although the fight for remembering the Jewish culture there is an ongoing battle. In a . . .
Anand Giridharadas Talks about Culture Clash, Forgiveness, and Two Americas
Anand Giridharadas, New York Times columnist and author of The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas, challenged an overflow audience at Worcester State University on Wednesday, Feb. 25 to do . . .
Danny Bryck Performs 'No Room for Wishing' at Worcester State University
Danny Bryck’s one-man play about Occupy Boston, "No Room for Wishing," received exceptional response from audiences and critics alike in its world-premiere in Boston. Worcester State University's . . .
Anticipating 'Contagion'—Next Year's Theme Semester
Worcester State University's upcoming theme semester for the 2012-2013 academic year will be "Contagion: How Things and Ideas Spread and Evolve." The topic of contagion was chosen to highlight how . . .
A Look Back at Worcester in the World
With the 2011 theme semester coming to an end, Dr. Robert Brooks, chair of the Criminal Justice Department and director of the Theme Semester program, believes that the Worcester State University . . .
Former Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal Brings Message of Hope
Worcester State hosted a concert and lecture by international hip hop artist and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in the Fuller Theater of the Helen G. Shaughnessy . . .
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