News & Events
Project On-Ramp Connects FSU Students with Careers in the Thriving Local Biotech Industry
September 20, 2023It's a dream come true for any recent college graduate–landing a good job right out of school in a thriving industry that provides ample opportunity for career growth.
Framingham State Recognized as a Top Regional University in the North by U.S. News & World Report
September 18, 2023Framingham State University has been ranked as a Top Regional University in the North Region for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report, which released its annual rankings on Monday, Sept. 18.
Mancuso Scholarship is a Dream Come True for Two Local Students
August 30, 2023Worcester Technical High School graduate Marlin Polanco was terrified about the prospect of accumulating a lot of debt while trying to pay her way through college. The daughter of Salvadorian immigrants, and the first in her family to attend college, Polanco knew that her parents would not be able to contribute a lot to her education during tough financial times.
Framingham State University Hires Joseph Cecchi as new University Chief of Police
August 28, 2023Framingham State University is pleased to announce the hiring of Joseph Cecchi to serve as the University’s next Chief of Police.
FSU Spanish Honors Society Earns National Recognition
July 20, 2023Framingham State University’s Nu Theta Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi (the National Hispanic Honors Society) was chosen by the Sigma Delta Pi National Executive Committee as an Honor Chapter for the 2022-2023 academic year and recipients of the prestigious Phoenix Award.
Framingham State’s McAuliffe Center Plays a Leading Role in Regional Climate Adaptation Efforts with Heat Mapping Campaign
July 14, 2023A team of 42 trained volunteers spread throughout an 80-square-mile area of the region on July 13th with special equipment to gauge temperatures and humidity data in the City of Framingham and towns of Ashland, Natick, and Holliston.
Ramsey is Sworn in as FSU’s First Ever K9 Comfort Dog
July 6, 2023The newest recruit at Framingham State University’s Police Department weighs about 10 pounds and is still getting accustomed to standing on all fours, but in time he will become a major asset to the community.
President Niemi Reaffirms FSU’s Commitment access, equity and inclusion following Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
June 30, 2023The following is a message President Niemi sent to the Framingham State University community on June 29th, following the release of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Affirmative Action.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Tells Framingham State University Graduates to "Take Up Space" in the World
May 22, 2023Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley urged Framingham State University’s graduating class of 2023 to be their authentic selves and take up space in the world during a packed ceremony at the DCU Center on Sunday, May 21st.
Dr. Nancy S. Niemi is Sworn in as the 17th President of Framingham State University
May 5, 2023Dr. Nancy S. Niemi made a passionate defense of public higher education and its vital importance to democracy during her inauguration speech on Friday, May 5th, after being sworn in as the 17th President of Framingham State University, the nation’s first public college founded for the education of teachers.
Framingham State University Hires Iris P. Godes as New Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management
April 24, 2023Framingham State University is excited to announce the hiring of Iris P. Godes as the Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management beginning on May 22nd, 2023.
Framingham State University Appoints Dr. Marilyn A. Cleary as the new Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education
April 14, 2023Framingham State University is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Marilyn A. Cleary as the new Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education, effective June 19th, 2023.
FSU Celebrates the Opening of the Mancuso Humanities Workforce Preparation Center
April 11, 2023The number of students studying the humanities in the United States continues to shrink, despite the fact that the skills humanities majors gain - including writing, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and multicultural understanding - are increasingly sought after by employers.
McAuliffe Center Selected to Participate in an Urban Heat Mapping Project Organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
April 4, 2023With the increasing regularity of extreme weather and climate-related hazards across MetroWest, the City of Framingham and Towns of Natick, Ashland, and Holliston have identified extreme heat and higher temperatures as a top hazard to vulnerable residents in their communities.
Laurie Richards-Farnsworth Named Massachusetts Outstanding Nutrition and Dietetics’ Student
March 30, 2023Framingham State University student Laurie Richards-Farnsworth is the 2023 recipient of the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Outstanding Student award.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to Deliver Commencement Address to the Framingham State University Class of 2023
March 23, 2023Framingham State University is proud to announce that U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) has been selected as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 21st.
Framingham State University Receives $1.39 million from Mass Office of Health and Human Services to Train More Mental Health Counselors
Febraury 15, 2023Framingham State University, in partnership with Accelerate The Future (ATF), a private family foundation, recently received $1.39 million from the Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services (HHS) to diversify and expand the state’s pipeline of behavioral health specialists.
Framingham State Launching a New Major in Sports Management
Febraury 8, 2023Framingham State University is excited to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Sports Management within the College of Business following approval by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.
Visionary Boston takes a closer look at the work of three artists who played a role in defining the mid-century Boston art world
February 6, 2023A new exhibition opening in February at Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum offers a closer look at the work of three artists who played an important role in defining the Boston art world during the mid-20th Century.
Christimara (Christy) Garcia Hired to Lead Framingham State University Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC)
January 122022Christimara (Christy) Garcia is set to take over as Director of the Framingham State University Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC) in January where she will work directly with local entrepreneurs and FSU business faculty and students.
Danforth Art Museum Receives $15,000 in Support from the Foundation for MetroWest
December 16, 2022Framingham State University's Danforth Art Museum recently received a $15,000 grant from the Foundation for MetroWest, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents in the region.