Framingham State Launching Fully Online MBA Program
Framingham State University (FSU) is excited to announce the addition of a fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program designed for working professionals who do not have the flexibility to travel to campus. Read more...
Categories: NewsDanforth Art School Classes Slated to Open in the Maynard Building on January 22nd
The Danforth at Framingham State University is slated to offer its first art classes in the newly renovated Maynard Building on January 22nd. Community classes for children, teens and adults will be offered on the third floor of the building, while Framingham State will begin offering some courses within its Art Department on the building’s first floor. Read more...
Categories: NewsIt’s Not too Late to Register for Spring Continuing Education Courses
Registration is open for Framingham State University’s 2019 Spring Continuing Education Session, with hundreds of undergraduate and graduate courses offered in the afternoons, evenings and online. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Launching New Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Framingham State University is preparing to launch a new major in Hospitality and Tourism Management for students interested in pursuing careers within the food, travel and international tourism industries. The new bachelor’s degree program will officially be available to students starting in spring 2019, after being approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on December 11th. The University hired Dr. John Palabiyik earlier this year to oversee the launch of the new major, which is the first of its kind in the State University System.Read more...
Categories: NewsResults of the Groundbreaking Framingham State Food Study Are Announced
Most people regain the weight they lose from dieting within one or two years, in part because the body adapts by slowing metabolism and burning fewer calories. A meticulous study led by Boston Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Framingham State University, now finds that eating fewer carbohydrates increases the number of calories burned. The findings, published November 14 in the BMJ, suggest that low-carb diets can help people maintain weight loss, making obesity treatment more effective. Read more...
Categories: NewsFootball Wins Conference; Earns another Trip to NCAA Tournament
The Framingham State University football team secured the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Title and a trip to the 2018 NCAA Division III Football Championship with a 47-6 victory over Worcester State University on Saturday, November 10.Read more...
Categories: NewsYouTube Founding Team Member Michael Powers ’87 to Give Keynote at FSU Entrepreneur Conference
Framingham State University is hosting a one-day entrepreneur conference, Launch @ FSU, on Friday, November 9, 2018, for anyone interested in connecting with entrepreneurs and investors and gaining actionable strategies for launching their idea or business. Read more...
Categories: NewsCongressman Joseph Kennedy III Talks Climate Change at FSU
Congressman Joseph Kennedy III gave an urgent call to action to address the perils of climate change during a special event at Framingham State on October 24, as part of the Moon Landing in Context Series. Read more...
Categories: NewsCommunity Invited to a Celebration of the Arts and Humanities at FSU on Sunday, Oct. 21
Members of the community are invited to a day of art demonstrations and displays, musical and theatrical performances, Chinese calligraphy, poetry readings, photography shoots, and more, all arranged by Framingham State University students, faculty, and community partners. Read more...
Categories: NewsSenior History Major Suzanne Wright Wins National Award for Research Paper
When Framingham State History Professor Joseph Adelman read the 25-page paper on 18th Century Irish Immigration submitted by Suzanne Wright in his seminar class, he immediately knew it was something special and worthy of recognition.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Celebrates the Opening of a Campus Food Pantry and Resource Center for Students In Need
Framingham State junior Bruna Barbalho knows what it feels like to have to rely on a food pantry to keep from going hungry. So when Framingham State University announced it was launching a food pantry and resource center for students, she was thrilled to sign up as a volunteer. Read more...
Categories: NewsRegistration Open for 2019 Winter Intersession
Registration is now open for the University’s 2019 Online Winter Intersession, which allows students to take catch up or get ahead on their graduate requirements during the three-week break between the fall and spring semesters. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State’s Master of Human Resources (MHR) Program Recognized as a Top Value in Massachusetts
An organization dedicated to helping current and aspiring Human Resources professionals has ranked Framingham State’s Master of Human Resources (MHR) Program as having the top value in Massachusetts. Read more...
Categories: NewsDr. Yaser Najjar Attends Graduation for International FSU Students in Mexico
Framingham State University Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Yaser Najjar was on hand to celebrate the graduation of 16 international students who earned their Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Educational Leadership at the University’s site in Queretaro, Mexico. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University Recognized with Award for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
FRAMINGHAM – Framingham State University has again been recognized for its efforts to support diversity and inclusion on campus with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Joins Consortium Aimed at Expanding Educational Access to Current and Former Prison Inmates
Framingham State University has joined a new consortium of colleges in Massachusetts that will support expanding access to postsecondary education to people currently and formerly in prison statewide. The consortium was established at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with help from a $250,000 grant from the Vera Institute of Justice (Vera), along with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Read more...
Categories: NewsArts & Ideas 2018-2019: Moon Landing in Context
Framingham State University is pleased to announce its 2018-19 Arts & Ideas series, headlined this year by a 15-month project titled “Moon Landing in Context,” which aims to contextualize the moon landing within the historical, social, and cultural framework of the Sixties. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Adds 4+1 Program in Food and Nutrition
Framingham State University’s new 4+1 program in Food and Nutrition launches this fall – just in time to help students interested in becoming registered dietitians meet a significant new requirement in the industry.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Joins SAT/ACT Test Optional Pilot Program
FRAMINGHAM – Framingham State University has joined a Department of Higher Education Pilot Program that allows certain students to opt out of sharing their SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process. Read more...
FSU and the MetroWest Nonprofit Network Partner on New Effort to Train Next Generation of Nonprofit Employees
Framingham State University (FSU) and the MetroWest Nonprofit Network (MWNN) are pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership focused on training the next generation of highly skilled nonprofit employees in the region through workforce and leadership development.Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Javier Cevallos Joins More Than 450 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Framingham State University (FSU) joins the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more than 450 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, President Javier Cevallos is committing himself and Framingham State University to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University and UMass Law Create Fast Track for Students Interested in Earning Their Law Degree
Framingham State University and the University of Massachusetts School of Law have established a 3+3 agreement that streamlines the process for pre-law majors to earn their bachelor’s and law degrees.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Fashion Design and Retailing Major Ranked First in New England for Merchandising
Framingham State University’s Fashion Design and Retailing major with a concentration in Merchandising was recently ranked 38th nationwide, 9th in the East, and 1st in New England by fashion-schools.org. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Receives $1 Million Inclusive Excellence Grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Framingham State University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to fund a five-year project aimed at increasing the academic success and persistence of first-generation and underrepresented students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Read more...
Categories: NewsIt’s not too late to sign up for an FSU Summer Session – Classes Start June 26th and July 5th
Categories: NewsMetroWest STEM Education Network Selected to Join Global STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice
The MetroWest STEM Education Network has been selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice, SLECOP, an initiative to improve education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). MetroWest STEM Education Network will now connect with 67 other Ecosystems. Read more...
Categories: NewsDr. Patricia Kelley Honored with Alumni Educator of the Year Award
Framingham State alum Dr. Patricia Kelley was honored at the Massachusetts State House on May 22nd with an Alumni Educator of the Year Award.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Celebrates Commencement 2018
Thousands of friends, family, faculty, and staff packed into the DCU Center in Worcester on Sunday, May 20th, to celebrate the Framingham State University Class of 2018.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Opens 4+1 Programs to Students at Assumption and Newbury Colleges. Students at Newbury College will also receive priority admission into several of FSU's graduate degree programs
Students at Newbury College in Brookline and Assumption College in Worcester are now eligible to take advantage of Framingham State University’s 4+1 programs in Biotechnology and English. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Food Science Students Win Big at Regional Award Event
Despite coming from the smallest program represented at the North East Institute of Food Technologists’ student recognition night, Framingham State food science students claimed one-third of the awards this spring, including the award for the top undergraduate student. Read more...
Categories: NewsEnglish Instructor Halcyon Mancuso Krebs and Her Husband Commit Nearly $2.5 million to FSU to Establish Scholarships in the Humanities & Social Sciences
English faculty member Halcyon Mancuso Krebs and her husband Thomas Krebs have made the largest financial commitment in Framingham State University’s history in order to establish full-ride scholarships for students in the humanities and social sciences. Read more...
Categories: NewsSummer Courses Start May 21: Choose from On-Campus, Online or Hybrid Courses
Registration is now open for Framingham State University’s summer sessions, which provide students with the opportunity to catch up or get ahead on their degree requirements. Read more...
Categories: News13-year-old Battling Williams Syndrome joins FSU Softball Team
A degenerative disease known as Williams Syndrome makes it difficult for 13-year-old Lindsey Franco to participate in sports. But with help from the non-profit organization Team IMPACT, she’s getting the opportunity to be part of a college athletic program after officially signing with the Framingham State softball program on Friday, April 6. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Hosts 4th Annual Science on State Street Festival for the Community
Framingham State University is preparing to host its 4th annual Science on State Street festival, organized by the Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning in partnership with the MetroWest STEM Education Network. Read more...
Categories: NewsNursing Students Provide Demonstration of FSU’s State-Of-The-Art Simulation Rooms
By Allison Wharton, publications intern
Three nurses rush into a mock hospital room to attend to a patient. Machines are beeping and they begin performing CPR, while a voice overhead instructs them on procedures. This is one of the many simulations that takes place for students in the nursing programs at Framingham State, only instead of treating humans, the patients are state-of-the-art manikins that blink, breath and respond. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Planning a Weekend Honoring Veterans - March 23-24
Framingham State University is planning a special weekend honoring veterans that will feature a special community collecting event with Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services Francisco A. Ureña.Read more...
Categories: NewsYoungsu Lim ’17: From MassBay to Framingham State to the Ivy League
Youngsu Lim is proof that it does not require a traditional path to dream big and accomplish your goals.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer and Commissioner Carlos Santiago to Provide Framingham State University Commencement Addresses
Framingham State University is pleased to announce that Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer and Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos Santiago will give the commencement addresses during this year’s undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on May 20th.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State and MassBay Receive Grant to Support Early College Programs
Framingham State University and MassBay Community College have been awarded $10,000 by the Baker-Polito Administration that will support outreach to underrepresented students in Framingham and Milford Public Schools to participate in early college programs.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Launches New Major in Child and Family Studies
Framingham State University is pleased to announce the creation of a new interdisciplinary major in Child and Family Studies that takes a holistic approach to studying the learning and development of children.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Students Talk to Astronauts in Space During Downlink with the International Space Station
Framingham State University students got the unique opportunity to speak with three astronauts live from space during a special downlink with the International Space Station (ISS) on January 19th. Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos Elected Chair of AASCU
Framingham State President F. Javier Cevallos will serve as the Chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Board of Directors in 2019 after being elected by the organization’s nominating committee in December.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Receives $1.5 million Grant to Train 50 Teachers in TESL
Framingham State University has been awarded a 5-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will pay for the training of 50 teachers in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL). Read more...
Categories: NewsRegister Now for Courses during the FSU Intersession
Students interested in getting ahead on their graduation requirements can chose from nearly 30 online courses Framingham State University offers during the winter intersession. Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos Joins the “Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration”
Framingham State University President F. Javier Cevallos became the latest college president to join the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, which recently launched a collective effort to improve how colleges and universities address immigration-related matters affecting their campuses. The Alliance will support adoption of best practices on campuses, and work in a unified manner to communicate the need for federal and state policies that create a welcoming environment for immigrant, undocumented, and international students. Read more...
Categories: NewsDr. Meg Nowak Returning to Framingham State as Dean of Students
Framingham State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Meg Nowak as Dean of Students, effective January 16th, 2018.Read more...
Categories: NewsFootball Wins Second Straight New England Bowl
The Framingham State University football team hammered Curry College by a score of 48-14 to win its second straight New England Bowl at Bowditch Field on Saturday, Nov. 18.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Launching New MBA Concentration in the Booming Field of Biotechnology
Framingham State University is launching an innovative new Master of Business Administration (MBA) concentration in fall 2018 that capitalizes on the region’s position as one of the major biotechnology hubs in the world. Read more...
Categories: NewsPhotography Exhibit on Work and Family Diversity Makes National Debut at FSU this Month
Showing (work x family), a 28-foot, six-screen sound and image installation created by Berkeley, California’s Working Assumptions, makes its national debut at the Mazmanian Gallery at Framingham State University, November 7 – December 15, 2017. Read more...
Categories: NewsMcAuliffe Center Receives $30K Grant for New Program Aimed at Low-Income Children
The Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning announced a new initiative on October 17th that supports out-of-school time programs serving youth from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more...
Categories: NewsThe Danforth Art Center at Framingham State University to Open in 2019
Framingham State University is set to become the first state university in Massachusetts home to a comprehensive art museum and cultural destination following the approval of the sale of the Jonathan Maynard Building to FSU in October.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Named a Top 10 College for Sociology Majors in Massachusetts
The online career web site Zippia recently named Framingham State University one of the top 10 colleges in Massachusetts for sociology majors, based on career results, school performance, and emphasis on the major. Read more...
FSU Football Named Top Program in the State by HERO Sports
The Framingham State University football team was recently recognized as the top program in Massachusetts by HERO Sports, an online publication that covers professional and college sports. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Honored Again as a Green College by The Princeton Review
Framingham State University is among the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country, according to The Princeton Review’s latest guide to green colleges. Read more...
Categories: NewsCollege Choice Names FSU Nursing Program Most Affordable in the State
Framingham State University’s RN-to-BSN nursing program has been recognized as the most affordable option in the state by CollegeChoice.net. Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos Expresses Support for DACA Students
President F. Javier Cevallos expressed support for the Commonwealth’s DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) residents on Tuesday in a message sent out to the Framingham State University community. Read more...
Categories: NewsTwo FSU Graduate Alumni Named to Worcester Business Journal’s 40 under Forty List
Two Framingham State University graduate alumni are included on the Worcester Business Journal’s 2017 40 under Forty list, which honors the rising stars of the Central Massachusetts business community. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Reveals its 2017-18 Arts & Ideas Series
FRAMINGHAM – Framingham State University is pleased to announce its 2017-18 Arts & Ideas Program, which is focused on the theme of “Duty and Disobedience.” Read more...
Rackliffe ’17 a Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
Volleyball and basketball standout Alycia Rackliffe ‘17 is one of 145 student-athletes from around the country nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award, which recognizes a graduating female student-athlete for excellence in academics, athletics, community service and leadership.Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos Named to Governor Baker’s Latino Advisory Commission
President F. Javier Cevallos has been named to a Latino Advisory Commission established by Governor Charlie Baker to focus on addressing the concerns of the Massachusetts Latino community and promoting economic prosperity and well-being.Read more...
FSU Partners with MassBay on a More Affordable Path to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
FRAMINGHAM, MASS. – Framingham State University and MassBay Community College are pleased to announce a new agreement that provides MassBay students who earn their associate’s degree in Nursing with seamless admission into Framingham State’s Nursing Program to complete their bachelor’s degree. Read more...
Framingham State Launches 4-Year Program in American Sign Language (ASL)
Framingham State University is pleased to announce the launch of a 4-year bachelor’s degree program in American Sign Language (ASL), designed to meet the growing demand for ASL interpreters in the Commonwealth. Framingham State is the first public college in Massachusetts to offer a bachelor’s degree program in ASL. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Hires Millie Gonzalez as Interim Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Framingham State University is pleased to announce the hiring of Millie Gonzalez as the University’s Interim Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Gonzalez has been working at Framingham State since 2007, most recently as the Emerging Technologies and Digital Services Librarian. She has been an active member of the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Council since its inception in 2008 and has served as its chair since 2010.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Offers New Certificates in Financial Planning and IT & Business
Framingham State University has launched new undergraduate certificate programs designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers in two in-demand fields – Financial Planning and Information Technology and Business. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Named a Top College for Business Majors in Massachusetts
Zippia, a web site dedicated to helping recent college grads with their careers, has named Framingham State University as one of the best colleges in Massachusetts for business majors. Read more...
Framingham State Launches 4+1 Programs in English and Biotechnology
Framingham State’s Graduate Education Council has approved the University’s first 4+1 programs in English and Biotechnology designed for high-achieving undergraduate students interested in earning a graduate degree in just one additional year. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University Celebrates Commencement
One of the largest classes in the history of Framingham State University celebrated commencement on Sunday, May 21st, during a beautiful ceremony on the Framingham Town Green.Read more...
Categories: NewsSoftball Finishes Record-Breaking Season with 31 Wins
The best season in the history of the Framingham State women’s softball program came to an end over the weekend, when the team lost a heartbreaking 1-0 game to Babson College in the NCAA Tournament.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Senior Brittany Cormier Honored as One of 29 Who Shine
Senior Studio Art Major Brittany Cormier was honored by Governor Charlie Baker and state legislators during the annual 29 Who Shine Ceremony on May 5th at the Massachusetts State House.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU to Celebrate Smithsonian Affiliation with Special Latinos and Baseball Community Collecting Event
Framingham State University, in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will hold a special Community Collecting Initiative on Saturday, May 13th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Athletic Gym, featuring Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Luis Tiant. Read more...
Categories: NewsCongressman Seth Moulton and Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford to Speak at Commencement
Framingham State University is pleased to announce that U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton will give the graduate commencement address this spring, while Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan T.M. Reckford will give the undergraduate commencement address.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Joins National Campaign Promoting Opportunities for All
Framingham State University has signed on as an early adopter of the “Opportunities for All” campaign, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the accessibility, affordability and quality of State Colleges and Universities (SCUs). Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos Joins Campaign to End Workplace Stigma Related to Mental Illness
Framingham State University President F. Javier Cevallos has joined a statewide campaign to eliminate workplace stigma related to mental illness organized by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Celebrates Women Making History Now
Framingham State University celebrated five female leaders, as well as one all-female non-profit organization, during the second annual “Women Making History Now” ceremony held during Women’s History Month.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Ranked Among Best Colleges in Massachusetts by CollegeChoice.net
Framingham State University placed 15th in a new ranking of the best colleges in Massachusetts put together by CollegeChoice.net, an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college. Read more...
Categories: NewsTwo FSU Seniors Win National Award for Social Action
What began as an idea to make women of color more visible and empowered on campus, has grown into a multi-campus effort and earned two FSU seniors national recognition.Read more...
Categories: NewsWomen’s Basketball Enjoys Record-Breaking 21-Win Season
The Framingham State University women’s basketball team finished the season at 21-5, setting a new program record for victories. The team was led this year by senior Alycia Rackliffe, who finishes her career fourth on the all-time scoring list with 1,215 points.Read more...
Categories: NewsAn Opportunity to Hear from Olympian and Humanitarian Dr. John Carlos
Framingham State University will host Olympic medalist and activist Dr. John Carlos for a special lecture on Wednesday, February 22nd, on the intersection of athletics and political activism.Read more...
Categories: NewsEarn Your Degree Faster by Taking Advantage of FSU’s Summer Session
Registration is now open for Framingham State University’s summer sessions, which provide students with the opportunity to catch up or get ahead on their degree requirements. Read more...
Categories: News'Concussion' Author and Investigative Journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas to Speak at FSU
Framingham State University will host acclaimed investigative journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas for a special lecture about her efforts to expose the NFL’s concussion scandal on Wednesday, February 15th. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Fashion Alums Discuss Experience on Project Runway
Dan Kessler ‘16G Enjoying Success at Dell EMC
FSU Awarded Collaborative Grant to Improve the Student Teaching Experience
Framingham State University has been awarded a $47,520 EPIC (Elevate Preparation: Impact Children) Partnership Innovation Grant from the Commonwealth that will be used to develop innovative models for student teaching placements and assessments.Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos Joins other Educational Leaders in Urging Action on Climate Change
Framingham State President F. Javier Cevallos has joined with other educational leaders from around the country to urge the incoming Trump Administration to be a leader in combating the effects of Climate Change. Read more...
Categories: NewsFrom Kenya to Framingham – Shirley Amunya Excels at FSU
When Shirley Amunya’s family moved from Kenya to the United States during her junior year of high school, she initially felt very shy due to her thick accent.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Entrepreneur Innovation Center Receives $25K Collaborative Workspace Program Award
FRAMINGHAM – The Baker-Polito Administration awarded over $950,000 in grant funding to 23 organizations across Massachusetts on Thursday, Dec. 15th, including $25,000 to the Framingham State University Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC). Read more...
Categories: NewsDanforth Art Museum and Framingham State University Pursuing a Formal Partnership
The Boards of Trustees and leadership of both Danforth Art, an independent museum and studio art school founded in 1975, and Framingham State University, a public university founded in 1839, both in Framingham, Massachusetts, have announced today their intent to cement in the coming months their 40 years of shared connections with a formal arrangement under which Danforth Art Museum\School will become part of Framingham State University. The specific terms of the agreement are still being negotiated at this time.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Recognized as a “Best Deal on Small Colleges” in Massachusetts
The college ranking Web site Great College Deals recently ranked Framingham State University at number 11 on its list of the 20 Best Deals on Small Colleges in Massachusetts. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Fashion Alums Return to Campus to Discuss Experience on Project Runway
Two rising stars from Framingham State’s Fashion Design and Retailing Program returned to campus on Nov. 21st to discuss their experience competing on the hit reality television show Project Runway.Read more...
Categories: NewsFootball Wins Inaugural New England Bowl
NEWPORT, R.I. - The Framingham State University defense stopped Salve Regina University on four straight plays inside the ten yard line in the final two minutes as the Rams defeated the Seahawks 37-34 in the Inaugural New England Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Rams close another successful season at 8-3.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Theater Program presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Framingham State University’s new Theatre Program in the department of Communication Arts presents OUR TOWN, by Thornton Wilder, winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Playwright Edward Albee hailed OUR TOWN as “the finest play ever written by an American.” It is a play that is performed at least once a day somewhere around the world and for three nights it will be coming to Framingham State University. Read more...
Framingham State Partners With National Nonprofit In Support Of Low-Income, First-Generation College Students
Framingham State University has partnered with nonprofit Strive for College to strengthen college opportunities for low-income, first-generation college students. By becoming a Strive for College Partner, FSU gains access to resources that will promote and strengthen our campus programs and support services for these students. Read more...
Categories: NewsJimmy Tingle for President: Reserve Your Free Seat to See Comedian Jimmy Tingle at FSU
Framingham State University will host comedian Jimmy Tingle for a special election-related standup performance, “Jimmy Tingle for President: Humor for Humanity.” Read more...
Categories: NewsSenate President Stanley Rosenberg Visits FSU for World Teachers’ Day
State Senate President Stanley Rosenberg encouraged Framingham State’s education students to stay politically engaged and help shape the future of education in Massachusetts during a special celebration of World Teachers’ Day on October 5th. Read more...
Framingham State’s Fundraising Campaign Passes $10 Million Threshold
Framingham State University’s most ambitious fundraising campaign in history has passed the $10 million threshold on its way toward an ultimate goal of $12 million.
The total already represents the most the University has ever raised in a single fundraising campaign.Read more...
Framingham State Unveils New Ram Sculpture
Framingham State unveiled a prominent new landmark on campus during a ceremony in Crocker Grove on September 8th.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University Recognized With National Diversity Award
For the third year in a row, Framingham State University has been recognized for its efforts to support diversity and inclusion on campus with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University’s 2016-17 Arts & Ideas Program
Framingham State University is pleased to announce its 2016-17 Arts & Ideas Program, which kicks off in September. Read more...
Categories: NewsWest Hall Is FSU’s Newest Energy-Efficient Building
Like all of Framingham State’s recent construction, the University’s newest residence hall features the latest in energy efficiency. Read more...
Categories: NewsHemenway Labs Recognized with Accessible Design Award by the Boston Society of Architects
Hemenway Laboratories has been recognized by the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) with a 2016 Accessible Design Award.Read more...
Categories: NewsTwo FSU Fashion Design Grads Selected to Compete on Project Runway this Fall
Two recent Framingham State University graduates will compete on the popular reality television show Project Runway, which begins airing Season 15 this fall. Read more...
Categories: NewsShin Freedman Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award to Teach in China
Shin Freedman, the Head of Scholarly Resources & Collections at Framingham State University, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant to teach in China during the 2016-17 academic year.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Students Inspiring Interest in STEM Education through NASA Funded Internship
A group of Framingham State student interns are helping inspire a future generation of scientists through a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Education Program on campus.Read more...
Students from Ecuador Take Video Production Course at FSU
A group of 12 students from the Universidad de las Americas (UDLA) in Ecuador are spending three weeks at Framingham State University taking an intensive course on the Art of Music Video Production offered in cooperation with the Communication Arts Department.Read more...
Categories: NewsStrong Job Prospects for New Enterprise Systems Certificate Program
In a world dominated by sleek-looking, tiny technology, the subject of computer mainframes conjures up images of large, outdated computing. Read more...
Categories: NewsFollow FSU Students as they Blog About Archaeology Fieldwork in New Mexico
A group of four Framingham State University honors students will be performing archeology fieldwork in New Mexico from May 30th to June 12th under the direction of Dr. Ben Alberti. Read more...
Framingham State Celebrates Commencement
More than 950 highly skilled graduates are ready to make their mark on the world following an inspiring commencement ceremony on the Framingham Town Green on May 22nd.Read more...
Renowned Philanthropist Doris Buffett Visits FSU to Hear From Non-Profit Giving Students
When Billionaire investor Warren Buffett looks to donate his money to benefit society, he counts on the guidance of his older sister, Doris, to ensure that his dollars are being put to good use.Read more...
Categories: NewsBailey McLernon Honored by Gov. Baker as One of 29 Who Shine
Framingham State senior Bailey McLernon was honored by Governor Charlie Baker and other legislators during the annual 29 Who Shine Ceremony on May 9th at the Massachusetts State House.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Senior to Help Low-Income Youth Through Prestigious Teach for America Program
Growing up in a low-income neighborhood in Boston, Fernando Rodriguez often found himself censored by teachers when he tried to open up a dialogue about race, economic inequality and other issues that were impacting his life. Rodriguez says it created a sense of frustration that caused him to disengage from his classes and prevented him from excelling academically.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Part of New “Commonwealth Commitment” Program To Increase College Affordability
Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito joined public higher education leaders on April 21st to announce the Commonwealth Commitment, an innovative college affordability and completion plan to help more students achieve the dream of a college degree. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University Gains Access to Beautiful 65-Acre Property
Framingham State University’s faculty and students will soon have access to a beautiful 65-acre property in Ashland that will be utilized for recreational and academic programs. Read more...
Categories: NewsGraphic Design and Illustration Senior Show: April 11-15
Framingham State University's Art and Music Department presents the Graphic Design and Illustration Senior Show, from April 11-15 in the Mazmanian Gallery.Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos Named One of the 100 Most Influential Minorities in Boston
Framingham State President F. Javier Cevallos has been named to a list of the 100 most influential minorities in Boston compiled by Get Konnected!Read more...
Categories: NewsApril 5th is Opening Reception for Visual Communications Senior Portfolio
The Opening Reception for the Visual Communications Senior Portfolio Exhibit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Mazmanian Gallery. The students in Professor Jennifer Dowling’s Integrated Visual Media class have been working diligently to get ready for this event. Read more...
Categories: NewsA Lifetime of Learning: John McDonnell Audits Courses at FSU
A long and successful career as a developer and project manager at a variety of cutting edge companies left Dover, MA resident John McDonnell with little spare time to pursue his other interests, such as classical music, computer sciences, art, and other subjects.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State to Honor Women Making History Now
Framingham State University will celebrate and honor six female leaders who have a huge impact on the region as part of a new event called “Women Making History Now.”Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU, MassBay Team Up to Help Foster Youth Pursue A College Education
Framingham State University and MassBay Community College are pleased to announce they are collaborating partners with Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Estrella Program to assist in improving college success rates for foster youth who are aging out of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Wayside’s College Support Program, Estrella, is named after the Spanish word for star and was created to address the social, academic, and community support that is needed for foster care youth who are pursuing a college education. Read more...
Categories: NewsDr. Lorretta Holloway Named Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development
Framingham State has named longtime English Professor Lorretta Holloway as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development.Read more...
Categories: NewsFulbright Recipient Dr. Erika Schneider Teaches Art History in the Netherlands
Framingham State Associate Professor of Art History Erika Schneider recently returned from an eye opening experience teaching in the Netherlands, which was made possible by a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Saving Millions in Energy Costs Due to Efforts to Go Green
For the better part of the last decade, Framingham State University has invested in energy efficiency efforts that are saving the University hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. These efforts have earned the University recognition as a Green College by the Princeton Review every year since 2010. Read more...
Categories: NewsNew Program Aimed at Closing Achievement Gaps Among Male Students Launches at FSU
One hundred male high school students from Framingham gathered at Framingham State University on February 26th for the launch of a comprehensive new program aimed at getting the students through college.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Included in Nationwide Effort to Reimagine the First Year of College
Framingham State University has been selected to participate in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) three-year “Re-Imagining the First Year of College” (RFY) project, a major initiative with the unique mission of broadly transforming the first year of college to increase student success and retention.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Honors the Legacy of Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger Crew
Hundreds of people gathered in the Dwight Performing Arts Center on the 30th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster on January 28th to celebrate the legacy of the crew, including beloved Framingham State alumna Christa Corrigan McAuliffe ’70.
Categories: NewsFramingham State Partners with MassBay to Offer MetroWest’s Most Affordable Pathway to A Bachelor’s Degree
MassBay Community College and Framingham State University are pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership, FSU@MassBay, to offer MetroWest’s most affordable path to a bachelor’s degree, starting at $28,000* for the total cost of tuition for four years of full-time study.Through FSU@MassBay, students can earn both an associate’ and bachelor’s degree in either liberal arts or business programs for less than the cost of one year’s tuition at most private institutions across the country. In addition, all coursework for both degrees can be completed entirely on MassBay’s Wellesley Hills campus. Read more...
Categories: News30th Anniversary: FSU to Host Special Event Celebrating the Legacy of the Space Shuttle Challenger Crew
The community is invited to attend a special event on January 28th at Framingham State University entitled “Inspiring the Future: 30 Years Since Challenger,” celebrating the legacy of the Space Shuttle Challenger Crew. Read more...
Categories: NewsProfessor Audrey Kali Receives Fulbright Award to Teach Communication Courses in Malawi, Africa
Framingham State Communication Arts Professor Audrey Kali has received a competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to travel to Sub-Saharan Africa to teach communication courses for eight months. Read more...
Categories: NewsBaker Administration Awards FSU a Grant to Support Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Framingham State has received a $77,106 grant from the state aimed at providing public high school students with severe disabilities the opportunity to participate in inclusive college courses to increase their school and work success.Read more...
Categories: NewsCommunity Invited to FSU Winter Chorus Concert
Members of the community are invited to a special free concert performed by the Framingham State University Chorus on Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 7 p.m. in the Heineman Ecumenical Center.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Launches College Planning Center to Assist Low-Income and Underrepresented Students
Navigating the college application process can be a daunting task for first-generation college students and their families. In an effort to close the achievement gap and enhance college readiness, participation and completion among underrepresented students, Framingham State has partnered with MassBay Community College to launch the MetroWest College Planning Center. Read more...
Categories: NewsWillie J. Laws to Perform Free Concert in DPAC
Framingham State favorite Willie J. Laws is coming to the University for a special Midday Performance in DPAC on Monday, Dec. 7th at 1:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Drama Production: "Almost, Maine"
Framingham State University students will put on an original drama production of Almost, Maine, by playwright John Cariani. The students are performing under the direction of Dr. Sarah Cole of the Community Arts Department.Read more...
Categories: NewsFootball and Volleyball Are Once Again MASCAC Champions
The Framingham State football and volleyball teams continued their dominance of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference this fall. Read more...
Categories: NewsPresident Cevallos and Dr. Najjar Meet with FSU Students in South Korea
For more than 25 years, the reach of graduate education at Framingham State University has been global. The University currently offers satellite programs at 23 locations spread across 12 countries around the globe. Read more...
Categories: NewsState Officials Laud Opening of Hemenway Laboratories
Framingham State University reaffirmed its commitment to its students, faculty and the Commonwealth during a grand opening celebration of Hemenway Laboratories on October 29th.Read more...
Categories: NewsNew Program Teaches Students Skills Critical to Landing A Job
Free professional clothing, mock interviews with actual corporate recruiters, resume feedback and advice on acting professional in the workplace are all part of a new program aimed at helping FSU students land their dream jobs.Read more...
Categories: NewsLatest Edition of Framingham State Magazine Highlights Hemenway Laboratories
The Fall 2015 edition of the Framingham State Alumni Magazine features a cover story on Hemenway Laboratories, FSU’s state-of-the-art science addition that opened in August. Read more...
Categories: NewsNaomi Tutu Visits Framingham State on October 29th
Human rights activist Nontombi Naomi Tutu will give a special public lecture at Framingham State University on October 29th entitled “Black Truths Matter: Lessons from South Africa’s TRC for the U.S. Today.” Tutu is the third child of anti-apartheid leader Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nomalizo Leah Tutu.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Hosts International Year of Light Exhibition
The Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center has brought a new international exhibit to Framingham State University that showcases the incredible variety of light-based science being researched today across a wide-range of scientific disciplines and technological platforms. Read more...
Categories: NewsThe Sciences Have a New Home at Framingham State
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The sciences have a new home at Framingham State University: a gleaming brick, steel and glass structure connected to the Hemenway Annex. Called Hemenway Laboratories, the four-story structure adds 16 sparkling new labs for biology, chemistry and food science, complete with the latest equipment and safety features. Read more...
Categories: NewsLifestyle Changes Can Improve Brain Functioning, According to Study led by FSU Professor Ruth Remington
Framingham State Professor Ruth Remington, her colleague Tom Shea from UMass Lowell, and members of their research team, have published findings from a study that add to a growing body of evidence that lifestyle modification can help maintain brain power as we age. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State and MassBay Celebrate MetroWest College Planning Center Grand Opening
State and local officials gathered on the campus of FSU on September 17th to celebrate the grand opening of a new center dedicated to making the promise of a college education attainable to everyone.Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Honored for Efforts Around Diversity and Inclusion
Framingham State University has again been recognized for its efforts to support diversity and inclusion on campus with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Read more...
Categories: NewsPresenting the 2015-16 Arts & Ideas Series
Framingham State University is pleased to announce its 2015-16 Arts & Ideas Program, which kicks off in September. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU’s Fashion Design and Retailing Program Ranked Among Top 20 on East Coast
A Web site dedicated to helping students interested in fashion find the right school recently ranked Framingham State’s program among the Top 20 on the East Coast. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Ranked as a Top 10 Value in Massachusetts by Personal Finance Website
A new study by personal finance Web site NerdWallet that looked at which colleges in Massachusetts offer the most for your money ranked Framingham State University in the top 10. Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Launches New Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology
FSU Raising Critical Financial Support for Students
Framingham State University’s largest ever comprehensive fundraising campaign recently surpassed the $7.5 million mark, as alumni and friends of the University step up to contribute critical financial support for students.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU Confers State’s First Public Bachelor’s Degrees in American Sign Language to Seven Students
Seven local students recently became the first class to graduate from the Commonwealth’s only public bachelor’s degree program in American Sign Language-English Interpreting. Read more...
FSU Valedictorian Stephanie Billingsley Honored by State as one of ‘29 Who Shine’
Framingham State University psychology major Stephanie Billingsley ‘15 was honored by Governor Charlie Baker and other state officials earlier this month during the 29 Who Shine Ceremony at the Massachusetts State House.Read more...
Thousands Gather to Witness Framingham State's Spring Commencement
Thousands packed onto the Framingham Village Green on Sunday, May 17th to witness members of the largest graduating class in Framingham State history receive diplomas.Read more...
Framingham State Celebrates Inauguration of Javier Cevallos
Hundreds gathered in the Dwight Hall Performing Arts Center on May 1st to witness the inauguration of F. Javier Cevallos as the 16th president of Framingham State University.Read more...
A Week of Events and Activities Precede Inauguration of President Cevallos on May 1
Framingham State University is holding a week of events and activities leading up to the inauguration of F. Javier Cevallos as the 16th President of Framingham State University on May 1.Read more...
Public Health Organization Ranks FSU’s Food and Nutrition Graduate Degrees in the Top 10 Nationally
Framingham State University’s Master of Science programs in Food and Nutrition are ranked 10th nationally by Public Health Online, an organization dedicated to providing students, parents and general readers with accurate and expert-driven information and resources about public health topics, careers, and the post-secondary educational landscape. Read more...
Framingham State Recognized as one of the Greenest Colleges in the State
Framingham State University has once again been named to the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its efforts to be environmentally responsible. Read more...
FSU Hosting Special Science Festival for the Community: Science on State Street
Framingham State University is hosting a day-long science extravaganza for learners of all ages on Saturday, April 25th entitled, Science on State Street.Read more...
Marathon Bombing Survivor Heather Abbott to Serve as FSU Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
Framingham State University is excited to announce that 2013 Boston Marathon bombing survivor Heather Abbott and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Richard Wightman will serve as the commencement speakers for the 2015 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies on May 17.Read more...
"In The Heart of the Sea" Selected as 2015-16 FSU Common Reading Selection
The First-Year Programs office at Framingham State works throughout the year to help new students transition successfully to college life at FSU. The annual Common Reading Selection is a key component of this effort, as it provides the campus community with an interesting book to serve as a jumping off point for classroom discussions on a wide variety of themes, many of which relate to the life of an 18-year-old student who has just arrived at college.Read more...
Dr. Cynthia Bechtel Wins Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award for the Northeast Region
The Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) has awarded Dr. Cynthia Bechtel from Framingham State University’s Nursing Department with its Outstanding Teaching Award at the master’s level for the 2014-2015 Academic Year.Read more...
News & Events
Several Opportunities for FSU Students to Study Abroad This Summer
Framingham State’s comprehensive Study Abroad Program offers students incredible opportunities to study this summer in destinations such as Italy, Scotland, England, Greece and the Netherlands.Read more...
FSU Students Team with Google to Market Athletic Events
For the past two years, students in Framingham State Professor Randall Glickman’s Marketing Principles class have had the opportunity to team with one of the world’s most successful companies on a project to drive up attendance at FSU athletic events.Read more...
Study Led by FSU Professor Explores Black Tea Compounds for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
A preliminary study led by Framingham State Food Science Professor Emmanouil Apostolidis shows that black tea water extract and black tea pomace could have potential applications in type 2 diabetes prevention. Read more...
State Senators Tour the Framingham State Christa McAuliffe Center
More than a dozen Massachusetts state senators visited the Framingham State Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center as part of a legislative listening tour on March 3rd. Read more...
During Brutal Winter, FSU Instructor Dave Epstein Provides Community with 'Weather Wisdom'
In the midst of what may go down as the snowiest winter on record in Massachusetts, FSU instructor and longtime meteorologist Dave Epstein has emerged as the go to source for reliable and reasoned weather information. Read more...
FSU Celebrates Winter Commencement
Graduates, parents, faculty and friends dug out from the snow last week just in time to celebrate two beautiful Winter Commencement Ceremonies at Framingham State University.Read more...
FSU Board of Trustee Member Colin Owyang Appointed As Deputy Attorney General
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey recently appointed Colin Owyang as Deputy Attorney General overseeing criminal and civil casework.Read more...
New Events Added to 'And Justice for All Series' This Spring
Several events have been added to the “And Justice for All Series” as part of this spring’s Arts & Ideas Lineup. All events are free and open to the public.Read more...
Chief Diversity Officer Sean Huddleston Aims for 'Inclusive Excellence' at FSU
Framingham State University is excited to announce the hiring of former Grand Valley State administrator Sean Huddleston as its Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Read more...
FSU Recruiting Students, Faculty and Staff for Second Cohort of Ground Breaking Weight Loss Study
Framingham State University has begun recruiting eligible students, faculty and staff for the second cohort in a groundbreaking food study being run in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). For those who are eligible, it’s an opportunity eat healthy, lose weight, have all your meals prepared for you, receive financial compensation, and advance science! Read more...
Two Major Programs at FSU Earn National Accreditation
Framingham State University is excited to announce that its teacher preparation and art and design programs earned national accreditation this year.Read more...
President Cevallos Attends White House Summit on College Opportunity
Framingham State University President F. Javier Cevallos joined President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden, along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders, to announce new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college.Read more...
Congresswoman Katherine Clark Shares Presidential Proclamation on FSU’s 175th Anniversary
U.S. Congresswoman Katherine Clark visited Framingham State University on December 1st to share a special proclamation from President Barack Obama celebrating the University’s 175th Anniversary. Read more...
FSU Enjoys Another Dominant Fall Sports Season
Framingham State University has enjoyed another successful fall athletic season that saw the women’s soccer team win the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) tournament championship and the football and women’s volleyball teams finish as conference champions.Read more...
FSU Boasts Tradition of Innovation
Framingham State was founded in 1839 as the first public teacher’s college in the country. Visionary reformer Horace Mann realized that highly trained teachers would be required in order to advance education in Massachusetts. FSU remains at the forefront of educational innovation 175 years later.Read more...
FSU Offers Eco-Friendly Living and Learning
Framingham State’s students, faculty and staff take pride in being responsible environmental stewards. In fact, FSU is a leader in the state when it comes to sustainable energy and environmental responsibility.Read more...
Framingham State announces $12 million fundraising campaign during special State House Gala Celebrating 175th Anniversary
A special 175th Anniversary Gala at the Massachusetts State House on Saturday, Oct. 25, proved to be the ideal location for Framingham State University to renew its historic commitment to accessibility by officially announcing a $12 million comprehensive campaign. Read more...
Framingham State Ranked 17th Nationally on List of Affordable and Eco-Friendly Schools
Framingham State University was recently ranked 17th nationally on a new list of affordable and eco-friendly colleges compiled by the Best Choice Schools Web site. Read more...
FSU Online Programs Cited for Quality and Affordability
Framingham State’s commitment to providing access to an outstanding education remains as strong in the 21st century as it did during our founding in 1839. Read more...
FSU Recognized for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Framingham State University has been recognized for its recent efforts to support diversity and inclusion on campus with a 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Read more...
McAuliffe Center to Become New Home for NASA Commissioned Exhibit of Deep Space Images
The Framingham State University Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center will be the new home of a stunning collection of astronomical images taken by the NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory. Read more...
Framingham State Again Named Public College of Distinction
Framingham State has once again been recognized as a Public College of Distinction for its efforts to engage students and provide them with innovative learning opportunities in an exciting campus environment. Read more...
President Cevallos Begins Tenure as 16th President of FSU
Dr. F. Javier Cevallos kicked off his tenure as the 16th President of Framingham State University on July 1st with plans to do a lot of exploring during his first few months on campus. Read more...
FSU Gains Approval for Three New Programs
Framingham State University has gained approval from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to launch new Bachelor of Arts programs in Global Studies and American Sign Language (ASL) as well as a new Professional Science Master’s program in Biotechnology. Read more...
FSU community gathers in Lexington for Opening of the Doors Reenactment Ceremony
Members of the Framingham State community gathered in Lexington on July 3rd at the original site of the Lexington Normal School to reenact its opening in 1839.Read more...
Rachael Cooper Honored as One of 29 Who Shine
Rachael Cooper ’14 was one of 29 students from the public colleges and universities around the state to be honored at the State House on May 8th for civic and academic achievements.Read more...
Celebrating 175 Years at Commencement
Thousands gathered on the Framingham Town Green on Sunday, May 18th, to congratulate the latest class of FSU graduates and celebrate the University’s 175th Anniversary.Read more...
FSU Hosts MetroWest School Day Games
Hundreds of people flocked to Bowditch Field on May 2nd for the 4th Annual Special Olympics MetroWest School Day Games hosted by Framingham State University.Read more...
FSU Students Award $10,000 to Lowell Charity
For the students in Dr. Ira Silver’s Nonprofit Giving course at Framingham State University, the growing opportunity divide in American society isn’t just a subject to talk about in class - it’s a problem they’re equipped to go out into the world and mitigate. Read more...
FSU Celebrates Innovation Center Grand Opening
MetroWest business leaders, state officials and local entrepreneurs gathered outside the Jonathan Maynard Building in Framingham on April 22nd to celebrate the grand opening of FSU’s Entrepreneur Innovation Center.Read more...
Historian and Poet Afua Cooper Shares Her Research on Mary Miles
Celebrated poet and historian, Dr. Afua Cooper, shared her groundbreaking research in uncovering the hidden history of black people in Canada during a visit to Framingham State University on April 2.Read more...
Students Develop Marketing Campaign with Google Employees
Students in Professor Randall Glickman’s Marketing Principles class are getting the opportunity to team with one of the world’s most successful companies this semester on a project to drive up attendance at FSU athletic events.Read more...
Mass Life Sciences Center Announces $3 Million Grant for Hemenway Hall Renovations
Framingham State University has received the final piece of funding needed to complete a large-scale renovation and addition to Hemenway Hall that will transform the University’s STEM programs.Read more...
Students Celebrate Their Accomplishments at Winter Commencement
Students, faculty, family and friends gathered at Framingham State on February 8 to celebrate the 2014 Winter Commencement Ceremony. The University conferred 301 bachelor’s degrees and 269 master’s degrees during two ceremonies in Dwight Hall Performing Arts Center.Read more...
Several events planned for Framingham State’s 175th Anniversary
Framingham State University, America’s oldest public normal school founded for the education of teachers, celebrates its 175th Anniversary in 2014 and FSU is encouraging the entire community to join in on a series of events, lectures and exhibits.Read more...
Dr. Singh Recognized for Proposed Case Study Related to Global Warming
Framingham State Physics Professor Vandana Singh is one of 13 professors from around the country to be recognized as a STIRS (Scientific Thinking and Integrative Reasoning Skills) Scholar for her case study proposal to explore the impact of drilling for oil and natural gas in the Arctic.Read more...
Dr. F. Javier Cevallos to become 16th President of FSU
Dr. F. Javier Cevallos is set to become the 16th president of Framingham State University in July, after receiving confirmation from the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.Read more...
Board of Trustees Recommends Dr. F. Javier Cevallos as 16th President of FSU
The Board of Trustees of Framingham State University has unanimously recommended the appointment of Dr. F. Javier Cevallos as the 16th president of Framingham State University.Read more...
