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Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition coming to Framingham State University’s Henry Whittemore Library

The Henry Whittemore Library at Framingham State University is one of 50 U.S. libraries newly selected to host Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association (ALA) that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. ...more
Framingham State University Becomes an Affiliate of Bee Campus USA

Framingham State University has become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. FSU joins many other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators. ...more
Physician, Author and Trauma Expert Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia to Give Framingham State University’s Keynote Commencement Address

Framingham State University is proud to announce that noted physician, author, researcher, and trauma expert Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia (Dr. AMC) will give the keynote commencement address to the Class of 2024 during the undergraduate commencement ceremony. ...more
FSU Receives $1 million in federal funding to create a virtual simulation lab at the Christa McAuliffe Center

Last week, the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation helped secure $1 million in federal funding to create a state-of-the-art simulation lab in the newly renovated Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning at Framingham State University. ...more
Framingham State University’s Danforth Museum and School Receives $100,000 Endowment Gift

On February 26, Framingham State University’s Danforth Museum and School received word that it is the recipient of a $100,000 unrestricted endowment gift. Donors Katherine and Robert Eyre stated that they made the gift “to benefit the activities and initiatives of both the Museum and the Art School.” This gift is the first to be specifically designated for an unrestricted endowment fund since the institution became part of Framingham State University. ...more
FSU Hires Dr. Lauren Nolfo-Clements as its new Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Framingham State University is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Lauren Nolfo-Clements as its new Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), effective July 15th, 2024. ...more
Women’s Basketball Wins MASCAC Tournament Championship

The top-seeded Framingham State University women's basketball team outscored Bridgewater State 22-9 in the fourth quarter en route to a 74-62 win to claim the 2024 MASCAC Championship in front of a standing room only crowd at Logan Gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 24th. The Rams capture their third title in four seasons and earn the MASCAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. They will face Scranton in the first round of the tournament during the first weekend in March. ...more
The Spring Exhibitions at Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum Are Now on Display

Front Cover Image Credit: Bob Kephart, (The Root of the Matter 2023 Metal, wood)
The Spring Exhibitions at the Danforth Art Museum merge the past and the present and create a space for storytelling, discovery, and understanding. In three exhibitions in a wide range of media, artists peel back layers of history and confront the past through visual interpretations that provide broader understanding of the present. Each artist uses their chosen medium, lived experiences, and connection to place to explore history, culture, the natural world, collecting, and personal agency—all while urging us to be proper stewards of the world in which we live. ...more
Danforth Museum Curates Black History Month Art Exhibition in the Center for Inclusive Excellence

Front page photo credit: Sonya Tanae Fort "Side View, 2021.
Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum has teamed up with FSU’s Center for Inclusive Excellence on a special display of five beautiful pieces of art created by Black artists. ...more
Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families Receives Grant to Offer Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities

As the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families nears its 4-year anniversary of providing support to local educators and families with students who have disabilities and unmet needs, it continues to ramp up the free resources it offers to these communities. ...more
Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz To Deliver MLK Commemorative Lecture at Framingham State University on January 25th

The community is invited to attend Framingham State University’s MLK Commemoration Lecture this month featuring Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Civil Rights Icon Malcolm X. ...more
Sofia Wilson Earns Prestigious Internship at University of Victoria in Canada

Framingham State University junior Sofia Wilson is heading north in the spring for a Mitacs Globalink Research Internship under the direction of Dr. Janelle Jenstad at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. ...more
Framingham State University’s Christa McAuliffe Center is reborn as a 21st Century interdisciplinary facility following nearly $8 million renovation

When you walk into the Christa McAuliffe Center's newly renovated planetarium these days, you are just as likely to find health studies students meditating under the stars, or art students reviewing their original creations on the dome, as you are to find an astronomy class deeply engaged in discussion on the origins of the universe. ...more
Professor Joseph Adelman among a Group of Distinguished Historians who file an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Major First Amendment Case

A group of noted historians that include Framingham State History Professor Joseph M. Adelman filed an Amicus Brief to the United States Supreme Court on December 7th related to two cases coming before the court with First Amendment implications. ...more
Volleyball Wins MASCAC Tournament

Led by Tournament MVP Anna Szymanski, the fourth seed Framingham State University volleyball team upset third seed MCLA 3-2 earlier this month to capture the 2023 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Volleyball Tournament Championship. The win earned the team an automatic bid into the Division III NCAA Tournament, where they would go on to fall to nationally ranked Ithaca. ...more
Framingham State University Named Among the Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges in The Country by The Princeton Review

Framingham State University has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges for the 12th time by The Princeton Review®. ...more
McAuliffe Center-led Heat Mapping Campaign Identifies Urban Heat Islands Where Temperatures Register More than 10 Degrees Hotter Than Greener Areas

The results from an Urban Heat Mapping Campaign led by Framingham State University’s Christa McAuliffe Center in July are in, providing hard evidence of the increased burden of extreme temperatures on people living in urban areas. ...more
Framingham State Receives $503,000 For New Science Equipment from the Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC)

The Mass Life Sciences Center has approved more than half a million in funding to Framingham State University for the purchase of two state-of-the-art pieces of equipment critical to the study of the life sciences. ...more
The Fall Exhibitions at Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum focus on the work of three New England-based artists

The Fall Exhibitions at the Danforth Art Museum focus on the work of three New England-based artists working across media, approaching themes of perseverance, resilience, and acceptance. ...more
Project On-Ramp Connects FSU Students with Careers in the Thriving Local Biotech Industry

It'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. ...more
Framingham State Recognized as a Top Regional University in the North by U.S. News & World Report

Framingham 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. ...more
Mancuso Scholarship is a Dream Come True for Two Local Students

Worcester 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. ...more
Framingham State University Hires Joseph Cecchi as new University Chief of Police

Framingham State University is pleased to announce the hiring of Joseph Cecchi to serve as the University's next Chief of Police. ...more
FSU Spanish Honors Society Earns National Recognition

Framingham 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. ...more
Framingham State’s McAuliffe Center Plays a Leading Role in Regional Climate Adaptation Efforts with Heat Mapping Campaign

A 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. ...more
Ramsey is Sworn in as FSU's First Ever K9 Comfort Dog

The 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. ...more
President Niemi Reaffirms FSU’s Commitment access, equity and inclusion following Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Tells Framingham State University Graduates to "Take Up Space" in the World

Congresswoman 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. ...more
Dr. Nancy S. Niemi is Sworn in as the 17th President of Framingham State University

Dr. Nancy S. Niemi (full bio) 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. ...more
Framingham State University Hires Iris P. Godes as New Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management

Framingham State University is excited to announce the hiring of Iris P. Godes as the Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management beginning on May 22nd, 2023. ...more
Framingham State University Appoints Dr. Marilyn A. Cleary as the new Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education

Framingham 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. ...more
FSU Celebrates the Opening of the Mancuso Humanities Workforce Preparation Center

The 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. ...more
McAuliffe Center Selected to Participate in an Urban Heat Mapping Project Organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

With 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. ...more
Laurie Richards-Farnsworth Named Massachusetts Outstanding Nutrition and Dietetics' Student

Framingham State University student Laurie Richards-Farnsworth is the 2023 recipient of the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Outstanding Student award. ...more
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to Deliver Commencement Address to the Framingham State University Class of 2023

Framingham 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. ...more
Framingham State University Receives $1.39 million from Mass Office of Health and Human Services to Train More Mental Health Counselors

Framingham 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. ...more
Framingham State Launching a New Major in Sports Management

Framingham 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. ...more
Visionary Boston takes a closer look at the work of three artists who played a role in defining the mid-century Boston art world

A 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. ...more
Christimara (Christy) Garcia Hired to Lead Framingham State University Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC)

Christimara (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.
Garcia is a business executive with more than 20 years of experience, including 15 years dedicated to Innovation Management. Most recently she was the founder of the Catalyze Innovations Initiative, where she spearheaded the launch of several Innovation Bootcamp programs, including a BIPOC Entrepreneurship program, training and mentoring more than 100 entrepreneurs in applying disruptive innovation to achieve business prosperity, social-economic growth, and inclusion.
“We are thrilled to have Christy take over as Director of the FSU Innovation Center,” says Dr. Patricia Thomas, Dean of the College of Business. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and research on business innovation to share with our entrepreneurs and the many business interns who work alongside them.”
Gracia is the founder of ABGI Brasil, one of South America's most recognized innovation consulting firms. From 2007 to 2018, she supported the growth and expansion of more than 200 companies in Brazil and around the world, providing services such as innovation and ESG projects fundraising, legal structuring, business set-up, project management, and innovation labs structuring.
She earned her MBA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Brazil and has a graduate certificate from Babson College. ...more
Danforth Art Museum Receives $15,000 in Support from the Foundation for MetroWest

Framingham 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. ...more
Two FSU Faculty Members Selected for North Star Collective’s 2023 Faculty Fellowship Program

Framingham State University Education Professor Folashadé Solomon and Nutrition and Health Studies Professor Marianella Herrera have been selected to participate in a prestigious faculty fellowship program designed to support their professional growth and advancement. ...more
Students share the life-changing impact of early college programs with state leaders

Melanie Cerin is only in her junior year at Framingham High School, but thanks to the MetroWest Scholars Early Start program that she has been a part of since 8^th grade, she has already earned 37 credits toward her college degree. ...more
FSU joins organization that makes it easier for out-of-state students to attend remotely

Framingham State University has been accepted as an institutional participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), clearing the path for out-of-state students to more easily access online courses at FSU. ...more
Framingham State University Named Among the Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges in The Country by The Princeton Review

This is the 11^th time that FSU Has Been Recognized as a 'Green College'
Framingham State University has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges for the 11^th time by The Princeton Review®. ...more
Framingham State University Names Dr. Jeffrey Coleman Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement

Framingham State University is excited to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Coleman has accepted the position of Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement at Framingham State University....more
First Cohort of Underrepresented Faculty Hired as Part of NSF-funded project led by three Massachusetts State Universities

The Massachusetts State Alliance of Framingham State University (FSU), Bridgewater State University (BSU) and Worcester State University (WSU) welcomed five faculty of color as the inaugural cohort for their National Science Foundation (NSF) funded work to create a national model for recruiting and advancing early career STEM faculty of color. ...more
Framingham State To Celebrate the WWII Artwork of Edward Brodney

Framingham State University is hosting a special event on Saturday, October 15, 2022 featuring selected artwork of Edward Brodney, an artist who documented daily life for soldiers in the South Pacific during World War II. ...more
Professor Audrey Kali’s Documentary to be Screened with Temple Grandin at Tufts University

Framingham State University Communication Arts Professor Audrey Kali's documentary film Farm and Red Moon will be screened on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Tufts University followed by a keynote discussion with world-renowned author Dr. Temple Grandin. ...more
Framingham State Recognized as a Top Public Regional University in the North by U.S. News & World Report

Framingham State University has been ranked as a Top Public Regional University for the North Region for 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report, which released its annual rankings on Monday, Sept. 12. ...more
Three Artists Exploring Family and Societal Dynamics Highlight New Exhibitions Opening at Danforth Art Museum in October

Front page image: Jane Szabo, I Wish It Weren't So
The exciting artwork of three talented solo artists looking at complicated family and societal dynamics - while at the same time emphasizing the need for care and empathy - highlight the fall exhibitions at Framingham State University's Danforth Art Museum. ...more