Two New Exhibitions Open at Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum on March 20th
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A multimedia exhibition called "Wonderscape" featuring the work of five artists, and a painting exhibition from Lori Schouela called "Suspended Landscapes" will go on view at Framingham State University's Danforth Art Museum starting March 20th as part of the Museum's spring exhibition series. Read more...
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Weekly Testing Update – February 25, 2021
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Weekly Testing Update – February 18, 2021
Weekly Testing Update – February 4th, 2021
Weekly Testing Update – February 11th, 2021
Congresswoman Katherine Clark to Deliver Commencement Address to Framingham State University Class of 2021
Framingham State is pleased to announce that Massachusetts Congresswoman Katherine Clark will deliver the commencement address to Framingham State University's Class of 2021 during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, May 23rd.Read more...
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Framingham State Ranked Top Regional Public School by Intelligent.com
The college ranking website intelligent.com recently ranked Framingham State University as the top regional public college in Massachusetts for 2021. Read more...
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Framingham State Education Programs Receive National Recognition from Specialized Professional Associations
Ten of Framingham State University's initial licensure areas within the Education Department have successfully gone through the process of achieving full national recognition from the specialized professional associations connected to each program. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University enters an agreement to provide educational program supporting ten educators from Chile
Framingham State University is proud to announce an historic agreement with the Chile Massachusetts Alliance (ChileMass) to provide an educational program that supports and enhances the linguistic and pedagogic skills of educators in Chile's K-12 schools in spring and fall of 2021.Read more...
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Weekly Testing Update – January 28, 2021
Framingham State University and MassBay Community College Selected to Take Part in New Initiative Designed to Advance Transfer Pathways for Underrepresented Student Populations
Framingham State University (FSU) and MassBay Community College have been selected to take part in a new Equity Transfer Initiative (ETI) that is designed to increase transfer rates from 2-year to 4-year colleges for African American, Hispanic, adult, and first-generation learners. Read more...
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Weekly Testing Update – January 21, 2021
Weekly Testing Update – January 14, 2021
Framingham State Part of New Program to Aid Homeless Teens Seeking a College Education
Framingham State University and MassBay Community College are part of a new scholarship program that provides free access to residence halls, meal plans and case management to homeless teens who enroll at one of the two institutions. Read more...
Categories: NewsWeekly Testing Update – Jan. 7, 2021
Weekly Testing Update – Dec. 23, 2020
Weekly Testing Update – Dec. 17th, 2020
Framingham State University Commits to Freezing Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Housing Rates for 2021-2022 Academic Year
Weekly Testing Update – Dec. 10, 2020
President Cevallos Joins Leaders Across the United States in Affirming Commitment to Global Climate Action on the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement
December 12th marks the five-year anniversary of the world coming together to sign on to the Paris Agreement and Framingham State University is marking the moment by committing to a national mobilization for a clean energy economy and centering their own operations in pursuit of climate action. In doing so, FSU] joins over 1,000 leaders from local governments, businesses, universities, and other institutions across the country as part of the “America Is All In” joint statement.Read more...
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Weekly Testing Update - Dec. 3, 2020
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Thanksgiving Break Updates and Travel – Nov. 17, 2020
Thanksgiving at FSU
International Student Camila Wendorff Earns Prestigious Biotechnology Scholarship
FSU international student Camila Wendorff '21 is the recipient of the 1st ever Henri A. Termeer Student Scholarship, awarded by The Termeer Foundation and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd).Read more...
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Framingham State Named a Top College for United States Veterans
Framingham State University has been ranked a top college for United States Veterans by College Factual, an online site that bills itself as one of the largest sources of higher education data in the United States. Read more...
Categories: NewsWeekly Testing Update - November 5, 2020
FSU Recognized for Promoting Well-Being, Safety and Inclusion
Framingham State University has joined 15 percent of colleges across the country that have been recognized with a CPN (Campus Prevention Network) Seal of Prevention for its commitment to promoting well-being, safety and inclusion.Read more...
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FSU Receives Grant from BayPath Elder Services to Expand Free Adventures in Lifelong Learning Program to Isolated Seniors and Seniors from Underrepresented Communities
Categories: NewsFramingham State University Again Named Among the Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges in The Country by the The Princeton Review
Framingham State University has again been placed among the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country, according to The Princeton Review’s latest guide to green colleges. Read more...
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Weekly Testing Update – Oct. 15, 2020
On-Campus Flu Vaccine Clinics – October 9, 2020
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FSU Receives 40,000 Grant from the Baker Administration to Increase Dual Enrollment Opportunities for Low-Income, Underrepresented and First Generation Students
The Baker Administration has awarded Framingham State University $40,000 to expand access to higher education opportunities to low-income, underrepresented and first generation students through the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Program (CDEP). Read more...
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FSU Library Receives $7,500 Grant to Foster Increased Civic Engagement
Framingham State University’s Whittemore Library aims to become a hub of civic engagement during the upcoming academic year with help from a $7,500 federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Read more...
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Three Exciting New Exhibitions Open at Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum on September 19th
Photo Credit: Katherine Gulla, Fossil 4, 2015
The work of artists Katherine Gulla, Rebecca Hutchinson and Catherine Smith will be on display at Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum starting September 19th as part of the museum’s fall exhibition series. Read more...
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Thursday COVID Testing Update – September 10, 2020
Framingham State Announces Virtual Arts & Ideas Series
The COVID19 pandemic isn’t stopping Framingham State University from moving ahead with an exciting lineup of speakers, films, exhibitions and performances for its 2020-2021 Arts & Ideas Series. Read more...
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Framingham State University Recognized with Award for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Framingham State University has again been recognized for its efforts to support diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Read more...
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FSU COVID-19 Data
Responsibilities and expectations for students this fall – August 21, 2020
Continuity Team Updates for the Week of August 16th
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Campus Public Health Metrics – August 12, 2020
Student Complaint Form for Online Courses
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Student Community Health Commitment – August 3rd
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Continuity Team Updates for the Week of July 27th
FSU Biotechnology Students Win ISPE Chapter of the Year Award
Categories: NewsFramingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum Reopening to Public August 1st
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Fall Athletics Update – July 16, 2020
Student Life Information for Fall 2020 – July 14th, 2020
Continuity Team Updates for the Week of July 6th
FSU Announces 2020 Distinguished Faculty and Librarians
President Cevallos responds to federal order on international student visas – July 8, 2020
Continuity Team Updates for the Week of June 29th
Tentative list of courses with a face-to-face component - June 26, 2020
Continuity Team Updates for the Week of June 22nd
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Framingham State University Vice President Dr. Constanza Cabello Named to AASCU 2020 Millennium Leadership Initiative
Dr. Constanza Cabello, Framingham State University’s Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, has been named to a prestigious leadership initiative that has been successful in shaping future college presidents and chancellors from underrepresented backgrounds.Read more...
Residence Hall Updates: First-Year Students – June 19, 2020
Residence Hall Updates: Returning Students – June 19, 2020
FSU Repopulation Plan for the Fall – June 19, 2020
Statement from President Cevallos on FSU commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution
Safely Repopulating Campus
Framingham State University Launches Intensive Program Focused on Race and Equity Training for STEM Faculty
Beginning this week, 11 faculty members from Framingham State University and 4 from MassBay Community College will take part in the Framingham State University STEM Racial Equity Institute, which is the centerpiece of a $1 million grant FSU received from the Howard Hughes Institute (HHMI) in 2018. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Receives $100,000 from Cummings Foundation to Create a Summer Bridge Program for Low-Income and First-Generation Students
Framingham State University (FSU) has received a $100,000 grant spread over four years from Cummings Foundation to create a Summer Bridge Program for underrepresented and first-generation students from low-income households. Read more...
Danforth Art School at Framingham State University Offering its Summer Arts Program Remotely
The Danforth Art School at Framingham State University is moving its Summer Arts Program online, providing students with a wonderful creative outlet while they are stuck at home. Read more...
Categories: NewsPlanning for the Fall – May 22, 2020
CARES Act
FSU Senior Mary Kate O’Day Named 2020 MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Reigning Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Basketball Player of the Year, senior guard Mary Kate O'Day (Berlin, Mass.) has been selected the 2020 MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year as selected by the conference's eight Directors of Athletics.Read more...
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Continuity Teams
COVID19 Emergency Working Group and Subcommittees
Students in Non-Profit Giving Course Overcome Pandemic Obstacles and Award $10,000
The COVID19 pandemic has taken a massive toll on non-profits and charitable organizations, as the need for services has skyrocketed while donations have dropped off. Read more...
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Looking Ahead: Important Information and Updates – April 29, 2020
Framingham State Ranked in the Top 25 Nationwide for Best Value by College Consensus
Framingham State University has been ranked a top 25 "Best Value College for 2020" in the U.S. by the rankings website College Consensus. Read more...
Categories: NewsUpdate on face coverings while on campus – April 23, 2020
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2nd Annual Mancuso Scholars Receive Opportunity to Attend FSU at No Cost
Nicolle Fernandes has dreamed of going to college since she was a young child, motivated in part by having opportunities her mother lacked growing up in Brazil. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State University Recognized as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Framingham State University has been recognized as an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Read more...
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Email and Phone Contacts for Questions – April 7, 2020
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FSU Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 – April 3, 2020
Remote working update – April 1, 2020
Internet service and hotspot options for students – March 31, 2020
COVID-19: HR Information
FSU's Focus on Equity During COVID-19
Information on Contacting the Information Technology Services (ITS) Office – March 26, 2020
Promoting Faculty and Student Work in our Remote Environment – March 26, 2020
FSU Provides Over $8,000 in Medical Supplies to MetroWest Medical Center
Responding to a call from local hospitals and other medical organizations, Framingham State University has gathered more than $8,000 worth of medical gloves, masks, alcohol swabs, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, isolation gowns and other supplies on campus to provide to the MetroWest Medical Center. The supplies are critical to protecting front line medical professionals and patients fighting the COVID-19 coronavirus. Read more...
Categories: NewsContact Information for Student Development Offices – March 23, 2020
Update on Governor’s Executive Order – March 23, 2020
Information on Housing, Meal, and Parking Credits for Spring – March 20, 2020
Update from ITS on relocation and scaled-down presence – March 19, 2020
Update on Availability of Student Services Center – March 19, 2020
Announcement of Commencement Postponement - March 18, 2020
Update from facilities on enhanced cleaning efforts – March 9, 2020
Update for students on move to remove classes – March 16, 2020
Update for faculty on move to remote classes – March 16, 2020
Initial message to FSU community with info on COVID-19 – January 31, 2020
Information on moving off campus – March 17, 2020
Information on COVID-19 and guidance for traveling – March 3, 2020
Information for students on best sources of information on COVID-19 – March 10, 2020
Information for staff on working remotely – March 14, 2020
Information for faculty about training for remote teaching – March 10, 2020
Guidance on spread of COVID-19 and potential that it impacts our community – February 29, 2020
Announcement of cancelation of all international travel and study abroad – March 9, 2020
Announcement canceling classes the week of March 23-27 – March 11, 2020
Remote Teaching/Working Resources for Faculty & Staff
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Women's Basketball Wins First MASCAC Title
The top seed Framingham State University women's basketball team received 27 points from Tournament MVP Mary Kate O'Day '20 as the Rams defeated third seed Worcester State 66-51 in the championship game of the 2020 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Basketball Tournament at the Athletic Center on February 29th.Read more...
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FSU Recognized for Excellence in Inclusion by Strive for College
Students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education or come from a low-income household continue to be severely underrepresented on college campuses, despite high educational aspirations. While over 80 percent of such students have expectations of going to college in the tenth grade, only 20 percent will earn a bachelor's degree by the age of 25. Read more...
Categories: NewsRussell McCauley
I came into this university freshman year to study Geography with a concentration focused in the growing field of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The faculty within the Geography Department are so knowledgeable and caring - they always go above and beyond. They encourage my peers and I to work hard and be conscious of the world around us.Read more...
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Pine Street Inn President Lyndia Downie and AP White House Reporter Jonathan Lemire to Serve as FSU Commencement Speakers
Framingham State is pleased to announce that Pine Street Inn President and Executive Director Lyndia Downie and Associated Press White House Reporter and Political Analyst Jonathan Lemire will serve as the University's commencement speakers on Sunday, May 24. Read more...
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Framingham State Ranked Among Most Transformative Colleges by Money.com
A recent list of the country's Most Transformative Colleges by the Website Money.com placed Framingham State University 40th in the country. Read more...
Categories: NewsNew Self-Care Station Provides Students 24/7 Access to Free Healthcare Products
Until recently, the McCarthy Campus Center alcove by the third floor stairwell was only home to a soda and candy machine.Read more...
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Framingham State Launching a Graduate Degree in Organizational Leadership
Framingham State University is preparing to launch a new Master of Science Degree this fall designed for students who recently completed their bachelor’s degree and are looking for future careers in leadership and management roles. Read more...
Categories: NewsAynsley Rosenbaum '97 Named Framingham State Head Football Coach
Framingham State University Offensive Coordinator Aynsley Rosenbaum has been named the new Head Coach of the Rams football program.Read more...
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Freddy Watson
As a transfer student coming into Framingham State University for my junior year, I was hesitant about the transition into a new college.Read more...
Framingham State Football Head Coach Tom Kelley Retires from Coaching
After 13 seasons as the head coach of the Framingham State University football program, Director of Athletics Thomas Kelley is retiring from coaching, but will remain with the Rams as Director of Athletics.Read more...
Categories: NewsFSU’s MBA Program Receives Full Accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education
The leading organization overseeing the quality and level of excellence of college business programs throughout the world has granted full accreditation to Framingham State University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program. Read more...
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Dr. Joseph M. Adelman Elected as a Member of the Prestigious American Antiquarian Society
Framingham State University History Professor Dr. Joseph M. Adelman learned in November that he has been elected as a member of the exclusive American Antiquarian Society (AAS) in Worcester, MA. Founded in 1812 by printer and book publisher Isaiah Thomas, the AAS houses the largest and most accessible collection of books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, periodicals, music, and graphic arts material dating back to the first European settlers to what is now the United States, through 1876. Read more...
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FSU Students Celebrate Graduation from UN Millennium Fellowship Program
A group of eight Political Science students and one History student at Framingham State University recently graduated from the Class of 2019 Millennium Fellowship program organized by the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN). Read more...
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Mandip Singh
As a young child in India, Mandip Singh watched his father head off to America hoping to set up a new life for his loved ones. By the time he turned seven, the family was able to reunite in Melrose, MA, where they have worked extremely hard ever since running a restaurant and living out the American Dream.Read more...
Steve Moysey
Having led multinational business groups and entrepreneurial technology startups for much of his career, Professor Steve Moysey knows a lot about how and why companies succeed or fail.Read more...
Sayana Medina-Carrasco
I came to Framingham State to learn how to be an art therapist because I aspire to help people with mental illness. I grew up with mental illness around me and I want to be able to help people who don’t know how to express themselves do so through art.Read more...
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Interdisciplinary Symposium to Explore the Intersection Between Space Exploration and Earth Sustainability
A major symposium titled “Sustainable Space, Sustainable Earth: From Ideas to Action,” will be held at Framingham State University on Friday, Dec. 6th, and feature an interdisciplinary group of scholars from Harvard University, MIT, Boston College, the U.S. Naval War College, Framingham State University and more. Read more...
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FSU Dedicates Student Veterans Center in Honor of Captain Michael Haskell '76
On Tuesday, Nov. 12th, Framingham State University dedicated its student Veterans Services Center in honor of alumnus Michael Haskell ’76, a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps who died in combat in 1983.Read more...
Categories: NewsFootball and Men's Soccer Win MASCAC Championships
The Framingham State University football and men’s soccer teams finished as champions of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Association (MASCAC) this fall and will play in their respective NCAA tournaments.Read more...
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More than $1 million Paid to FSU Students Through the CHOICE Internship Program Since 2013
Environmental Science and Policy major Rose Determan ’20 knew she had found the perfect experiential internship opportunity at the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) in Weston during the summer following her junior year. Read more...
Categories: NewsFramingham State Was Again Named Among the Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges in The Country by Princeton Review
Framingham State University has again been placed among the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country, according to The Princeton Review’s latest guide to green colleges. Read more...
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FSU Receives Approval from Board of Higher Ed to Rename North Hall in Honor of First African American Graduate
North Hall will soon be renamed in honor of Mary Elizabeth (Miles) Bibb, a pioneering abolitionist and the first African American graduate of Framingham State University, after the proposal received approval from the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday, October 22.Read more...
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Smithsonian Donates Replica Statue of Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 Spacesuit to FSU’s Christa McAuliffe Center
Framingham State University’s Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning is the new home of a 3D replica statue of Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit, thanks to a donation from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.Read more...
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Framingham State Police Take Part in the Pink Patch Project to Raise Money and Awareness for the Fight against Breast Cancer
Members of the Framingham State University Police Department will be sporting vibrant pink versions of their uniform patches in October as part of the Pink Patch Project, which seeks to raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Read more...
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MassBay and Framingham State Receive Funding to Help Underserved Populations Pursue Degrees in Computer Science
MassBay Community College and Framingham State University are pleased to announce that the Baker-Polito Administration has awarded a $210,351 Higher Education Innovation Fund grant to collaborate with Framingham High School and Joseph P. Keefe Regional Technical School to increase the number of underrepresented and underserved students pursuing degrees in computer science related fields. The Commonwealth has identified computer science occupations a growing workforce gap and this projects focuses on improving the pipeline of computer science majors and careers, with a specific focus on underrepresented populations.Read more...
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Framingham State University Recognized with Award for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Framingham State University has again been recognized for its efforts to support diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Read more...
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Students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education or come from a low-income household continue to be severely underrepresented on college campuses, despite high educational aspirations. While over 80 percent of such students have expectations of going to college in the tenth grade, only 20 percent will earn a bachelor's degree by the age of 25.