Each fall, the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development meets with numerous students who are interested in starting a new student organization. This fall, Student Senate approved seven new student groups, with five more awaiting approval following their submission – learn more about them below!
Read Story Welcome to Spring 2023!
Congratulations to the five students who completed the Excel program this fall: Briana Chang, Caitlin Kincaid, Tyler LaComfora, Audra Miller, and Mikah Williams! Read below to learn more about these amazing student leaders!
Read Story Congratulations to our Excel Graduates

The Student Trustee of Worcester State is an elected position that represents all WSU students on various committees and initiatives across campus. This year, Emma Polak is serving her first term as Student Trustee.
Read Story Meet Emma Polak, Student Trustee

Ian Njihia, from Westford, MA, is a sophomore majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business. Ian is currently the President of the Third World Alliance and a Resident Assistant.
Read Story Student Spotlight | Ian Njihia

The Student Trustee of Worcester State is an elected position that represents all WSU students on various committees and initiatives across campus. This year, Anna Johnson is serving her second term as Student Trustee.
Read Story Meet Anna Johnson, Student Trustee

Each year, an SGA President is elected to work with members of the Student Senate and the Worcester State community to ensure that WSU is serving the needs of all its students. This year, Karen Shalev is serving as SGA President.
Read Story Meet Karen Shalev, SGA President

Imahni Bruno-Reeves, from Boston, MA is a Senior majoring in Communications. Along with her academic course load and involvement in campus leadership programs, Imahni is a former member of the Resident Assistant Staff and Committee Chair for Third World Alliance
Read Story Student Spotlight | Imahni Bruno-Reeves

Arianna Giasson, from Somerset, MA, is a junior in the Occupational Therapy program. Along with her academic course load and involvement in campus leadership programs, Ari is also president of the Student Occupational Therapy Association, secretary of the LGBTQ+ Alliance, and a member of Best Buddies.
Read Story Student Spotlight | Ari Giasson

To understand Jessica Wicks is to understand a little about where she comes from; Memphis, Tennessee. The home of soul. A city full of a spirit, energy, and intensity seldom matched anywhere else. A name meaning established, enduring, and beautiful. And a history reaching as far back as the pharaohs, where the ancient Egyptian capital […]
Read Story Jess Wicks Brings Memphis to WSU

Blake Thorne, a junior from Bridgewater, MA, is a Communication major with a focus in Digital Media Production. Besides acting at the President for the Club Lacrosse Team, Blake is also heavily involved with the Center for Community Media on campus, where he hosts in-studio interviews and fills various studio roles including camera person, technical […]
Read Story Student Spotlight | Blake Thorne