{"id":7915,"date":"2025-09-03T19:23:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T19:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worcester.edu\/campus-life\/?p=7915"},"modified":"2026-01-05T21:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:44:21","slug":"welcome-week-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worcester.edu\/campus-life\/2025\/09\/03\/welcome-week-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Week 2025: Wicked Good Times Ahead at Worcester State!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Welcome to Worcester State University, where we\u2019re kicking off the 2025-2026 academic year with a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wicked Good<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Welcome Week! Whether you&#8217;re a new student or a returning Lancer, this week is packed with exciting events, opportunities to connect, and plenty of chances to show off your school spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From beach-themed bashes to movie nights under the stars, there&#8217;s something for everyone. 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