Featured Story
Rise Up for Rosen!
Few thought they could truly make it happen. Imagine planning a black tie gala for 200 guests from across the country—a heartfelt tribute to a cherished spouse and father, a dear friend and esteemed colleague, a proud alumnus and generous philanthropist—all without the guest of honor finding out.
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Alumni Feature
Leading with Purpose
Celia Johnston Blue ’00 is creating lasting change through public service, mentorship, and advocacy.
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Student Feature
The Ultimate Equestrian Challenge
Members of the Worcester State equestrian team compete on new horses at every event. In the process, they learn to trust and adapt—and to communicate across species.
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University Feature
The Power of the Student Press
From mustache bans to Fleetwood Mac, newly digitized newspapers shed light on Worcester State across generations.
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Alumni Feature
The Power of Work—and Working to Help People
Ted Hebert '74 started as a gopher at a swimming pool company at age 14. Today, he owns his own pool company and is a respected community philanthropist.
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Alumni Feature
5 Questions for Samantha Paradis
Samantha Paradis ’20, M.S. ’22, owns Sam’s Stems, a floral boutique in Central Massachusetts that works with local flower farmers to source fresh, sustainable blooms and preserve their beauty, and that offers flower-arranging workshops. We caught up with Paradis to talk about her business, her time at Worcester State, and the power of flowers.
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Student Feature
Our Resident Influencer
Manny Ramirez '24, M.S. '26, discovered his creative career path while getting a taste of social media stardom.
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