Features

Above: FROM LEFT: Aspen Zheng ’24, Gregg Rosen ’86, Zoe Kalaijakis ’24, and Peter Spylios ’24. Zheng, Kalaijakis, and Spylios are among those who’ve been helped by the Rosen Fund.  Gala raised $300,000 for the Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund By Deborah Alvarez O’Neil Photos by Matt Wright ’10 Few thought they could truly make it […]

How do solar systems begin? How does life begin? Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt tuned into radio signals from space to bring us enticingly closer to the answers. By Nancy Sheehan  In the vast expanse of the universe, where stars are born and planets take shape, a class of molecules known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons […]

Above: Manny Ramirez ’24, M.S. ’26, at left, interviews Paul Zalauskas ’25. Manny Ramirex ’24, M.S. ’26, discovered his creative career path while getting a taste of social media stardom. Story and Photos By Nancy Sheehan Manny Ramirez ’24, M.S. ’26, is an Instagram celebrity on campusthanks to his popular Mic’d Up Mondays video series. […]

By Rebecca Cross and Ross Griffiths Photos courtesy of Worcester State Archives When Worcester State was founded in 1874, the world was in the midst of rapid change. The United States was grappling with the aftermath of the Civil War, which had ended just nine years prior, and expanding into the “Wild West” via the […]

Worcester State strengthens the college pipeline and supports the transition to college for local K-12 students with programs offered by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Latino Education Institute, and Early College Worcester Story by Taryn Plumb ’04 Photos by Matt Wright ’10 College is a gateway to new opportunities, discovery, and the next phase of […]

Take a stroll around campus, and you will find the names of faculty, alumni, students, and friends of the institution on buildings, academic and student enrichment programs, and athletic facilities. In fact, much of the university’s tremendous growth over the last 150 years has been supported by benefactors, many of them devoted alumni whose gifts […]

Dinosaur tracks, Socrates, and a splendid old oak tree Photos by Matt Wright ’10 Every college campus tells a story, in part, through its artwork, gifts, and unique features. Worcester State’s iconic Tiffany Gates along Chandler Street welcome everyone to campus. Here are the stories of some of the other treasures you will find in […]

The Worcester State Teaching Garden cultivates skills, connection, and some lovely harvests. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Chandler Street sits a small patch of greenery that is a local hub for education and community engagement. Established in 2011, the Worcester State Teaching Garden is a beloved space used by members of the university and […]

Worcester State’s historic Tiffany Gates are restored to their full glory. As Worcester State University celebrates its 150th anniversary, a restoration project has turned back the hands of time to unveil the magnificence of a university landmark that stands as a testament to the loyalty of its alumni. In early spring 2024, the university embarked […]

Students find community, build friendships, and foster school spirit in the university’s residence halls. By Mallory Dupuis ’26 Photos by Nancy Sheehan and Matt Wright ’10 As far back as 1891, Worcester State University had a mission to make on-campus housing a reality for students. The first residence hall on the original St. Ann’s Hill […]