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A group of seven nursing students and their faculty advisors from Atlantic Technological University – Letterkenny campus in Ireland, visited Worcester State University recently as part of a long-standing international academic exchange program between the two institutions. The visit, fully funded by the Worcester State Foundation, included attending classes, laboratory learning, and interactive discussion with […]
This story first appeared in the University Advancement Fall 2025 Donor Impact Report, whose theme is “Thank you for believing in me.” When Nancy Vickery-Taylor ’26 graduates from Worcester State with a bachelor’s in elementary education, it will be a full-circle moment. For one, her granddaughter will graduate from college the same week. And, Vickery-Taylor […]
The Oct. 17 symposium, “Meeting the Moment: Safeguarding Education Pathways for Latino Students in Massachusetts,” will feature policymakers, K-12 and higher education leaders, and Latino youth Worcester State University will host educators, policymakers, and youth from around the state Friday, Oct. 17, for a symposium focused on safeguarding and expanding educational opportunities for Latino students. […]
In a time of uncertainty for academic libraries, Worcester State University has received a lifeline from an anonymous donor to maintain access to a suite of essential research databases. Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) announced it would discontinue funding for more than 20 statewide databases, including many relied upon by […]
In an exciting new partnership, Worcester State University has established an agreement that allows select undergraduate students to seamlessly transition into graduate programs at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. The agreement covers five areas of study at Worcester State: English, history, political science, sociology, and urban studies. Qualifying students can apply to pursue one of […]
In a push to broaden the cultural perspectives of its students, Worcester State University plans to offer two new language courses this fall— Quechua and Vietnamese. Antonio Guijarro-Donadios, chair of the World Languages Department, said the new language offerings are a way to expand the department beyond Spanish, which is currently the dominant focus. “If […]
Worcester State University recently announced a $1.24 million gift from Becker College that will have a profound, lasting impact on the university’s nationally ranked Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing. “We are honored and thrilled to accept this transformational gift from Becker College,” said Worcester State University President Barry Maloney. “We are deeply grateful […]
In a move that underscores its commitment to teacher preparation and local schools, Worcester State University has officially reopened its Center for Pre-K-12 Initiatives in Education, providing a hub for innovation and collaboration. The reopening was marked by an event Feb. 26 in the university’s Eager Auditorium that featured a keynote address from award-winning teacher […]
