At Worcester State, students engage with faculty to perform cutting-edge, transformative research that serves to advance the world we live in – our community, state, nation, and beyond. The University values the curiosity and drive which leads students to explore a topic of academic interest through research.
We recognize the importance of reinforcing student learning with experiences outside the classroom. Each year, Worcester State recognizes the accomplishments of hundreds of our scholars and researchers at the Celebration of Scholarship and Creativity, and our Faculty Showcase.
STUDENT STORIES
Office of Grants & Sponsored Research Division of University Advancement Shaughnessy Administration Building 2nd Floor – Room A-231
Dr. Nicole Scott Director for the Office of Grants & Sponsored Research nscott1@worcester.edu 508-929-8872
Dr. Henry Theriault Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs htheriault@worcester.edu 508-929-8938
Dr. Allison Dunn adunn@worcester.edu 508-929-8641
Dr. Robert Brooks rbrooks@worcester.edu 508-929-8974
Dr. Randall L. Tracy rtracy@worcester.edu 508-929-8611
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 […]
Experiential learning is the guiding principle of professors Laura Reynolds and Anthony Dell’Aera, the 2024 recipients of the George I. Alden Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is the highest recognition for pedagogy and instruction at Worcester State University. The Center for Teaching and Learning: Faculty Development Center (CTL) created the award to publicly acknowledge […]
RegisteredNursing.org has ranked Worcester State University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program one of the top programs in the state for 2025. The recognition highlights institutions’ dedication to academic excellence and support for nursing students. Rankings are based on a comprehensive methodology that evaluates factors such as program quality, affordability, and graduate success rates. […]
Worcester State undergraduates studying humanities will have new opportunities to learn, build skills, and participate in civic engagement internships at cultural, social, and civic organizations around Worcester with the support of a new National Endowment for the Humanities grant. The $25,000 grant, awarded to Worcester State in late fall 2024, creates the new NEH Spotlight […]
Worcester State students will be able to benefit from the research on disability that two professors did at Worcester’s American Antiquarian Society last summer. Professors Riley McGuire and Kym Meyer, who both have a long interest in disability studies, attended a five-day seminar on visual representations of disability and are bringing what they learned into […]
