Search Menu EXPAND IN THIS SECTION Our Stories In TRIO SSS, assessment is the foundation for how we make decisions about what services we provide. It is a tool we use to measure our successes. Beth Swartz Director of TRIO Student Support Services To me, a liberal arts and science degree is the ideal course of study for anyone who isn’t really sure of the path they want to take. You never know when a particular subject or teacher will light a spark that will shape the rest of your life. Lighting the Spark Sharon Bernard ‘99 turned a passion for the written word into a rewarding career in the library In any career path, you’re always communicating. It’s important you’re describing things coherently and consistently, whether it’s in a design document or an email or making a pitch to an investor. Finding His Way ­Randy Meech ‘97 puts the foundational skills he learned at Fitchburg State to work as an entrepreneur and innovator My professors taught me all the fundamentals about business, as much as you can from a book. But then they talked how about how to learn, how to work hard. That carried me. Solving Problems Salvatore Emma '83 Studying philosophy definitely helped me analyze the different dimensions of a problem. Philosophy is a concept that can be applied to real-life issues. It’s not a book sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Justice, Truth and Knowledge Ethical Reasoning is a cornerstone of the new general education program I don’t feel like a hero. I took an oath to take care of people and that’s all that I’m trying to do. The New Reality Mallory-Anne Perron '14 One of my English assignments was to write two poems at the end of our semester. I didn't know what to write. After the class, I ended up reading books and enjoying them more, even poetry. Applied Learning The Undergraduate Research Conference spotlights student work All of us are being asked to do things differently, so none of us feels alone. I think the way teachers work is going to change. Total Non-Normal Joseph Baeta '92 I think it’s more important than it’s ever been to get students together to have these social experiences. We’re trying to take that virtual space and make it social. Clubs and organizations adapt to virtual reality By Jordan Costa '21 It feels amazing to see more and more students at Fitchburg State who want to get engaged. It’s so close and dear to me to see young Latinos and people of color, because I totally know what they’re going through. Failure Was Not an Option Getting a College Degree Was Not a Foregone Conclusion for Alexandra Valdez '15 Pagination First page ‹ Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Last page › Falcons, Fly Apply Visit Get Info Back to Top 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697 (978) 665-3000 Directions Contact Us DIRECTORIES MENU - FOOTER - DIRECTORIES Offices & Services Faculty/Staff RESOURCES MENU - FOOTER - RESOURCES FOR Accepted Students Current Students Adult Learners Faculty & Staff Family School Counselors Community INSTITUTION MENU - FOOTER - INSTITUTION Employment Emergency Information Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action/Title IX Clery Act and the Annual Security Report OTHER MENU - FOOTER - OTHER Take a Virtual Campus Tour Fitchburg State Mobile App Bookstore Make a Gift facebook instagram linkedin twitter youtube © 2021 Fitchburg State University All Rights Reserved Site Design by iFactory Fitchburg State uses technology to gather information and better understand visitors’ experiences. By continuing to use this website, you consent to this usage in accordance with our Privacy Policy. I've read it More information