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    New housemaster uses art to teach life lessons  Jul 19, 2008
    Maxwell holds a master s degree in teaching creative arts from Bridgewater State College and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in education leaderships from Fitchburg State College. She received her Bachelor s degree in ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Longtime police chief discusses career, retirement plans  Jul 13, 2008
    Growing up in Hanover, Hayes said he initially set his sights on a teaching career and possibly attending Fitchburg State College for a degree. He adjusted those career goals, though, following the death of his father when he was just a senior at Hanover High. (Hanover Mariner, MA)

    Around Town -- Where was everything?  Jul 13, 2008
    The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester at their respective colleges: Alyssa Amand, High Point University; Elizabeth Campbell and Mary C. Jennings, University of Hartford; Matthew Fallacara, Georgia Tech; Nina McCorry and Richard Herb, Providence College; Caitlin C. Kerrigan, Justine J. Parsons, Jehan M. Ragab and Caitlin M. Sullivan, Fitchburg State College; Sophia Shrand, Northeastern University; Victoria Ibrahim, Katelyn Noyes and... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    High achievers Week of July 3  Jul 8, 2008
    President Robert V. Antonucci of Fitchburg State College has announced the names of Saugus students included on the Dean s List for the spring semester. Jennifer M. Corrigan, Justin J. Grocki, Kaitlyn M. Mabee, Brendan F. McElroy, Nicole Shannon. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)

    Farina stages a victory  Jul 6, 2008
    While Cheatley didn't exert a lot of energy in finishing the Fitchburg State College Circuit stage in fifth place to hold on to the top spot in the General Classification, her teammate, Robin Farina, exploded up the hill on Pearl Street over the final lap to win the third stage of the 49th annual Fitchburg Longsjo Classic in 1 hour 24 minutes 15 seconds. "[Cheatley] worked really hard [Friday] on the mountaintop finish, and we wanted her to rest today and kind of sit in and hold the jersey,... (Boston Globe)

    Former champions return for 49th Longsjo Classic  Jul 3, 2008
    1-mile course that passes through Fitchburg State College. Pro men (3:30 start) go 24 laps for 75 miles, pro women (2 p.m.) complete 11 circuits for 34 miles. (Boston Globe)

    Another Homer for Southeastern grad  Jun 26, 2008
    Homer, who holds a CAGS from Fitchburg State College, graduated from a vocational high school Southeastern Regional in Easton as a carpentry student in 1972. Rodick said the committee met with a representative from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees earlier this year, who said that the applicant pool for superintendents in this area was not very large and if they already had someone working in the position who was doing well, it might be better just to offer that person the job. (Easton Journal, MA)

    Around Town June 18 -- Prized ice cream at the Peacock  Jun 19, 2008
    When available, they are listed along with their degree: University of Maine at Farmington, Rebecca Stevenson, BA, art; Fitchburg State College, Danielle M. Lanzillo, MED, general education studies, and Cassandra Leiter, MED, special education; New England Institute of Technology, Bryant J. Smith, BS, automobile service management; Bryant University, Joseph F. Phillips, BS, business administration; Champlain College, Gary Tilden, BS, software engineering; Providence College, Timothy Broome, BS,... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Endgame for high school athletes is bittersweet  Jun 15, 2008
    Maguire will attend Fitchburg State College, where he plans to study construction management. BOB PIKESalem (N.H.) High tennis. (Boston Globe)

    NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list  Jun 14, 2008
    Keri Lynch Fitchburg State College ... Katrina MacLean Fitchburg State College ... Kelsey Weeks Fitchburg State College. (North Andover Citizen, MA)

    New principal will head north  Jun 13, 2008
    MacCurtain received a bachelor s degree in education and history from Bridgewater State, and then moved on to Fitchburg State College where he received two master s degrees in elementary education and organizational management, with a focus on school management. Schafer told parents he and Dr. Dympna Thomas, Abington s assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services, will work with MacCurtain over the next few months to acclimate him to Abington s school district. (Abington Mariner, MA)

    A Homer for South Shore Vo-Tech  Jun 11, 2008
    Homer, who holds a CAGS from Fitchburg State College, said like his students, he too graduated from a vocational high school Southeastern Regional in Easton as a carpentry student in 1972. He said South Shore Vo-Tech has something unique to offer students, many of whom have reported back that they keep running into each other, professionally, after they graduate. (Hanover Mariner, MA)

    Girls track 17th in Central meet  Jun 10, 2008
    It was a solid showing for the Littleton High girls track team at the MIAA Central Track Tournament at Fitchburg State College last Monday. The Tigers finished tied with Holy Name for 17th place out of 33 schools with 10 points. (Littleton Independent, MA)

    Nazareth Academy graduates eight residents in Class of 2008  Jun 9, 2008
    Julianne Coates has decided to attend Fitchburg State College in the fall. Christina DiGiovanni received a Presidential Scholarship of $60,000 from Merrimack College. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    NATURE (HUMAN AND OTHERWISE): Outdoor summer fun  Jun 6, 2008
    The Museum of Science, along with researchers from Tufts and Fitchburg State College, is starting a citizen science project to study the fate of fireflies. They are trying to get as many people as they can to become firefly watchers. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)

    High achievers  May 29, 2008
    Nicole Shannon of Saugus graduated Saturday, Ma 17 during Fitchburg State College s 112th commencement exercises. Shannon earned a bachelor s degree in elementary education. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)

    Fifth-grade pianist takes top honors  May 28, 2008
    Pianist Kevin Sherman, 11, took first prize in his age category at the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association annual music contest at Fitchburg State College Saturday, May 10. Kevin, the son of Liliya and Michael Sherman of Marblehead, is a fifth-grader at the Village School and studies music with Valerie Henkin at Swampscott Piano School. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    Banks: A woman's price for freedom  May 28, 2008
    She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in human services from Fitchburg State College. She has a job offer and can start work in July but needs a way to get there. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Flannery, Linstad are the leaders of the class  May 22, 2008
    Pamela Linstad, left, and Jennifer Flannery at last weekends commencement at Fitchburg State College ... Jennifer Flannery, senior class president at Fitchburg State College, delivered the student address at her graduation Saturday, while the class vice president and Flannery s close friend Pamela Linstad looked on. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    Honors: May 22  May 21, 2008
    Anna Shneyderman of Brookline was the winner of the second prize in the 13-year-olds division of the Piano competition at the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association, held May 10 at Fitchburg State College. Anna is the daughter of Polina and Boris Shneyderman, and a student of Nina Fried. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Globe Magazine letters  May 18, 2008
    As a professor of history at Fitchburg State College, my favorite classes to teach are more focused courses on topics such as the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide. On the other hand, history teachers face other pressures: Fitchburg State College students who are training to become teachers need to prepare for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure. (Boston Globe)

    SHS Television has new look, enthusiasm for 10th anniverary auction  May 14, 2008
    She plans to major in film and video next year at Fitchburg State College. Ted Maroney, one of the Nahant students and also a senior, says this is only his second semester in TV production but says he is really into making movies. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)

    Atkinson hired as new assistant principal at Frolio  May 9, 2008
    Atkinson has a Bachelor s degree in criminal justice and secondary education from Stonehill College, as well as a Master s degree in education and a certificate of advanced graduate studies from Fitchburg State College. Assistant principal Gerald B. Smith worked with Atkinson in an internship program several years ago. (Abington Mariner, MA)

    Willis named principal at Jenkins Elementary School  May 8, 2008
    Education: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in educational leadership and management, Fitchburg State College; master s in education, Fitchburg State College; bachelor of science, physical education and elementary education, Bridgewater State College. Family: Wife, one child (Cameron) Hometown: Brockton. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Endicott holds off Suffolk in ECAC quarterfinals, 61-59  Mar 6, 2008
    The Gulls will return to action Saturday when they travel to Fitchburg State College to take on top-seeded Coast Guard in the semifinals. Game time is to be announced. (Ecgulls.com)

    City of Industry  Feb 27, 2008
    Farther afield, the Fitchburg State College Campus Center Art Gallery (Hammond Campus Center, 160 Pearl St., 978-665-3177, artgallery ... PartyFitchburg State College's CenterStage (160 Pearl St., 978-665-3709, ) offers a limited but intriguing lineup of concerts (tickets $15-$25) ranging from jazz to hip-hop to chamber music, and will screen films from the Boston Jewish Film Festival on March 11 and April 1 (adults $7, seniors $5, students $3). (Boston Globe)

    Meet new Teacher of the Year  Feb 15, 2008
    Graham, who holds a master s degree in education from Fitchburg State College and a bachelor s degree in health, physical and education and general science from Northeastern University, said she pursued the award because her two mentors Marc Alterio and Gary Nihan, former wellness coordinators in the district nominated her. I ve had some great mentors in Reading since I ve been here and a lot of really wonderful people that I ve had the opportunity to work with and learn from, she said, adding... (Reading Advocate, MA)

    Around Town Feb. 13 -- New Walgreens gets poor reviews  Feb 14, 2008
    The following Marshfield residents made the dean s list for the fall 2007 semester at their respective schools: Fitchburg State College, Matthew T. Nee and Jehan M. Ragab; University of New Haven, Derek J. MacPherson; New England Institute of Technology, Timothy W. Lewis; Assumption College, Meghan C. Cassidy, Nichole A. McIntyre, Caroline K. Walls and Colleen E. Walls; Bryant University, Jesse J. Miller; American University, Timothy Murphy;Colby-Sawyer College, Terri F. Duffy; Georgia Tech,... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    More of this story  Feb 5, 2008
    A business major at Fitchburg State College, Fagan was a marketing intern at Walt Disney World for a year. He used to love to help make the magic for people, the father said. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)

    Around Town Jan. 31 -- Getting back into the groove  Feb 1, 2008
    The following students are graduating from Fitchburg State College: Eric Gill, MED general education studies; Wendy Harper, MED general education studies; Wendy Hermance, CAGS interdisciplinary studies; and Lauren Keyes, MED general education studies. John Doughty and Erik Weikert earned spots on the dean s list at Fitchburg State College. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Woman, 42, is killed in smoky house fire  Jan 24, 2008
    5m for endowed chair Fitchburg State College has received a gift of $1. 5 million to establish an endowed chair in Italian studies and Western civilization. (Boston Globe)

    College recruiters go where the students are: online  Jan 7, 2008
    "Students find us on the Internet," said Pam McCafferty, dean of enrollment management at Fitchburg State College, which in October launched a video campus tour featuring interviews with students and faculty that has drawn more than 21,000 visits. "It's the most consistent thing we see.". (Boston Globe)

    Perfect time to pick up 'Snow Bears'  Jan 7, 2008
    "Today I woke up to the sound of a brachiosaur in the distance. Fighting the good fight: Jack Stalwart (Code Name Courage) is a 9-year-old secret agent who travels the world to combat crime. He swashbuckled onto the literary scene in September and became an instant hit with the second- and third-grade crowd. Look for his fourth adventure, The Caper of the Crown Jewels, in bookstores by the end of January. Elizabeth Singer Hunt writes the paperback chapter books (Weinstein; $4.99). Read All About... (Florida Times-Union)

    Backward glances  Dec 28, 2007
    45 YEARS AGO- Hudson High graduate Bob Meers played end for the undefeated University of Massachusetts Minutemen football team President Joseph Staniunas presided at meeting of Hudson Catholic Parent-Teacher Association A total of 891 pre-schoolers received the Sabin oral vaccine for polio at free clinics sponsored by the Hudson Board of Health Nick DiBuono s orchestra provided music at the Kiwanis Club Christmas Party at Pierozzi s Restaurant, Broad Street Marcia Mealey graduated from Fitchburg... (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Investing in education  Dec 26, 2007
    Robert V. Antonucci is president of Fitchburg State College. Terrence A. Gomes is president of Roxbury Community College. (Boston Globe)

    Quincy man killed in crash  Dec 10, 2007
    Board chairman Frederick W. Clark will head the committee, which includes presidents Jack Wilson of the University of Massachusetts, Robert Antonucci of Fitchburg State College, Terrence Gomes of Roxbury Community College, and Richard Doherty, of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts. The committee plans to name a new chancellor by June. (Boston Globe)

    Business briefs  Dec 6, 2007
    Dacri has been an adjunct professor at Clark University, Assumption College and Fitchburg State College, where he has taught courses in management, human resource management and organizational behavior. Grant workshop for nonprofits. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Brets a good Reid: Junior quarterback helps Sachems head in winning direction  Nov 22, 2007
    Reid would like to continue playing football in college, as long as that college has a good architectural program, like Amherst or Fitchburg State College. And at 5-foot-6, 135-pounds, Reid was, is and will continue to be that little engine that could. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)

    'Take' a look at local writer's new novel  Nov 21, 2007
    He graduated from Fitchburg State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional Writing and then a Bachelor of Science Degree in Film/Media Production. He has worked as a marketing communications writer since 1989 and started his own freelance writing business in 1997. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Jean-Paul Named New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England  Nov 17, 2007
    Also placing players on the squad were American International College, Assumption College, Fitchburg State College, Husson College, Middlebury College, Plymouth State University, Springfield College, Western Connecticut State University, Williams College, WPI and Endicott ... ---Fitchburg State College. (Ecgulls.com)

    Old-look campuses  Nov 6, 2007
    At Fitchburg State College, decades-old lead pipes in the science center mean students can't drink the water ... "This would be a major step forward, and is something the colleges have needed for years," said Robert Antonucci, president of Fitchburg State College and a former state education commissioner. (Boston Globe)

    Candidate, 28, shakes upFitchburg mayoral race  Oct 9, 2007
    Robert V. Antonucci, Fitchburg State College president, who has moderated debates between the candidates, described the difference between the candidates' approaches as the difference between an insider and outsider. "One is a longtime resident and thinks he has the resources here to move the city forward; the other thinks it's time to look at new alternatives and explore new things," he said. (Boston Globe)

    A little night music  Oct 2, 2007
    Fitchburg State College will present a showing of the 1922 silent classic with live accompaniment by The Devil Music Ensemble, with its own, 21st-century take on the film s darkest imaginings ... The film and performance art of the Fitchburg State College CenterStage series ... Tickets at the door are $3 for Fitchburg State College students and visitors under 18 years old, $7 for the general public, and $5 for seniors. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Keynotes for July 23  Oct 2, 2007
    A 2003 graduate of Hudson High School, Bartell received a degree in graphic design from Fitchburg State College in June, where he did an animated short movie as a collaborative side project during his senior year. He and MacDonnell worked throughout the school year and during the entire summer of 2006 to complete the film. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    R Rating Might Be Unlikely To Affect Teens Exposure To Smoking In Movies  Sep 29, 2007
    DiFranza conducted this study with colleagues Murray Laugensen of Health New Zealand, Robert Scragg of the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and Robert J. Wellman, MD, of both UMMS and Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. Note: This story has been adapted from material provided by University of Massachusetts Medical School. (Science Daily)

    In role reversal, he's in camera's eye  Sep 14, 2007
    And Estrella, a "video guy" who had majored in communications media at Fitchburg State College, loves the job, his father, Richard Estrella, said yesterday outside the family's home in New Bedford. But now Matthew Estrella, 26, is at the center of a sports scandal, accused of videotaping the signals sent by the New York Jets defensive coaches during last Sunday's 38-14 rout by the Patriots. (Boston Globe)

    Campus cost hike for birth control sets off concerns  Sep 10, 2007
    Some campus health services, including those at Mount Holyoke College, University of Massachusetts at Boston, and Fitchburg State College, this year will forgo offering birth control pills and will instead write prescriptions for students to be filled at local pharmacies. Since 1989, full-time college students in Massachusetts have been required to have health insurance, either through their school or independently, so most students will be able to get prescription oral contraception for about... (Boston Globe)

    Men's Soccer Game Postponed  Sep 9, 2007
    Fitchburg, MA - The Endicott College men's soccer game scheduled for Saturday September 8, 2007 at Fitchburg State College has been postponed due to severe weather in the Fitchburg area. No make up date or time has yet been announced. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls Fall to Vikings, 4-0  Sep 5, 2007
    Endicott looks to rebound on Saturday as they play non-conference Fitchburg State College ... The Blue and Green look to rebound on Saturday, September 8th as they travel to Fitchburg State College for a 6:00 PM non-conference contest with the Falcons. (Ecgulls.com)

    Governor picks new state board of higher education chairman  Aug 16, 2007
    Bob Antonucci, president of Fitchburg State College, said Clark's appointment shows Patrick's commitment to not only "articulate a bold vision, but also to ensure action.". Peter Schworm can be reached at. (Boston Globe)

    Huppe, Doneski win Harbour Trail titles  Jul 15, 2007
    and former runner at Fitchburg State College, said it was basically a five-guy race the whole time. Germain, too, figured he had the race won when he passed his good friend, Rider, with about 1,200 meters (about 3/4 of a mile) to go. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Inhaling from just 1 cigarette can lead to nicotine addiction  Jul 4, 2007
    DiFranza worked on this study with UMMS colleagues Judith K. Ockene, PhD, Judith A. Savageau, MPH, Kenneth Fletcher, PhD, Lori Pbert, PhD, Jennifer Hazelton, BA, Karen Friedman, BA, Gretchen Dussault, BA, and Connie Wood, MSW; Jennifer OLoughlin, PhD, of McGill University; Ann D. McNeill, PhD, of St. Georges Hospital Medical School at the University of London; and Robert J. Wellman of both UMMS and Fitchburg State College. About the University of Massachusetts Medical School. (EurekAlert!)

    Rytlewski thankful for helping hands  Jul 2, 2007
    "Teammate Alejandro Borrajo, the winner of Friday's Fitchburg State College Circuit Race, finished third overall after taking fifth in the stage. With 275 points, Evans took home the green jersey as the verge points champion, capturing two of yesterday's nine sprint segments.Another table-setter for Rite Aid was Michael Norton, who set the pace for much of Friday's race and placed second in verge points with 100.Shocking the field in the men's criterium was GS Mengoni's Amaurys Perez, a... (Boston Globe)

    Teammates Norton, Borrajo have the Rite approach  Jun 30, 2007
    Rite Aid's Michael Norton, along with Symmetrics's Cameron Evans, set the pace in the latter stages of the 68-mile Fitchburg State College Circuit race, opening a break by as many as 36 seconds with three 3. 1-mile laps to go. (Boston Globe)

    Blue Jays singing college grad's tune  Jun 28, 2007
    Jeff Paquette of Billerica graduated from Fitchburg State College last month with a degree in industrial technology and architecture. After a few job interviews, he had a couple of promising leads. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Senior PGA tour invades Nashawtuc  Jun 17, 2007
    98 seconds at Elliot Field on the campus of Fitchburg State College. That was a tad slower than its All-State time of 48. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Donohue, Stearns shine at Meet of Champions  Jun 3, 2007
    The top six finishers in each event qualified for the New England Championships, which are scheduled to take place at Fitchburg State College this Saturday. Other locals who qualified for the New Englands with top-six finishes were. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Claremont Tech College names new president  Jun 1, 2007
    She moves to Claremont from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts, where she has been vice president for finance, administration and advancement. 2007 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)

    Warren J. McCabe, 89; was journalist  May 26, 2007
    Born in Worcester, Mr. McCabe attended Fitchburg State College and Wentworth Institute of Technology and served in the Navy during World War II.. Mr. McCabe joined the AP in 1937 in Worcester and worked at various offices before coming to Boston. (Boston Globe)

    Reconsidering the reign of the last empress in China  May 26, 2007
    Judy Budz is a professor of English at Fitchburg State College. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    Students spill truth about drinking habits in survey  Mar 24, 2007
    More than 300 colleges and other organizations in the United States, Canada and Australia, including a few in the Boston area -- Bentley College, Brandeis University, Framingham State College and Fitchburg State College -- subscribe to the service. Colleges that subscribe pay a $745 annual fee. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    Patrick's education task  Mar 19, 2007
    In picking Paul Reville, the director of the Rennie Center on Education Policy and Research, to head that group, and Bob Antonucci, president of Fitchburg State College, to chair the higher-education task force, Patrick has tapped respected educators. Once their groups have looked searchingly at problems and responses, it will be time to consider how changes in the governance structure might advance the best strategies. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    Study links TV, smoking among teens  Mar 6, 2007
    "If black adolescents don't identify with white actors, then the smoking behavior of white actors would be less engaging and therefore less effective in influencing black adolescents' behavior," said Wellman, a professor at Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. But Sargent said he didn't think that was the whole story, because black teens watched movies starring black actors who smoked. (Los Angeles Times)

    Niki Tsongas considers politics for herself  Mar 3, 2007
    Each received free tuition and fees to one of the state's nine public colleges, including Fitchburg State College and Bridgewater State College. "I think Congress is setting the stage now for the 21st Century," Niki Tsongas added. (The Standard-Times, MA)

    AT COLLEGE: Nelson, Seahawks headed to NCAA Division III Tournament  Feb 26, 2007
    Wareham's Lindsey Watkins, a junior forward on the Salem State College women's basketball team, scored eight points and pulled down a team-high eight rebounds for the Vikings in a 66-45 loss to Fitchburg State College in the championship game of the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday. Fitchburg State (25-2) earned its first-ever bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament with the victory. (The Standard-Times, MA)

    University status eyed for colleges  Feb 20, 2007
    "If the others change their names, so do we in the spirit of equity and being competitive," said Robert V. Antonucci, president of Fitchburg State College. Bridgewater and Salem State leaders say the name change would also help them as they try to start up their first doctoral programs -- something state law prevents them from doing as state colleges. (Boston Globe)

    Air Force Baseball Announces Coaching Changes For 2007 Season  Feb 14, 2007
    Marchand played collegiate ball for three seasons at St. Anselm College (1995-97, 99) in Manchester, N.H. and one year at Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Mass. where he was an All-Conference selection in 1998. (Airforcesports.com)

    Hometown filmmaker shirks Hollywood  Jan 29, 2007
    " As a filmmaker, D'Agostino, an established actor and model, is impossible to pigeonhole. He studied film at Rhode Island College, and later earned a master's degree in communications from Fitchburg State College, where he filmed "Service at The Altar," a 24-minute documentary inspired by the real-life sex abuse scandal involving former Attleboro priest James Porter. "Service at The Altar" is a no-frills documentarian's documentary, chock-full of candid interviews with clergymen and altar... (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    He's teacher by day, rap artist Lyrical by night  Jan 5, 2007
    His father, a Navy veteran and strict disciplinarian, made an early impression on his son when he graduated from Fitchburg State College with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering after taking night classes. Plourde, then in his early teens, saw how the family's income increased after his father graduated. (Boston Globe -- Living)

    GIRLS TRACK: Old Rochester's Costa blossoming in the 300 meters  Dec 31, 2006
    "It was tough sitting out, but I had to rehab my knee," said Costa, who is considering majoring in physical therapy or English, and has already been accepted at Fitchburg State College and Rhode Island College. "I worked hard to be able to run spring track my junior year, and I was able to play soccer this year, so things worked out pretty good.". (The Standard-Times, MA)

    A Christmas miracle touches local family  Dec 10, 2006
    Because Brugada Syndrome is an inherited condition, Steven's brothers, Daniel, 26, of Woonsocket, and Michael, 22, a student at Fitchburg State College, as well as his own children, may have to be tested to see if they suffer from the condition as well. With no recollection of falling ill, Steven says he must take it on faith that his recovery is as miraculous as others say it is, and he hopes he comes around to feeling the same sometime soon. (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Love it or leave it  Nov 18, 2006
    Gilmartin spent more than a year polling thousands of people nationwide online to identify the country's geographic "armpits." One other Bay State community -- Fitchburg -- made the list for its "guidos," "slum lords," and "mediocre students forced to fall back on Fitchburg State College." But Allston made Gilmartin's list by personal choice, even though he says people voted for it as a candidate. "I knew it so well," says Gilmartin, 31, who lived in apartments and houses on Glenville Avenue and... (Boston Globe)

    Gulls Close Out Regular Season with Win  Oct 27, 2006
    BEVERLY, MA - The Endicott College field hockey team wrapped up its regular season schedule with a 4-0 win over Fitchburg State College Thursday afternoon in Beverly. The Gulls jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as (Blackstone, MA/Blackstone-Millville) scored on a pass from (Hartland, VT/Kimball Union) less then two minutes into the game to give EC a 1-0 lead. (Ecgulls.com)

    Long Lots educator named Teacher of the Year  Sep 28, 2006
    " The Teacher of the Year's colleagues described her as one who is child-centered and never loses sight of the big picture. In her own statement, written prior to Monday night, she said that she believes in stretching students' minds using all the research tools at her disposal. "A stretched mind doesn't return to its original shape," she stated. Emanuelson received her bachelor's degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts, where she also met her husband. She holds a master's degree from... (Westport Minuteman, CT)

    Crash course  Sep 25, 2006
    " Robert Antonucci , president of Fitchburg State College, put it this way: ``Steve is Steve. He's upfront, he's honest. Sometimes he may step on toes, but to get the system moving, you can't be a fly on the wall.". Tocco says the clash over graduation rates was necessary. (Boston Globe)

    Election '06: Democrats grab at student votes  Sep 19, 2006
    Gabrieli has been to several college campuses including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Fitchburg State College and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, according to Deusser. Deusser said Gabrieli reaches out to students through the internet and by visiting campuses, adding that he thinks it is important for students to participate in government. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    She's leaving lonely behind  Jul 30, 2006
    Judy has done exceptionally well, but we still have a ways to go," said Robert V. Antonucci , president of Fitchburg State College. ``She can wave the flag all she wants and she can advocate all she wants, but in the end, if the Legislature doesn't pass the law and the governor doesn't sign it, it doesn't happen.". Gill, though, did more than her predecessors to demand results from the universities and colleges. (Boston Globe -- Local)

    Children of illegal immigrants struggle for higher learning  Jul 6, 2006
    Schools listed as having large numbers of illegal immigrants included Fitchburg State College and schools in the University of Massachusetts system. Some schools, including Boston University, said they require illegal immigrants to apply as foreign students, who are asked to provide documentation showing they can afford to pay for college. (Boston Globe)

    College orientations teach dos and don'ts of Web sites  Jul 3, 2006
    com since 2003, college administrators only recently learned of their popularity, said Shawn McGuirk of Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. Mr. McGuirk gives seminars nationwide on the positive and negative aspects of Facebook. (Washington Times, DC)

    No one can crash Ulmer's party  Jul 3, 2006
    I wanted to do it," she said.Ulmer's primacy spanned three of the Longsjo's four days. First, she won the Fitchburg State College stage by four seconds. Then she came out on top in Saturday's road race by eight seconds. And finally there was yesterday's breeze through downtown Fitchburg.Initially, the plan was for her to come back to the pack.``I was supposed to be caught," she said. But my [Colavita/Cooking Light] teammates did too good of a job. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Trooper who fatally shot man won't face criminal prosecution  Jun 21, 2006
    In light of the judge's findings, I think the DA's decision is kind of shocking," said Stephen Hrones, a Boston-based lawyer representing the relatives of Johnson, a father of three who spent four years in prison for a 1996 shooting at Fitchburg State College. ``But it's not surprising that a grand jury would decline to indict a trooper.". Hrones called the prosecutor's decision a ``whitewash" and vowed to file a civil lawsuit in federal court, contending that Gray denied Johnson's rights by... (Boston Globe -- Local)

    Medford's King shows spring  Jun 6, 2006
    Known statewide for her prowess in the triple jump, the Medford junior shattered the meet record with a leap of 42 feet at yesterday's MIAA All-State Outdoor Track & Field Meet at Fitchburg State College. The previous record of 40-4 1/2 was set by Chi Chi Aduba in 2000. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Lexington quartet hits its stride  Jun 6, 2006
    FITCHBURG -- Three meet records fell on the boys' side of the MIAA All-State Outdoor Track & Field Meet yesterday at Fitchburg State College, but the happiest competitors might have been a relay team that barely won its event. Running in an unseeded heat of the 4 x 400-meter relay, Lexington's David Smoot, Alex Lach, Darius Walker, and Meikle Paschal posted a time of 3:22. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    A festival of international films, Boston connections  Jun 4, 2006
    They include the 17-minute film ``Mother" by Cambridge's Si n Heder, which won third prize in the Cin fondation competition for new filmmakers at the Cannes Film Festival last weekend. It screens on Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at Loews Boston Common.Other local filmmakers of note are Fitchburg State College grads Court Dunn and Michael Matson Forest, whose 86-minute film ``Midnight" follows two strangers in the same hotel on New Year's Eve. The directors say the movie was shot in one take, and the two... (Boston Globe -- Living)

    Prep ends Lawrence's reign  Jun 3, 2006
    It will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at Fitchburg State College. The weigh-in will begin at 1 p.m.. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

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