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In celebration of our graduating seniors, we reached out to graduating members of our leadership programs and student organizations and asked What advice would you give to your freshman-year self?
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First-generation students make up about 47% of the Worcester State student body. Learn more about first-gen students by reading below.
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As we get ready to welcome the Class of 2028 in a few short months, we look back on last year’s Orientation program and ask some of our Orientation Leaders to reflect on their experience.
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At the culmination of each semester’s Emerge Leadership Circle, students share their personal leadership philosophies. These philosophies are the culmination of a semester’s learning and reflection, and each is as unique as the participants themselves.
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The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development (OSILD) hosted its fifth annual campus Leadership Symposium. This multi-day leadership experience featured a variety of workshops and concluded with keynote speaker Amma Marfo.
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Kyram Pou, from Worcester, is a junior majoring in Communication with a concentration in Digital Media Production. Kyram is the Treasurer of the Student Government Association, President of the new Photography Club, a supervisor for Conference and Events Services, and an Orientation Leader. Kyram is also a student representative on the Foundation Board, the Speakers […]
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Tien Nguyen, from Vietnam, is a senior majoring in Business Administration. Tien is the President of the Asian Cultural “Boba” Club, a Resident Assistant in Chandler Village, and a student employee in the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development. She was also a member of the Student Entrepreneurship Program from 2020-2021.
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Take some time to learn more about the Criminal Justice Club at Worcester State!
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Each fall, the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development meets with numerous students who are interested in starting a new student organization. This fall, Student Senate approved three new student groups, with three more awaiting approval following their submission – learn more about them below!
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