
Worcester State’s New Director of Career Services Melisa Alves comes to us from her previous role at Fitchburg State University. As a newer member of the WSU community, Melisa shares how her leadership style was formed from her experiences as a first-generation Latinx student, how her first six months at Worcester State have gone, and […]
Read Story Valuing Community & Identity: A Deep Dive with Melisa Alves, Director of Career Services

Gracia Kitenge, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a senior double majoring in Computer Science and Communications with a double concentration in software development and big data analysis. Gracia is also a Resident Assistant, Presidential Student Ambassador, President of the French Club, a former Orientation Leader, and a Career Assistant with Career Services. […]
Read Story Student Spotlight | Gracia Kitenge

Students in Worcester and Central Massachusetts can have an important role in making an impact on their community here at Worcester State and off the college campus. Whether you are looking to have your voice heard in larger political decisions or support organizations in the community that need volunteers, both can give you a fulfilling […]
Read Story Making Change in your Community

Take some time to learn more about the Asian Cultural “Boba” Club at Worcester State!
Read Story Club Highlight | Asian Cultural “Boba” Club
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 seven new student groups, with five more awaiting approval following their submission – learn more about them below!
Read Story Welcome to Spring 2023!
Congratulations to the five students who completed the Excel program this fall: Briana Chang, Caitlin Kincaid, Tyler LaComfora, Audra Miller, and Mikah Williams! Read below to learn more about these amazing student leaders!
Read Story Congratulations to our Excel Graduates

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 participant themselves.
Read Story Emerge Leadership Philosophies | Fall 2022

Aiden Bourdeau, from Millbury, MA, is a sophomore double majoring in Theatre and Communications. Aiden is currently the President and Founder of the new Drag Club, Vice President of Almost Off Book, and Outreach Coordinator of the LGBTQ+ Alliance.
Read Story Student Spotlight: Aiden Bourdeau

Fresh Check Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 9:30am-1pm in the Student Center.
Read Story Fresh Check Day at Worcester State University

Brandol Ogando Saladin, from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, is a sophomore majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. Brandol is currently the President of the Third World Alliance (soon to be the Intercultural Student Association), a Resident Assistant, an Ambassador for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and a member of the […]
Read Story Student Spotlight | Brandol Ogando Saladin