Worcester State Magazine – 150th Anniversary

By Rebecca Cross and Ross Griffiths Photos courtesy of Worcester State Archives When Worcester State was founded in 1874, the world was in the midst of rapid change. The United States was grappling with the aftermath of the Civil War, which had ended just nine years prior, and expanding into the “Wild West” via the […]

Worcester State strengthens the college pipeline and supports the transition to college for local K-12 students with programs offered by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Latino Education Institute, and Early College Worcester Story by Taryn Plumb ’04 Photos by Matt Wright ’10 College is a gateway to new opportunities, discovery, and the next phase of […]

Take a stroll around campus, and you will find the names of faculty, alumni, students, and friends of the institution on buildings, academic and student enrichment programs, and athletic facilities. In fact, much of the university’s tremendous growth over the last 150 years has been supported by benefactors, many of them devoted alumni whose gifts […]

Dinosaur tracks, Socrates, and a splendid old oak tree Photos by Matt Wright ’10 Every college campus tells a story, in part, through its artwork, gifts, and unique features. Worcester State’s iconic Tiffany Gates along Chandler Street welcome everyone to campus. Here are the stories of some of the other treasures you will find in […]

The Worcester State Teaching Garden cultivates skills, connection, and some lovely harvests. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Chandler Street sits a small patch of greenery that is a local hub for education and community engagement. Established in 2011, the Worcester State Teaching Garden is a beloved space used by members of the university and […]

Worcester State’s historic Tiffany Gates are restored to their full glory. As Worcester State University celebrates its 150th anniversary, a restoration project has turned back the hands of time to unveil the magnificence of a university landmark that stands as a testament to the loyalty of its alumni. In early spring 2024, the university embarked […]

Worcester State has a rich and proud history of student athletics that took off when Al G. Fotiades ’50 and company formed Worcester State’s first varsity sports team. The university joined the NCAA’s Division III in 1973 and today has 20 Division III sports teams with 471 student-athletes. Here’s a look back at some of […]

Students find community, build friendships, and foster school spirit in the university’s residence halls. By Mallory Dupuis ’26 Photos by Nancy Sheehan and Matt Wright ’10 As far back as 1891, Worcester State University had a mission to make on-campus housing a reality for students. The first residence hall on the original St. Ann’s Hill […]

Environmental science faculty and students partner with the City of Worcester and community organizations to monitor the health of Tatnuck Brook Watershed. Photos by Matt Wright ’10 A bumpy dirt road off June Street in Worcester winds past houses with yards and dogs before it eventually opens up to Patch Reservoir, a 31-acre lake just […]

WooServe students roll up their sleeves to help out wherever they are needed in the community. Photos by Nancy Sheehan Over the last year, members of the student club WooServe cheered on runners raising money for multiple sclerosis research, delivered sandwiches to a women’s shelter, and played bingo with residents in an assisted living facility—and […]