Worcester State Magazine – 150th Anniversary

MAJORS: Criminal Justice/History PROFESSIONAL: Captain, Special Operations Division, Massachusetts Department of Correction; Adjunct Faculty, Worcester State, Nichols College, Fisher College Our criminal justice system is far from perfect, but it is built on a foundation of fairness and the rule of law dating back to the founding of the U.S. It takes passionate practitioners, researchers, […]

MAJOR: Communication PROFESSIONAL: NextGen Careers Counselor, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission VOLUNTEER: Worcester State Alumni Association’s Advisory Board, A Queen’s Narrative Board As a first-generation student from the island of Barbados, my time at Worcester State University not only marked a significant personal milestone but also served as a profound period of self-discovery and growth. Engaging in […]

MAJOR: Business Administration PROFESSIONAL; State Command Sergeant Major, Senior Enlisted Leader, Massachusetts National Guard My passion, especially at this stage of my career, is developing the future leaders of our Army and our communities. Our nation and the world today face a myriad of challenges. We need people ready to respond to those challenges. I […]

MAJORS: History/Political Science, Human Services Management PROFESSIONAL; Retired from Office of Congressman James P. McGovern after 28 years of service VOLUNTEER; Worcester Community Action Council Board of Directors Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee Latino Education Institute Worcester State University prepared the daughter of farmers and migrant workers with the skills and knowledge that would […]

MAJOR: Communication PROFESSIONAL: Photographer/Producer, Owner of Wright Photo Studios Funded an academic achievement award for graduating Worcester State Communications students hoping to pursue a career in journalism and the media Someone once told me that there are many ways to help people. As a storyteller and content creator, I’m inspired by the generosity and dedication […]

MAJOR: Chemistry PROFESSIONAL: Neurosurgery Resident, Mayo Clinic I was born in a poor village in Northwestern Cameroon, but was fortunate to live my dream through the tremendous sacrifice of my mother. Her selflessness not only provided me with an excellent education and the freedom to strive for even greater things, but also taught me that […]

MAJOR: Chemistry PROFESSIONAL: Emergency Medicine Resident Physician, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School VOLUNTEER: Behavioral health research assistant focused on suicide prevention, chemistry tutor at Worcester State, Worcester Free Clinic Coalition I am passionate about the intersection of education and medicine. Education is an integral part of my job as a physician, as it is […]

MAJOR: Visual and Performing Arts PROFESSIONAL: Senior Audio Engineer, Earwolf Podcast Network/SiriusXM Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Voice Actor I loved my time at Worcester State! I made lifelong friends from the Chorale and had amazing teachers who helped me realize that my singing/music dreams could be (and would be) a reality. My degree has helped me […]

MAJOR: Speech-Language Pathology PROFESSIONAL: Speech-Language Pathologist, Hasbro Children’s Hospital Adjunct Professor, Stonehill College, University of Rhode Island, and Worcester State University Part-time Clinical Instructor, Worcester State University VOLUNTEER: Feeding Matters I am passionate about serving and supporting the patients and families impacted by communication and swallowing disorders. My daily work revolves around treating and assessing […]

MAJOR: Public Health PROFESSIONAL: Urgent Care Registered Nurse Team Lead, Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center VOLUNTEER: Worcester Free Care Collaborative Worcester State was the catalyst that propelled me to where I am today. The transformative four years I spent as a student opened doors to new ideas, and lifelong friendships. I was challenged academically, […]