Worcester State Magazine – 150th Anniversary

MAJOR: Natural Science PROFESSIONAL: Retired Associate Athletic Director, College of the Holy Cross, Teacher, Softball and Basketball Coach VOLUNTEER: Saint Peter’s Food Pantry, Pink Revolution, UMass Medical Center Board, Holy Cross for a Cure My experience in athletics and life experiences have taught me many lessons. Challenges are sure to be in one’s path, but […]

MAJORS: Mathematics, Leadership and Administration PROFESSIONAL: Assistant Principal, Doherty Memorial High School My family has always believed in me and encouraged me to reach any goal I set for myself, and Worcester State College provided me with a warm and supportive environment, with professors and an advisor, Dr. Raynold Lewis, who helped me navigate my […]

MAJORS: History, Health Education PROFESSIONAL: Head Football Coach, Yale University VOLUNTEER: Mandi Schwartz Bone Marrow Drive My experience at Worcester State was amazing. I had an incredible mentor in Brien Cullen, who was our head football coach, and he also had a great staff around him. My teammates became my best friends, and we were […]

MAJOR: Communication PROFESSIONAL: Director of Athletics, Bunker Hill Community College VOLUNTEER: Men’s Minister, Ordained Missionary As a young man, I dreamt of being a professional athlete; however, the areas where I’ve made the greatest impact on the community are through coaching and administration. In my current profession as director of Athletics, I can positively influence […]

MAJOR: Secondary Education PROFESSIONAL: Director of Academics, Shawsheen Valley Technical School VOLUNTEER: Littleton Youth Lacrosse Coach Head of Littleton Youth Softball and Littleton Youth Softball Coach My time at Worcester State was transformative, shaping both my academic and personal growth. Through rigorous coursework, engaging professors, and phenomenal classmates, I honed my critical thinking skills, expanded […]

MAJORS: Elementary Education, Math for Educators PROFESSIONAL: Teacher, Cambridge Public Schools Artist/Muralist, Self-Employed During my time at Worcester State I was fortunate enough to connect with a few faculty members who saw my potential before I fully recognized it myself. They helped me navigate my way through college as a first-generation student. One professor even […]