Robbins, Ciccarelli boost Bentley Jan 17, 2008
Two from area earn soccer honors Framingham State College freshman midfielder Jason Silva of Milford has been selected to the Men's Soccer New England Region Second Team. Silva had an outstanding rookie season for the Rams, who captured their first Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference regular-season championship and earned the second seed in the ECAC New England men's soccer championship. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
ENGAGEMENT: Kennedy McNulty Jan 4, 2008
After high school she attended Framingham State College and Northeastern University. She works as a paralegal and real estate agent at Jack Conway in Hingham. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Charles Sposato, a shaper of young minds, instiller of spirit Dec 20, 2007
For 15 years he taught at Farley Middle School in Framingham, along the way receiving a master's in education from Framingham State College in 1974. Then he moved to the high school, where he created a program for at-risk students and helped reinvent the English curriculum. (Boston Globe)
Framingham State eyes Marlborough Conference Center purchase Dec 19, 2007
With Framingham State College surrounded by neighborhoods, officials are considering buying and renovating a Marlborough conference complex for more housing and classrooms. "There seems to be support for the idea" among students, said Dale Hamel, the school's vice president of administration and finance. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Voice of the Hillers Dec 14, 2007
"And the best part about being the voice is getting the kids in the game and giving credit to the kids when they deserve it." He continued "I give a lot of breaks to the kids; if a kid touches a kid. . .give them an assisted tackle to make them feel better about themselves." Marso, a graduate of Framingham State College, admits he gets psyched for the games. "I ve done it for so long. It s automatic. I don t have a script. I have a roster. I know a lot about what goes on in this town," he said. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Backward Glances for Dec. 6 Dec 6, 2007
Hudson resident Geraldine Jackson was elected president of the freshman class at Framingham State College American Legion Auxiliary members collected 93 gifts for the patients at Bedford Veterans Hospital. Among those assisting in the project were: Nellie Kurgan, Alice Fish, Mary Cardinal, Iva Adams and Merle Hunter About 40 candidates for the Hudson High School girls basketball team reported to coach Polly Crockett Conant Faxon, administrator of Marlborough Hospital, told Hudson Rotarians of... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Framingham officers credits new program in Route 9 rescue Nov 25, 2007
When Curtis arrived on the scene Friday night, at the bridge spanning Pleasant and High streets at the entrance to Framingham State College, he said he tried to imagine what Abbott would have said. "I'm trying to understand you, so you need to explain it," the officer told the man. (Boston Globe)
Class Act: 'Mrs. D' marks 30 years in teaching Nov 8, 2007
Hired by St. Michael Parish shortly after her 1974 graduation from Framingham State College, the former Stella MacDonald taught third grade for two years before assuming her grade one duties. After marrying Hudson native David Daigneault, they settled in Hudson. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Old-look campuses Nov 6, 2007
Prisca Mungalachetty (left) and Angelleen Smith at work on organic chemistry in a 1975 building at Framingham State College ... Last week at Framingham State College, professors at the science center, which is in line for a $51 million renovation, said conditions at the 1975 building had steadily declined. (Boston Globe)
Taking the next step in nutrition Oct 19, 2007
Patricia Luoto, professor of food and nutrition at Framingham State College and director of the college's John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition, said schools face a "double-edged sword" when it comes to offering nutritious meals. She said the cost of offering fresh nutritional food can be more than less-healthy choices, managers of school lunch programs are faced with "a double-edged sword" of offering nutritious food and covering a lunchroom's expenses. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Patrick urges $2b upgrade of colleges Oct 10, 2007
"This is a major project that will modernize our classrooms, labs, our entire science program," said Peter Chisholm, a spokesman for Framingham State College, which would receive $51 million to renovate its science center. Ellen O'Connor, vice chancellor for administration and finance at UMass-Boston, said the $125 million in Patrick's plan for repairs and new academic buildings was a rare windfall for the Columbia Point campus. (Boston Globe)
Some see potential in the pairing of businesses with colleges Oct 6, 2007
And, though Framingham State College hasn't discussed a partnership with Genzyme yet, said spokesman Peter Chisholm, having a Genzyme employee on the college's board of trustees would seem to make it a natural fit. "I definitely see an opportunity to create some connection there," said Planning Board Administrator Jay Grande during the board's discussion of the master plan, which is being updated for the first time since 1988. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Boulder educator finds rapport key to success Oct 5, 2007
A 1995 graduate of Carroll College with a bachelor s degree in English literature and writing, Shipman earned a master s degree in international education in 2001 at Framingham State College in Worcester, Mass. And he earned a master s in educational leadership from Montana State University-Bozeman in 2005. (Helena Independent Record)
Around town: Words (for men) to live by Oct 2, 2007
LOCALS EXCEL AT FRAMINGHAM STATE The following Framingham State College students were named to the President s list and Dean s list for the spring 2007 semester. President s list: Kristen M. Grabowski from Abington and Kelliegh L. Sheehan from Rockland. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Cartoon Controversy At UVA No Laughing Matter Sep 15, 2007
Earlier this year at Framingham State College in Massachusetts, for example, female students embarrassed by a front-page photo showing their bare bellies at a lacrosse game stole some 1,000 newspapers. More than one of the accused thieves told police the picture made them look fat. (WTVR.com, VA)
Fall Arts Preview Sep 9, 2007
11/9: "The Big Oh!" Heineman Ecumenical Center, Framingham State College, Framingham. 11/10: "The Big Oh!" First Church Congregational, 11 Garden St., Cambridge. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Rams revamp program Sep 9, 2007
FRAMINGHAM - The dire situation - four wins over five seasons - mandated a fresh new approach for the Framingham State College football program. The result. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Framingham State gets kick out of her Sep 2, 2007
He is a 2001 Framingham State College graduate. Monique Walker of the Globe staff also contributed to this report. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Quotes of note Sep 1, 2007
"Let's be realistic, kids party on Thursdays. That's not going to stop with more Friday classes. Students will just skip or show up hungover."MIKE WEBB, a Framingham State College junior, on the push for more Friday classes to curb Thursday night partying. "Ted Nugent was giving a concert and he held up a machine gun and made veiled threats about Hillary and Barack Obama. I find this shocking. Ted Nugent still has concerts?"BILL MAHER. (Boston Globe)
Friday goes back onto the calendar Aug 31, 2007
Officials at Framingham State College plan to hold more Friday classes, estimating that only 3,700 of their roughly 6,000 students take classes that day. "Thursday night has become the traditional night to socialize, and the socialization can last to the wee hours," said Susanne Conley, the college's dean of students. (Boston Globe -- Local)
YouTube becoming vehicle for breaking into ad work Aug 24, 2007
Cummings and Fiandaca met at Framingham State College, where they studied graphic design and fine arts, respectively. Over the years they've made a handful of short films, including a short promotional spot last year for NBC's "The Office." The team made that ad for a national contest sponsored by YouTube, The Office and NBC. The pair finished in the top 10 of that competition. (MSNBC -- Business)
Conover is the one who is really cooking now Aug 16, 2007
All this with his parents, Wayne and Patty, and younger sister Allison, a cheerleader at Framingham State College, in the stands, having made the trip from their home in Whitman to LP Field. "It was definitely a fun night," Conover said during a phone conversation prior to the Titans' practice at Nashville's Baptist Sports Park on Monday afternoon. (Bucknellbison.com)
Patrick's serious shopping list Aug 13, 2007
This money will go for such projects as elevator repairs at UMass-Amherst and renovation of two Framingham State College buildings. Housing gets an increase as well, to a total of $834. (Boston Globe)
Farmers' markets a hit for all but farmers Aug 13, 2007
Last spring, he met a Framingham State College student willing to work part-time to take produce to farmers' markets in Milford, Norwood, and Hopkinton. He called it "pure luck.". (Boston Globe -- Local)
Cusick golf tourney to benefit family Aug 9, 2007
Cusick, a 1977 graduate of Waltham High School, played hockey and football at Framingham State College ... Last year, Cusick was inducted into the Framingham State College Athletic Hall of Fame, and in 1999, he was inducted into the Massachusetts State Hockey High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Strategis Appoints CD Aug 1, 2007
The shop works for clients such as Catalina-Spagna, Factory Curtain Outlet Shops and Framingham State College. Gensheimer will now guide online and offline creative development for all agency accounts. (AdWeek)
Retired coach touched many lives as a friend Jul 15, 2007
Tom Raeke was a people person, whether he was organizing the junior prom at Hudson High School or giving his home telephone number to his football players at Framingham State College in case they needed help. "It was his way of saying that he wasn't just a coach, he was a friend you could call during the off-season or on weekends," recalled Frank Perfetuo , a team captain at the college in 1989. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Alumni group keeps property Jul 3, 2007
The moves are the latest in the independent association's gradual decline, which was hastened by a lawsuit filed by Framingham State College several years ago. As a result of a 2004 settlement, the association changed its name so it wouldn't be seen as an official arm of the college, transferred responsibility for homecoming events to the college, and shared its alumni list with the college. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Fewer say kids key to successful marriage Jul 1, 2007
Virginia Rutter, a sociology professor at Framingham State College and board member of the Council on Contemporary Families, said the shifting views may be linked in part to America's relative lack of family-friendly workplace policies such as paid leave and subsidized child care. The survey was conducted by phone in February and March among a random nationwide sample of 2,020 adults. (FOX59, IN)
More say 'I Don't' to kids Jul 1, 2007
Virginia Rutter, a sociology professor at Framingham State College in Massachusetts and board member of the Council on Contemporary Families, said the shifting views may be linked in part to America's relative lack of family-friendly workplace policies such as paid leave and subsidized child care. "If we value families ... we need to change the circumstances they live in," she said, referring to the challenges faced by young, two-earner couples as they ponder having children. (SunSpot.net)
Hospital names patient care VP Jun 21, 2007
He has a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and a master's degree in healthcare administration from Framingham State College. Two insurance firms link up. (Boston Globe -- Business)
MCAS aces fare better in college, study finds Jun 20, 2007
0 grade point average at Framingham State College, said the "all MCAS, all the time" preparation she received in high school helped her make the transition to college. "I was ready," she said. (Boston Globe)
Yesterday's commncements May 28, 2007
Framingham State College, Framingham. Graduates: 1,172. (Boston Globe)
Are Individuals Who Marry at an Older Age Too Set in Their Ways to Make Their Marriages Work? May 28, 2007
2370; For information on marriage dynamics and what makes marriages succeed or fail, contact Virginia Rutter, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Framingham State College, at or 508 626 4863. On marriage, cohabitation, and singlehood among low-income families, contact Linda Burton, James B. Duke Professor of Sociology, Duke University. (PR Newswire)
More of this story May 24, 2007
"I was very distressed," said Katherine Hibbard, an assistant professor of education at Framingham State College, a Prudence Island resident and member of the study group. "I felt personally that our work was not given an opportunity to be heard.". (Newport Daily News, RI)
Turtle lovers tackle road kill problem May 20, 2007
At Framingham State College, students are using road kill data from the last 25 years to map the places where turtles are most likely to get run over. And at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst , assistant professor Paul Sievert is building passageways of different sizes and styles. (Boston Globe)
Hospitals' move to e-files spurs a labor shortage May 14, 2007
At a less advanced level, Framingham State College is considering launching a certificate program in medical records information, which would begin in September 2008, at the earliest. Tripathi said the Framingham State program would help physicians who are struggling to catch up with electronic record keeping; it would allow them to designate someone in their office to be in charge of the new systems, and send them for training. (Boston Globe)
Students find photo hard to stomach, take papers May 11, 2007
FRAMINGHAM -- Dozens of copies of the Framingham State College student newspaper went missing recently, but the culprits were not angry over an editorial or a hard-hitting expos. Two students said they did not like a picture showing their bare midriffs splashed across the front page. (Boston Globe)
Students in big trouble over ‘fat' photo May 11, 2007
The photo in the April 27 edition of The Gatepost at Framingham State College shows seven fans at a women's lacrosse game with I (heart) N-O-O-N-A-N, the name of a team member, spelled out on their stomachs. They are wearing hip-hugger shorts and abbreviated tank tops. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Students swipe newspapers with 'unflattering' photo May 11, 2007
The photo in the April 27 edition of the Gatepost at Framingham State College shows seven fans at a women's lacrosse game with "I (heart) N-O-O-N-A-N," the name of a friend on the team, spelled out on their stomachs ... The Gatepost newspaper at Framingham State College shows seven female students at a women's lacrosse game wearing tank tops and shorts with the name of a player spelled out on their bare bellies. (AZCentral -- News)
College: Students Couldn't Stomach Photos May 11, 2007
The photo in the April 27 edition of The Gatepost at Framingham State College shows seven fans at a women's lacrosse game with "I (heart) N-O-O-N-A-N," the name of a friend on the team, spelled out on their stomachs. They are wearing hip-hugger shorts and abbreviated tank tops. (Click2Houston, TX)
West Chester University president announces retirement May 4, 2007
She had previously worked as academic vice president at Framingham State College in Framingham, Mass. Under Adler's leadership, the number of freshman applicants nearly doubled, and the university added new science, performing arts and business centers, among other new buildings. (NEPA News, PA)
Winning ticket sold in N.H. Apr 30, 2007
FRAMINGHAM Bullet prompts evacuation Police evacuated a Framingham State College dormitory yesterday after a student's parent found a rifle bullet outside on a public walkway around noon, according to Officer Timothy Kiley of the campus police department. Police searched the four-story O'Connor Hall , which houses about 200 students, after the round was found on State Street and brought to campus police. (Boston Globe)
Patrick selects MMA trustees Apr 12, 2007
Although multiple academy sources said Helen Heineman, former president of Framingham State College, is the frontrunner for the final seat, Mohler-Faria would not confirm or deny those reports ... Only four of the nine state colleges have a member of an ethnic minority on their board of trustees - one each at Framingham State College, Massachusetts College of Art, Westfield State College and Worcester State College. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Students spill truth about drinking habits in survey Mar 24, 2007
More than 300 colleges and other organizations in the United States, Canada and Australia, including a few in the Boston area -- Bentley College, Brandeis University, Framingham State College and Fitchburg State College -- subscribe to the service. Colleges that subscribe pay a $745 annual fee. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
State hasn't acted on public college perk Mar 17, 2007
For different reasons, three state colleges -- the Massachusetts College of Art, Bridgewater State College, and Framingham State College -- have done away with housing allowances in the past four years. Two of the presidents received pay increases equal to the amount of the allowances. (Boston Globe)
Business Newsmakers Mar 4, 2007
He graduated from Framingham State College and has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and business management. Mr. Vickery is a member of the Fairhaven Rotary Club and the New Bedford Lenders Committee. (The Standard-Times, MA)
William Jones, forged a career as engineer despite racism; 78 Feb 27, 2007
In an oral history interview with Robert Johnson Jr., an associate professor at Framingham State College, Mr. Jones reflected on the role that happenstance had played in his life. "Ninety percent of my success was by accident; I was in the right place at the right time," he told Johnson in 1993. (Boston Globe)
The Romantic Life of Brainiacs Feb 19, 2007
According to sociologist Virginia Rutter of Framingham State College, surveys show that educated couples engage in more variety in their sex lives. They are, for example, more likely to participate in oral sex, and educated women are more likely to receive oral sex as well as perform it. (Boston Globe)
AT COLLEGE: Watkins fuels double-overtime win by Salem State Feb 19, 2007
Katie Pacheco, a freshman guard from Acushnet, finished with nine points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal to help lead the Framingham State College women's basketball team to a 72-61 win over Lesley University in the Rams' regular-season finale on Saturday. Kristin Jablonski, a freshman center from Lakeville, chipped in with five points and four rebounds for the Rams, who finished 7-17 overall and 0-12 in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Full Story from The Daily Free Press Feb 16, 2007
Peter Chisholm, director of External Affairs at Framingham State College, said although the university's administration has not considered the proposal, he was sure such a bill would affect the climate on university campuses. "I think the goal can be achieved administratively," he said, "but in light of actions that have taken place on some campuses, I can understand why [Hynes] filed the legislation.". (U-Wire.com)
UMASS DARTMOUTH Feb 12, 2007
Vrolyk, who also netted the game-winner for the eighth-ranked Corsairs (20-2-1, 12-1-0) in a 4-1 conference win at Framingham State College on Saturday, has scored six goals in his last six games. The Corsairs will play their home finale on Wednesday, hosting Nichols for a 7:30 p.m. game at Hetland Memorial Rink in New Bedford. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Uno founder to lead board of education Feb 11, 2007
Spencer will officially start work as acting chairman when the board meets Thursday at Framingham State College. On the agenda: setting in-state tuition rates. (Boston Globe)
Beverly stadium supporters take battle to the Internet Feb 8, 2007
Avallon, a 2006 Beverly High School graduate who is a freshman at Framingham State College, e-mailed the petition to friends, who forwarded it to other current and former Beverly residents. Avallon, a former Beverly High football cheerleader, considers the field hallowed ground. (Boston Globe -- Local)
AT COLLEGE: Watkins key piece at Salem State Feb 5, 2007
Katie Pacheco, a freshman guard from Acushnet, scored a career-high 11 points for the Framingham State College women's basketball team in a 95-63 Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference loss at Bridgewater State College on Saturday ... Dartmouth's K.C. Grandfield, a senior point guard at Bridgewater State College set a school record for most assists in a game with 17 in a hard-fought 97-95 Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference loss to Framingham State College on Saturday. (The Standard-Times, MA)
UMD HOCKEY: Corsairs all business in 7-0 win over Franklin Pierce Feb 4, 2007
After playing at non-contending Framingham State College, UMD will wrap up regular-season play against playoff contenders in their home finale against Nichols College on Valentine's Day and a road game in Providence against Johnson & Wales University on Feb. 17. Nichols and Johnson & Wales will be looking to move up in the standings and earn the best possible seed for the conference tournament. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Familiar faces at Framingham Jan 18, 2007
FRAMINGHAM -- Framingham State College basketball coach Don Spellman did not realize he had so many players from Boston's southern suburbs until it was mentioned to him ... Carey called Spellman, and he enrolled at Framingham State College this year. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Administrator to start work next week Jan 8, 2007
"The needs of the town will be met. He'll have a lot of responsibility supervising department heads, assisting in the formulation of the budget, working with part-time committees. "He's going to have his hands full," Mr. Henry said. Mr. Dawson graduated from Emmanuel College with a bachelor's degree in business administration, and is working toward a master's degree in public administration at Framingham State College. A Winthrop native, Mr. Dawson was elected a Town Meeting member at 18. He... (The Standard-Times, MA)