A public institution in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is called Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg State). A total of 4,659 students are enrolled, including 3,421 undergraduate and 1,238 graduate/continuing education students. The institution grants degrees in 25 academic fields at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In the city of Fitchburg, the main campus, McKay Campus School, and sporting fields take approximately 79 acres (320,000 m2); in the nearby towns of Lancaster, Leominster, and Lunenburg, the biological study fields take up 120 acres (490,000 m2).
The State Normal School in Fitchburg was converted to Fitchburg State University in 1894 by the Massachusetts General Court. John G. Thompson served as it's inaugural leader (President 1895–1920). Initially a secondary school for women, the Normal School did not receive permission to award bachelor's degrees until 1930, following the administrations of William D. Parkinson (1920–1927) and Charles M. Herlihy (1927–1945). This permission was made available to all academic fields within the field of education in 1932. State Teachers College at Fitchburg was given the new name simultaneously. William J. Sanders (1945–1950) and Ellis F. White succeeded Charles M. Herlihy after his death in office (1950–1953).
The college's Education programme was the main priority under Ralph H. Weston's presidency (1953–1963). The school's name was changed to State College at Fitchburg in 1960, and additional degree programmes outside of education were offered. Fitchburg State College became the official name of the institution in 1965. The following three presidents of the institution were James J. Hammond (1963–1975), Vincent J. Mara (1975–1995), and Michael P. Riccards (1995–2002). During their tenures, the campus received many new additions, most notably the structures that are now known as the Hammond Building and Mara Village.
Under the direction of President Robert V. Antonucci (2003–2015), the institution prioritised expanding its academic offerings while also improving its facilities and surroundings. Instead of major expansion, the school concentrated on restorations and rehabilitation of underutilised structures. The 3,500 square foot (330 square metres) campus police station and the Antonucci Science Complex, which combined new construction and refurbishment of the Condike Science Building in 2011, are notable structures.
In the summer of 1915, the university started offering continuing education. The first graduate programmes were started in 1935. Fitchburg State College was changed to Fitchburg State University by a resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate in July 2010. On July 28, 2010, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill into law.
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A public institution in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is called Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg State). A total of 4,659 students are enrolled, including 3,421 undergraduate and 1,238 graduate/continuing education students. The institution grants degrees in 25 academic fields at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In the city of Fitchburg, the main campus, McKay Campus School, and sporting fields take approximately 79 acres (320,000 m2); in the nearby towns of Lancaster, Leominster, and Lunenburg, the biological study fields take up 120 acres (490,000 m2).
The State Normal School in Fitchburg was converted to Fitchburg State University in 1894 by the Massachusetts General Court. John G. Thompson served as it's inaugural leader (President 1895–1920). Initially a secondary school for women, the Normal School did not receive permission to award bachelor's degrees until 1930, following the administrations of William D. Parkinson (1920–1927) and Charles M. Herlihy (1927–1945). This permission was made available to all academic fields within the field of education in 1932. State Teachers College at Fitchburg was given the new name simultaneously. William J. Sanders (1945–1950) and Ellis F. White succeeded Charles M. Herlihy after his death in office (1950–1953).
The college's Education programme was the main priority under Ralph H. Weston's presidency (1953–1963). The school's name was changed to State College at Fitchburg in 1960, and additional degree programmes outside of education were offered. Fitchburg State College became the official name of the institution in 1965. The following three presidents of the institution were James J. Hammond (1963–1975), Vincent J. Mara (1975–1995), and Michael P. Riccards (1995–2002). During their tenures, the campus received many new additions, most notably the structures that are now known as the Hammond Building and Mara Village.
Under the direction of President Robert V. Antonucci (2003–2015), the institution prioritised expanding its academic offerings while also improving its facilities and surroundings. Instead of major expansion, the school concentrated on restorations and rehabilitation of underutilised structures. The 3,500 square foot (330 square metres) campus police station and the Antonucci Science Complex, which combined new construction and refurbishment of the Condike Science Building in 2011, are notable structures.
In the summer of 1915, the university started offering continuing education. The first graduate programmes were started in 1935. Fitchburg State College was changed to Fitchburg State University by a resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate in July 2010. On July 28, 2010, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill into law.
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