University News
2024
Oct 10, 2024
Smith Receives Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Staff Award
Recently retired Frostburg State University Chief of Police, Cindy Smith, was the 2024 recipient of the President’s Distinguished Staff Award, which recognizes a staff member who has provided exceptional service to the University and has helped to advance its mission, goals and priorities.
Oct 10, 2024
O’Neal Receives Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Faculty Award
Dr. Sarah O’Neal, associate professor and director of the Children’s Literature Centre (CLC) at Frostburg State University, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award.
Oct 3, 2024
Bobcats Celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend at FSU Oct. 17-20
It’s that time of year again when Bobcats of all generations come together to celebrate during the Frostburg State University 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend! FSU students, families, friends, alumni, faculty and staff will be showing their Bobcat pride from Thursday, Oct. 17, to Sunday, Oct. 20.
Sep 24, 2024
FSU to Host 2nd Annual Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad Competition
Frostburg State University will host the 2nd Annual Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad competition Nov. 1-3. This year’s theme is Revive & Thrive: Reimagining Rural Resilience, inviting student participants to reimagine and redesign rural landscapes, transforming challenges into opportunities for economic and cultural renaissance.
Sep 17, 2024
FSU Student Receives Order of the Phoenix Honor for Selfless Act
Sigma Alpha Epsilon awarded Jacob Warner the Order of the Phoenix, the highest honor an undergraduate in the fraternity can receive.
Sep 16, 2024
Four FSU Students Accepted into WVSOM Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program
Last fall, Frostburg State University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) entered into a partnership to provide skills and credentials necessary for admission to and success in osteopathic medical school through the WVSOM Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program (POMP). Four FSU undergraduate students recently learned that they were accepted into this program.
Sep 11, 2024
FSU Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Registration, Turnout During 2022 Midterms
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Frostburg State University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Sep 11, 2024
Total Student Enrollment at Frostburg State University on the Rise Again
While many colleges and universities across the nation continue to experience decreases in student enrollment, at Frostburg State University, census data released today shows enrollment among students is on the rise again, exceeding 4,100 this year – the highest total student enrollment since fall 2021.
Sep 6, 2024
FSU Receives High Marks in Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide and Rankings
In its annual College Guide and Rankings, Washington Monthly once again gave Frostburg State University high marks.
Sep 4, 2024
FSU to Host Program on “Pathways to Conservation Education”
Frostburg State University’s College of Education and Health and Natural Sciences will host a program titled “Pathways to Conservation Education: Cultivating Partnerships, Careers and Environmental Education” on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 208A of FSU’s Education and Health Sciences Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Sep 3, 2024
FSU Hosts Annual Fraternity and Sorority Life Stars of Excellence Program
Frostburg State University hosted the 2024 Fraternity and Sorority Life Stars of Excellence program on Aug. 28, recognizing chapters and members for maintaining all aspects of the University and national guidelines.
Aug 29, 2024
WFWM Public Radio and Palace Theatre Present Award-Winning Bluegrass Bass Player Missy Raines
WFWM Public Radio and the Palace Theatre will host Missy Raines in concert on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main St. in Frostburg. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The concert is a benefit for Frostburg State University’s WFWM Public Radio.
Aug 21, 2024
Winters Receives Phi Sigma Pi President’s Volunteer Service Award
Jamie Winters, assistant director of Organizations and Community Programming at Frostburg State University, is a 2024 recipient of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).
Aug 2, 2024
Stevenson Honored With 2024 USM Board of Regents Staff Award
Rubin Stevenson, senior associate athletics director at Frostburg State University, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Staff Award, the highest honor bestowed on staff members by USM.
Aug 1, 2024
FSU Budget Message to Students and Parents
FSU leadership sent a message to students and parents with updates on their budget challenges and subsequent plan to place the University on solid financial footing once again.
Aug 1, 2024
FSU Leaders Make Hard Financial Decisions in Wake of Budget Deficit
Frostburg State University is facing major challenges to its budget this fiscal year and over the next several years, mostly because of decreased enrollment, state funding cuts and unfunded mandates.
Jul 25, 2024
VanSkiver Receives International Association of Administrative Professionals 2024 Achievement Award
Donnell VanSkiver, CAP, MEP, OM, executive administrative assistant to the president at Frostburg State University, was recently the recipient of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) 2024 Achievement Award, which applauds and acknowledges excellence in the profession.
Jul 25, 2024
FSU Grad Awarded $8,500 in 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship Competition
News: Frostburg State University graduate Madison Davis was recently awarded an $8,500 fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – the nation’s oldest and most selected collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. 2024
Jun 28, 2024
FSU Hosts 2024 Four-Day STEM Summit for High School Students
Twenty high school students from counties in Maryland and Pennsylvania had the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Frostburg State University STEM Summit on FSU’s main campus June 18-21.
Jun 28, 2024
FSU Nursing Department Awarded $2.1 Million Nurse Support Program Grant
Frostburg State University’s Department of Nursing was recently awarded a Maryland Higher Education Commission Nurse Support Program (NSP) II grant in the amount of $2,150,127 over four years to expand the capacity within the LPN to BSN program through additional nursing faculty and support staff.
Jun 28, 2024
Calling All Buccaneers for Frostburg’s Pirates Ahoy Event
The City of Frostburg will once again be the site of a pirate invasion on Wed., July 10 when the Children’s Literature Centre at Frostburg State University and the City of Frostburg team up to provide a free day of pirate merriment, tales, treasures and treats for young children of the region.
Jun 28, 2024
FSU Chair of Nursing Named One of The Daily Record’s 2024 Leading Women Under 40
Frostburg State University’s associate professor and chair of the Nursing Department, Dr. Kara Platt, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, was recently announced as one of the 2024 Leading Women Under 40 by The Daily Record.
Jun 27, 2024
Student Spotlight - Lucy Baukhages
eNews Student Spotlight highlights students who are making a difference on our campus every day. This edition of eNews features Lucy Baukhages '22.
Jun 27, 2024
Student Spotlight - Lucy Baukhages
eNews Student Spotlight highlights students who are making a difference on our campus every day. This edition of eNews features Lucy Baukhages '22.
Jun 27, 2024
Faculty and Staff Spotlight - Shawn Jones
eNews Faculty and Staff Spotlight highlights employees who are making a difference on our campus every day and helping to change the lives of our students. This edition of eNews features Shawn Jones.
Jun 27, 2024
Retired Employee Spotlight - Cynthia "Cindy" (Chabot) Powers '88
eNews Faculty and Staff Spotlight highlights employees who are making a difference on our campus every day and helping to change the lives of our students. This edition of eNews features retired employee, Cynthia "Cindy" (Chabot) Powers '88.
Jun 27, 2024
Faculty and Staff Spotlight - Shawn Jones
eNews Faculty and Staff Spotlight highlights employees who are making a difference on our campus every day and helping to change the lives of our students. This edition of eNews features Shawn Jones.
Jun 27, 2024
Retired Employee Spotlight - Cynthia "Cindy" (Chabot) Powers '88
eNews Retired Employee Spotlight highlights former employees who made a difference on our campus every day and helped to change the lives of our students. This edition of eNews features Cynthia "Cindy" (Chabot) Powers '88.
Jun 27, 2024
Alumni Spotlight - Ashley Swinford '13
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Ashley Swinford '13. Swinford lives in Cumberland, Md., and is the Director of Marketing and Outreach for the Allegany County Library System.
Jun 27, 2024
Alumni Spotlight - Lauren Ludvigsen '15
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Lauren Ludvigsen '15. Ludvigsen lives in Baltimore, Md., and works in brand marketing for Giant Foods, Inc.
Jun 18, 2024
Frostburg State University Receives $300,000 USDA Grant for Biomass Development
As part of an ongoing effort to create a sustainable, decarbonized campus, Frostburg State University (FSU) recently applied for and received $300,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Wood Innovations Grant program.
Jun 18, 2024
FSU’s Office of Civic Engagement Receives $2,000 in Help America Vote College Program Grants
Frostburg State University’s Office of Civic Engagement announced that they were selected as a recipient of a $2,000 Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP) grant.
Jun 10, 2024
FSU Sophomore Earns USM Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarship
Frostburg State University sophomore, Emilia Germain, was among twelve students across the University System of Maryland (USM) to receive a 2024 USM Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarship in the Academics, Scholarship and Research category.
Jun 7, 2024
Frostburg State University Student Joins USM Langenberg Legacy Fellows Program
Frostburg State University student, Daileah Ramirez, has been selected to join student fellows across the University System of Maryland (USM) institutions in this year’s cohort of the Langenberg Legacy Fellows Program.
Jun 7, 2024
Maryland Accelerates to Hold 5th Annual National Leadership Conference
The Maryland Accelerates 5th Annual National Leadership Conference will be held on June 13-14 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md.
Jun 6, 2024
SGA President Selected as Transform Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellow
SGA President, Rachael Michalski, was recently selected to serve as a 2024-2025 Transform Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellow.
Jun 5, 2024
FSU Professor in the Department of Communication Awarded $125,000 ARC Grant
Frostburg State University’s professor of Emerging Media, Dr. John Lombardi, was recently awarded a $125,000 grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to create a regional community media center.
May 31, 2024
“Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest” Premieres
“Sweet Appalachia: The Story of DelFest” made its Western Maryland premiere in April and an encore screening at the DelFest Bluegrass Music Festival in May.
May 31, 2024
FSU One of Five Schools in State to Hold Lavender Celebrations
Frostburg State University began hosting a Lavender Celebration, nationally known as a Lavender Graduation, in the spring of 2023, an initiative spearheaded by alumni Amber Greenbaum ’23.
May 24, 2024
George Edwards, Greg Garcia Given Honorary Doctorates at Commencement
Frostburg State University presented Mr. George C. Edwards ‘74, former Maryland senator, and Mr. Gregory T. Garcia ‘92, television writer, director and producer, with Honorary Doctorates at the 164th commencement ceremony held on Thursday, May 23.
May 13, 2024
FSU’s Dr. Katherine Kinsinger Honored With Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award
News Story: At the 2024 Frostburg State University Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration held on May 2 and hosted by the Office of Student Engagement, Dr. Katherine Kinsinger, director of Academic Advising, was honored with the Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award. Frostburg State University | Frostburg, Md. 2024
May 13, 2024
FSU Hosts Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
On Friday, May 3, Frostburg State University hosted the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. This year’s event featured more than 80 presentations highlighting the work of nearly 140 students.
May 13, 2024
FSU Sophomore to Compete in Miss Maryland Competition in June
Frostburg State University sophomore, Rebecca West, will compete in the Miss Maryland competition June 17-22 in Hagerstown, Md. She was crowned Miss Cumberland in 2023 and currently holds the title of Miss Mountain City 2024.
May 9, 2024
Frostburg State University Celebrates Achievements of Spring 2024 Graduates
News Story: Frostburg State University will celebrate the student achievements of its spring 2024 graduating class at the 164th Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 23, in the Cordts Physical Education Center Main Arena. Frostburg State University | Frostburg, Md. 2024
May 8, 2024
2024 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to Be Honored at FSU Convocation
Four recipients of the 2024 Faculty Achievement Awards will be honored at the Frostburg State University Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.
May 7, 2024
Student Spotlight - Daniel Baiyeshea
eNews Student Spotlight highlights students who are making a difference on our campus every day. This edition of eNews features Daniel Baiyeshea.
May 7, 2024
Student Spotlight - Daniel Baiyeshea
eNews Student Spotlight highlights students who are making a difference on our campus every day. This edition of eNews features Daniel Baiyeshea.
May 7, 2024
Alumni Spotlight - Tracey Comer Morris '94
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Tracey Comer Morris '94. Morris lives in Towson, MD, and is the Executive Director for Talent Acquisition at Johns Hopkins University.
May 7, 2024
Faculty and Staff Spotlight - Elizabeth Taylor-Raley
eNews Faculty and Staff Spotlight highlights employees who are making a difference on our campus every day and helping to change the lives of our students. This edition of eNews features Elizabeth Taylor-Raley.
May 7, 2024
Faculty and Staff Spotlight - Elizabeth Taylor-Raley
eNews Faculty and Staff Spotlight highlights employees who are making a difference on our campus every day and helping to change the lives of our students. This edition of eNews features Elizabeth Taylor-Raley.
May 7, 2024
Alumni Spotlight - Tracey Comer Morris '94
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Tracey Comer Morris '94. Morris lives in Towson, MD, and is the Executive Director for Talent Acquisition at Johns Hopkins University.
May 7, 2024
Students Honored at FSU’s Leadership and Engagement Awards Celebration
On Thursday, May 2, a myriad of Frostburg State University students was honored at the 2024 Leadership and Engagement Awards reception for their dedication and contributions to the University’s leadership.
May 7, 2024
FSU’s Kim Hinds-Brush Receives Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award
At the 2024 Frostburg State University Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration held on May 2, Kim Hinds-Brush, FSU’s director of Residence Life and advisor for the Mu Omicron chapter of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity, was honored with the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award for support and contributions that go above and beyond her current duties as a staff member.
May 2, 2024
FSU Earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly School Designation for 13th Consecutive Year
Frostburg State University has once again received the Military Friendly School designation marking the 13th straight year earning this honor.
May 1, 2024
FSU’s VP for Student Affairs, CLC Receive Inaugural Positive People Awards
Dr. Artie Lee Travis, Vice President for Student Affairs at Frostburg State University, and Frostburg’s Children’s Literature Centre (CLC) are among the list of recipients for Allegany County’s inaugural Positive People award. Both were recognized in the Education Support category.
May 1, 2024
Frostburg Once Again Extends Decision Day Deadline from May 15 to June 1
Given continued delays in receiving FAFSA information, Frostburg's Decision Day deadline is once again being extended, from May 15 to June 1.
Apr 25, 2024
FSU’s Red Rocket League Team Gets Revenge in Divisional Grand Final
Frostburg State University’s Red Rocket League eSports team recently competed in, and won, the Divisional Grand Final Championship, defeating the University of Texas Dallas (UTD) Orange.
Apr 19, 2024
FSU Students Present at the 23rd Annual Deans’ Student Colloquium
Frostburg State University’s Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Michael Mathias, and Dean of the College of Education and Health & Natural Sciences, Dr. Boyce Williams, recently hosted the 23rd Annual Deans’ Student Colloquium and dinner.
Apr 16, 2024
FSU’s AMA Chapter Earns Awards at National Conference
Members of Frostburg State University’s chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) recently participated in a collegiate student conference and was successful in securing outstanding chapter awards in three of the seven categories for their work in Professional Development, Fundraising and Chapter Planning.
Apr 13, 2024
Governor Wes Moore Visits Frostburg State University for Dedication of Education and Health Sciences Center
On Saturday, April 13, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, along with state and local leaders, visited Frostburg State University for the dedication and ribbon cutting for the new Education and Health Sciences Center on FSU’s campus.
Apr 10, 2024
FSU's Focus Frostburg 2024: “Learn-In” for a Sustainable Future
News Story: Focus Frostburg 2024, a “Learn-in” for a Sustainable Future, will take place Wednesday, April 17, at Frostburg State University's Lane University Center. The full day event features programs, discussions and hands-on activities highlighting issues of sustainability and climate awareness. All presentations are open to the campus community and the larger regional community. Learning Green, Living Green at Frostburg State University 2024
Apr 9, 2024
Bridging the Divide with Curiosity, Compassion, Civility Scheduled for April 17
As part of Focus Frostburg 2024, the public is invited to attend the program Bridging the Divide with Curiosity, Compassion, and Civility, an evening of conversation, community, learning and fact-based dreaming on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lane University Center’s Manicur Hall at Frostburg State University.
Apr 4, 2024
Frostburg State University, WVU School of Pharmacy Announce Partnership
News Story: Frostburg State University and the West Virginia School of Pharmacy (WVUSoP) have entered into a partnership that will allow students to earn their Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from FSU and their Doctor of Pharmacy degree from WVUSoP in just seven years. Learning Green, Living Green at Frostburg State University 2024
Mar 27, 2024
Frostburg State University’s ASTAR AmeriCorps Program to Host Annual Book and Resource Giveaway
Frostburg State University’s ASTAR AmeriCorps program will hold a Book and Resource Giveaway Community Outreach Project beginning Saturday, April 6, through Wednesday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at City Place, 14 S. Water St. in Frostburg.
Mar 15, 2024
FSU’s David Puthoff Honored With USM Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
News Story: Dr. David Puthoff, a professor in FSU’s Department of Biology, has received the Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, the highest honor presented by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents (BOR) to recognize exemplary faculty achievements. Frostburg State University 2024
Mar 15, 2024
FSU’s Bittinger Recognized by The Daily Record on 2024 Top 100 Women in Maryland List
News Story: The Daily Record has announced the 2024 Top 100 Women in Maryland honorees, and among that list of heavy female hitters is Frostburg State University’s Dr. Sara-Beth Bittinger, associate vice president for Academic Operations and Fiscal Affairs. Frostburg State University 2024
Mar 12, 2024
FSU’s Bobcat Giving Day Continues to Be a Fundraising Success
News Story: Held on March 6 and 7, Frostburg State University’s third annual Bobcat Giving Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event, raised a total of $203,876, surpassing last year’s total by nearly $36,000. The campaign also engaged 1,869 donors who contributed to their favorite FSU fund. FSU Foundation. Frostburg State University 2024
Feb 28, 2024
Women's History Month Opening Ceremony: Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Women's History Month Opening Ceremony will be held on Monday, March 4, and is sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Feb 28, 2024
Retention Rates, Transfer Student Enrollment at Frostburg State University on the Rise
While many colleges and universities across the nation are experiencing decreases in student enrollment, at Frostburg State University, enrollment among transfer students is on the rise.
Feb 27, 2024
Alumni Spotlight - Seth Loar '12
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Seth Loar '12. Loar lives in Cumberland, MD, and is an associate broker at Coldwell Banker Premier.
Feb 19, 2024
Frostburg State University Extends Decision Day Deadline to May 15
Frostburg’s Decision Day deadline has been extended to May 15 to allow students more time to consider their aid offer before submitting confirmation deposits.
Feb 15, 2024
Frostburg State University Is One of Best Online Master’s Programs in Maryland for 2024
Frostburg State University has been ranked among the Best Online Master’s Programs in Maryland by Online Masters Colleges (OMC), a prominent, trusted source for students seeking valuable resources on online higher education degree programs.
Feb 8, 2024
FSU Financial Aid Office to Host FAFSA, Student Finance Workshop Feb. 21
News Story: Frostburg State University’s Financial Aid Office will host a "Money Talk$" event on Wed., Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lane University Center to offer assistance completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA or the FSU Foundation Scholarship application. Students can also get help with their current FSU account. Office of Financial Aid. Frostburg State University 2024
Feb 1, 2024
Three FSU Faculty Members Awarded Sabbatical Leave for Spring 2025 Semester
This year, a group of 10 outstanding faculty from Frostburg State University submitted applications requesting sabbatical leave to focus on career goals and other academic interests. Three faculty members, one from each of FSU’s colleges, have been awarded sabbatical leave.
Jan 31, 2024
Black History Month Opening Ceremony: A Celebration of Black History
The Black History Month Opening Ceremony will be just one of the center’s signature programs throughout the year. Be sure to come for the start of the journey for information and celebration!
Jan 30, 2024
Local High School Students Visit FSU
For three days in January, Frostburg State University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics had the opportunity to host nearly 275 local high school students and teachers from Allegany County Public Schools.
Jan 22, 2024
FSU’s VITA Site Returns for Spring 2024 Semester
The IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will return to Frostburg’s campus for the upcoming tax filing season to offer free tax return preparation to qualified individuals, typically those making less than $64,000 a year.
Jan 18, 2024
Two FSU Professors Appointed to Maryland Commission on African Affairs
Two Frostburg State University professors were recently appointed to Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s Commission on African Affairs for their professional and personal ties to Africa and Maryland’s diverse African population.
Jan 3, 2024
Alumni Spotlight - Warren Evans '23
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Warren Evans '23. Warren lives in Manhattan, NY, and is a markets analyst for JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Dec 21, 2023
Mr. Donald P. Hutchinson Given Honorary Doctorate at Commencement
Frostburg State University presented Mr. Donald P. Hutchinson '67, former Maryland politician and president/CEO of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa at its 163rd commencement ceremony held on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Dec 11, 2023
Frostburg Team Wins First Place at Design Day Competition
Congratulations to FSU's team, Kick Master 3000, for winning first place at this year's University of Maryland College Park Design Day.
Dec 8, 2023
First Cohort of ADAPT Participants Graduate from 9-Month Program
On Thursday, Dec. 7, the inaugural cohort of the ADAPT (Administrative Development and Professional Training) program at FSU graduated after nine months of both in-person and online learning.
Nov 30, 2023
Frostburg State University Celebrates Achievements of Fall 2023 Graduates
Frostburg State University will celebrate the student achievements of its fall 2023 graduating class at the 163rd Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. in a ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 20, in the Cordts Physical Education Center Main Arena.
Nov 29, 2023
FSU’s Athletic Training Program Partners with Volunteer Firefighters
Frostburg State University’s Department of Kinesiology has collaborated with local volunteer firefighters on two projects that allow graduate students in the Athletic Training program to conduct original research while simultaneously providing beneficial services to the Frostburg community.
Nov 10, 2023
Frostburg State University Recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Circle of Excellence Silver Chapter
Frostburg State University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was recently recognized by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, as a Circle of Excellence Silver Chapter.
Nov 9, 2023
Alumni Spotlight - Josey Wiedenhaefer '14
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Josey Wiedenhaefer '14. Josey lives in Melbourne, FL, and is a franchise paralegal for Empower Brands.
Oct 30, 2023
FSU Realigns Colleges for More Balanced Program Portfolios
Frostburg State University recently underwent a realignment of departments within the College of Business, the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to better balance the program portfolios of each program.
Oct 16, 2023
WVSOM, Frostburg State University Announce Partnership
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and Frostburg State University have entered into a memorandum of understanding that will better prepare Frostburg students interested in pursuing a career in osteopathic medicine.
Oct 11, 2023
FSU Biology Student Receives Special Honors in Micrograph Awards Competition
Frostburg State University upper-level biology student, MacKenzie Freeze, was recently recognized with Special Honors in Microscopy Today’s 5th annual Micrograph Awards competition.
Oct 6, 2023
The Daily Record Announces Inaugural Veterans in Business and Law Winners
The Daily Record has named Dr. Artie L. Travis, Vice President for Student Affairs at Frostburg State University, one of the inaugural Veterans in Business and Law Award winners. Travis is one of 23 honorees from across the State.
Oct 6, 2023
Frostburg State University Named Winner of 2023 Appademy Awards
Frostburg State University has been awarded the 2023 Appademy Award for Best App Redesign, an accolade representing the excellence in visual design and usability for a redesigned mobile campus app.
Oct 4, 2023
FSU Police Officers Recognized for Bravery, Selflessness
Frostburg State University Police Chief, Cynthia Smith, recently presented members of her team with awards for their selfless responses to dangerous situations earlier this year.
Oct 2, 2023
Regional Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad Competition Proves Successful
Recently, 70 students applied to participate in the regional Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad competition Sept. 22-24 hosted by Frostburg State University in partnership with TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), Deloitte’s Innovation Lab and the University System of Maryland Launch Fund.
Sep 25, 2023
FSU Once Again Places High on Washington Monthly 2023 College Guide and Rankings
In its annual College Guide and Rankings, Washington Monthly once again gave Frostburg State University high marks.
Sep 11, 2023
Forging Futures Campaign Reaches Initial Fundraising Goal
In 2016, Frostburg State University (FSU) began a comprehensive campaign known as Forging Futures: The Campaign for Frostburg State University, with an initial goal of $25 million.
Sep 11, 2023
Frostburg State University Holds State of the University Address
On Thursday, Sept. 7, Frostburg State University held its annual State of the University (SOTU) address for faculty, staff and students. President Nowaczyk along with his team of vice presidents presented divisional updates showcasing the University’s successes over the past year.
Sep 8, 2023
Three Frostburg State University Employees Receive Staff Awards for Excellence
Frostburg State University honored Rubin Stevenson, Kristie Bloskey and Anthony “Tony” Rosa with Staff Awards for Excellence at the President’s State of the University address held on Sept. 7.
Sep 8, 2023
Monahan Given Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Faculty Award
Dr. Michael Monahan, professor and chair of Frostburg State University’s Department of Management, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award.
Sep 8, 2023
Graham Receives Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Staff Award
Dr. Jeff Graham, FSU senior associate vice president for Student Affairs, was the 2023 recipient of the President’s Distinguished Staff Award, which recognizes a staff member who has provided exceptional service to the University and has helped to advance its mission, goals and priorities.
Aug 31, 2023
Donnell VanSkiver Wins 2nd Annual Washington, D.C. Admin Leadership Award
On Friday, Aug. 25, Donnell VanSkiver, Executive Administrative Assistant to Frostburg State University’s President, was announced the winner of this year’s Leadership Award at the 2023 Washington, D.C. Admin Awards.