University News

2023

May 31, 2023
FSU President Named to The Daily Record’s 2023 Higher Education Power List
The president of Frostburg State University, Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk, was recently recognized for being among The Daily Record’s 2023 Higher Education Power List for his leadership guiding FSU in the ever-changing field of education.

May 12, 2023
Mr. Paul A. Petzrick Given Honorary Doctorate at Commencement
Frostburg State University presented Mr. Paul A. Petzrick, an employee of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, with an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree at its 162nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20.

May 12, 2023
2023 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to be Honored at FSU Convocation
Six recipients of the 2023 Faculty Achievement Awards will be honored at the Frostburg State University Honors Convocation on Friday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

May 10, 2023
FSU to Partner with GCPS to Offer Dual Enrollment Pilot Program
Frostburg State University is excited to announce that beginning in the Fall of 2023, they will partner with Garrett County Public Schools to offer the Bobcat Academy - a dual enrollment pilot program to give motivated high school seniors an immersive college experience and an opportunity to earn college credits while simultaneously completing high school.

May 10, 2023
36 Inductees Installed into FSU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi
The Frostburg State University chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducted 36 new members during a ceremony held May 6 at FSU’s Gira Center. The Society is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

May 8, 2023
Frostburg State University Celebrates Class of 2023 Grads at 162nd Commencement
Frostburg State University will celebrate the achievements of its spring 2023 graduating class at the 162nd Commencement scheduled for Saturday, May 20, during two ceremonies in the Cordts Physical Education Center Main Arena.

May 8, 2023
FSU’s Dr. Angela Luvara Honored With Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award
At the 2023 Frostburg State University Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration held on May 4 and hosted by the Office of Student Engagement, Dr. Angela Luvara, an assistant professor in FSU’s Department of Sociology and the coordinator of Women’s Studies at FSU, was honored with the Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award.

May 8, 2023
FSU’s Dr. Lilly Ye Receives Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award
At the 2023 Frostburg State University Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration held on May 4, Dr. Lilly Ye, a professor in FSU’s Department of Marketing and Finance and advisor of the FSU Marketing Club, was honored with the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award for support and contributions that go above and beyond her current duties as a faculty member.

May 8, 2023
Students Honored at FSU’s Leadership and Engagement Awards Celebration
On Thursday, May 4, a myriad of Frostburg State University students was honored at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards reception for their dedication and contributions to the University’s leadership.

Apr 28, 2023
FSU Student Acknowledged on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Frostburg State University and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recently announced that Rachael Michalski has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.

Apr 27, 2023
Frostburg State University Student Joins USM Langenberg Legacy Fellows Program
Frostburg State University student, Jamie Roberts, 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.

Apr 21, 2023
Frostburg State University Conference Services Earns One-Stop Shop Certification
Frostburg State University has earned One-Stop Shop Certification through the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors – International (ACCED-I), the only professional association dedicated to collegiate conferences and events.

Apr 20, 2023
eSports and Mock Trial Coming This Fall
Frostburg State is starting two new competitive initiatives this fall, eSports and mock trial. This is a great opportunity for you, as an FSU student, to help make these teams successful.

Apr 12, 2023
FSU to Host Transform 2040 as Part of Celebration of FSU’s 125th Anniversary
Frostburg State University will host Transform 2040 on Wednesday, April 19, in conjunction with Focus Frostburg, a full day of programs, discussions and activities highlighting issues of sustainability and climate awareness.

Apr 10, 2023
FSU’s Student Government Association Elects New President
Rachael Michalski was recently elected as the President of Frostburg State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) for the 23-24 academic school year.

Apr 5, 2023
FSU’s VP for Student Affairs Receives NOESA Award
Dr. Artie Travis, Vice President for Student Affairs at Frostburg State University, has been awarded the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award upon nomination by the D.C. Chapter of the National Eagle Scout Association and the Boy Scouts of America.

Apr 3, 2023
FSU Provost Named One of The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women in Maryland
Frostburg State University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Traki L. Taylor, was recently recognized for being among The Daily Record’s 2023 Top 100 Women in Maryland for her outstanding achievements and accomplishments.

Mar 30, 2023
FSU Designated a Voter Friendly Campus For 4th Consecutive Year
Frostburg State University was once again named a Voter Friendly Campus by national nonpartisan organizations Fair Election Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Mar 23, 2023
FSU Receives $250K to Fund Outdoor Recreation Workforce Initiatives
FSU’s Division of Regional Development and Engagement (DRDE) has been awarded a grant for $250,000 from the EDA and the MD Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism to support a regional approach to growing Western Maryland’s outdoor recreation economy by funding initiatives in workforce development and training and certification in Allegany and Garrett Counties.

Mar 23, 2023
FSU Awarded $3.5 Million Grant for Teacher Quality Partnership Project
Frostburg State University was recently awarded five-year, $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for Rural Educators for Appalachian Children (REACH), a teacher quality partnership project. Under REACH, FSU will implement a dual certification special education and elementary teacher preparation program.

Mar 17, 2023
Frostburg State University and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science to Offer Joint Master of Environmental Management in Sustainability
Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) are proud to offer an innovative joint Master in Environmental Management (MEM) in Sustainability for the fall of 2023.

Mar 9, 2023
FSU’s Bobcat Giving Day Rings Up a Second Year of Success
Frostburg State University’s second annual Bobcat Giving Day, an online 24-hour fundraising campaign, broke last year’s totals by raising both more dollars and donors.

Mar 8, 2023
Frostburg State Named Military Friendly for 12th Straight Time
Frostburg State University recently announced that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation marking the 12th consecutive time that FSU has received this distinction.

Mar 7, 2023
FSU to Host Women’s Studies Spring Speaker Series
Frostburg State University’s Women’s Studies will host a Spring Speaker Series featuring three renowned keynotes to include Kim Kelly, Jalessah Jackson and Sesali Bowen.

Feb 23, 2023
FSU, ACM Co-Host Leadership Allegany Rising Higher Education Day
On Thursday, Feb. 9 the Class of 2023 had the opportunity to visit Frostburg State University and Allegany College of Maryland as part of Higher Education Day, which strives to raise awareness of the higher ed landscape and the opportunities available at these institutions.

Feb 15, 2023
FSU to Partner with ACPS to Offer Dual Enrollment Pilot Program
Frostburg State University is excited to announce that beginning in the Fall of 2023, they will partner with Allegany County Public Schools to offer the Bobcat Academy - a dual enrollment pilot program to give motivated high school seniors an immersive college experience and an opportunity to earn college credits while simultaneously completing high school.

Jan 30, 2023
Frostburg State University Offering Two New Programs in Nursing
Frostburg State University is proud to offer two new programs in nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program allows first time students to explore the variety of pathways that a career in nursing has to offer. Additionally, students interested in advancing their healthcare knowledge can now enroll in FSU’s online Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to BSN program to expose themselves to expanded job opportunities in leadership roles or careers in specialized care areas.

Jan 20, 2023
Frostburg State University to Receive $1.2 Million in Federal Funds
Frostburg State University will receive $1,250,000 through direct federal funding earmarked in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill signed into law by President Joe Biden in December. The funding, secured through Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-MD) and Rep. David Trone (D-MD), will provide $750,000 for the FSU Regional Science Center and $500,000 for the FSU Maryland Accelerates Program.

Jan 10, 2023
Alumni Spotlight - Lexy Snyder Williams '18 and Bart Williams '17
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Lexy Snyder Williams '18 and husband Bart Williams '17. Lexy and Bart live in Crofton, Md., where she works in admissions and he is a 4th grade teacher for AACPS.

Jan 10, 2023
Alumni Spotlight - India Lacey ’16/M’17
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features India Lacey ’16/M’17, senior financial accountant with IT Cadre.

2022

Dec 2, 2022
Frostburg State University Celebrates Achievements of Fall 2022 Graduates
Frostburg State University will celebrate student achievements of its fall 2022 graduating class with the 161st Commencement on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Featured student speakers for the ceremony include Jenna Griffith Newlin, College of Business; Summer Sabatino, College of Education; and Brian Records, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Dec 1, 2022
Dr. Joan Serafin Receives 2022 Transform Mid-Atlantic Global Citizenship Award
Dr. Joan Serafin, a political science professor at Frostburg State University, is the winner of the 2022 Global Citizenship Award, in recognition of her commitment to and scholarship of developing globally engaged curricula and opportunities for students at FSU.

Dec 1, 2022
FSU’s College of Education Among 55 Educator Prep Programs Recognized for National Excellence
Frostburg State University’s College of Education was recently granted national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Sep 16, 2022
Alumni Spotlight - Kayla Mathew ‘15/M’17
eNews Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Kayla Mathew ‘15/M’17, Annual Giving Specialist at Frostburg State University.

Sep 16, 2022
Programs Give Frostburg Students Competitive Edge
Frostburg State University recently received a $750,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration to help cover the costs of installing a clean energy microgrid on campus.

Aug 22, 2022
Frostburg State Adds Men's and Women's Wrestling, Women's Rugby
Frostburg State announced the addition of men's and women's wrestling programs, as well as women’s rugby, which will raise the number of sponsored sports at FSU to 25 in the Fall of 2023.

Aug 5, 2022
Frostburg State Receives Grant to Build Microgrid and Emergency Shelter
Frostburg State University recently received a $750,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration to help cover the costs of installing a clean energy microgrid on campus.

Aug 4, 2022
Maryland Accelerates Holds Third Annual National Leadership Conference
More than 100 people attended the Maryland Accelerates Third Annual National Leadership Conference held in June at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City.

Jul 13, 2022
Study Ranks Frostburg State University Among the Best Value Colleges in Maryland
Frostburg State University has been ranked as one of the top Best Value Colleges and Universities in Maryland by SmartAsset, a New York-based financial company. 

Jul 12, 2022
Spence Releases Debut Solo Album
Luke Spence, a lecturer of trumpet in the Department of Music, has released a new solo album celebrating 20th Century Art Songs.

Jul 11, 2022
FSU Takes First Steps Toward Regional Recreation Complex
Design is under way for a new Regional Recreation Complex at FSU – including an indoor recreational facility – that will serve the campus and the greater community.

Jul 8, 2022
Odone Releases Book of Pandemic Work
Jamison Odone, an associate professor of visual arts at Frostburg, puts a creative spin on the COVID lockdown with a new book, My First Pandemic.

Jul 6, 2022
Taylor Named Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Traki L. Taylor has been named the new provost at FSU, as she plans to enhance faculty excellence, student success and staff advancement at the University.

Jul 5, 2022
Holmes Pens Book on Raising Children
FSU Professor Emerita Dr. Judy Harmon Holmes has penned a book for parents, teachers and counselors on how to raise responsible children in an irresponsible world.

Jun 24, 2022
Moves in Athletics Build on Success
Two new faces in coaching positions and a new role overseeing academic and student development continue Athletics’ moves toward success in NCAA’s Division II.

Jun 23, 2022
Alumni Spotlight - Aaron Ware ’14
eNews Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Aaron Ware ’14, the new Alumni Relations and Events Specialist at Frostburg State University.

Jun 23, 2022
FSU Experiences Record-Setting Fundraising Year
Frostburg State University’s recent fundraising efforts have broken the record for the highest-grossing fundraising total in the school’s 124-year history.

Jun 17, 2022
Spring Sports Wrap-up
In what should be the last year before full NCAA DII membership, Bobcat teams continue to progress with great showings at conference championships and strong individual feats.

Jun 17, 2022
Bobcats Roar at Tony Awards
On Broadway’s biggest night, three of Frostburg’s stellar “theatre kids” had an impromptu mini-reunion. It gave Sean Cercone ’99, Jessica Frances Dukes and Jeff Keilholtz a chance to reflect on how their time at Frostburg gave them the foundation on which to build their professional careers.

May 16, 2022
2022 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to Be Honored at FSU Convocation
This year’s recipients are Dr. Amy Branam Armiento, Department of English & Foreign Languages, for academic achievement, and Dr. Kelly Bubp, Department of Mathematics, for excellence in service. The awards are made possible through generous gifts to the FSU Foundation, Inc.

May 6, 2022
Frostburg State University to Honor Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmonson II With Honorary Doctorate
Frostburg State University will present Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmonson II, a 1990 Frostburg graduate, with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at its 160th commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 19.

May 6, 2022
Frostburg State University Celebrates Achievements of Spring 2022 Graduates
Frostburg State University will celebrate student achievements of its spring 2022 graduating class with the 160th Commencement on Thursday, May 19. Featured student speakers for the ceremony include Sarah Robertson, College of Business; Quenten Demps, College of Education; and Meghan Murphy, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Apr 26, 2022
First-Ever #BobcatGivingDay Gifts Top $145K
For FSU’s first-ever #BobcatGivingDay, organizers were thrilled that 1,225 donors raised $145,305 in 24 hours, supporting a large number of special initiatives along the way.

Apr 21, 2022
Alumni Spotlight - Sandrine Akindo ’15
eNews Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Sandrine Akindo ’15, an HR project manager for Pepsico, who used FSU’s leadership development opportunities and personal support to find her voice and shape the person she is today.

Apr 21, 2022
Athletics and Tumbling Shines in Second Full Season
The Frostburg State acrobatic & tumbling team’s quest for an MEC championship came up just two points shy as their memorable team season came to an end, in just their second full season.

Apr 14, 2022
Frostburg State Named Military Friendly for 11th Straight Time
Viqtory, which serves military personnel and their spouses transitioning into civilian life, has named Frostburg State University to its coveted 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools list, marking the 11th time in a row FSU has received this distinction.

Apr 13, 2022
Frostburg State Student Selected for Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellowship Program
Frostburg State University student Max Hancock has been selected to participate in the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellowship program during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Apr 11, 2022
Frostburg State University Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Recognized as Circle of Excellence Member and Winner of 2021 Fall Service Project
The Frostburg State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was recently recognized as a Circle of Excellence Gold Chapter by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. In addition, the FSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter was selected as the 2021 Fall Service Project Division IV winner.

Feb 28, 2022
Winter Sports Wrap-up
The third year in Division II produced strong showings for winter sports, including the first DII championship for a women’s sport, Women’s Swimming.

Feb 24, 2022
Alumni Spotlight - Aaron Webb ’13
eNews Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Aaron Webb ’13, CEO of a virtual marketing agency that adds value and recognition to a business’ online presence.

Feb 16, 2022
Frostburg State University Students Tie for Second in Drew Knowledge Bowl
A team of Frostburg State University students tied for second place in the First Annual Dr. Charles R. Drew Knowledge Bowl on Feb. 12, along with students from Howard University and Hampton University. The three schools participated in a friendly battle of wits, showing their knowledge of Black history, science, literature, religion, the arts and popular culture.

Feb 14, 2022
Frostburg State University to Develop Online Physical Education Course for Maryland Public Schools
Frostburg State University will develop an online high school Level 1 Physical Education (PE) Course for Maryland public schools, as part of an agreement with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Feb 11, 2022
Physics and Engineering Chair Receives Grant for LiDAR Performance Assessment in Autonomous Vehicles
Dr. Jamil Abdo, chair of the Frostburg State University Department of Physics and Engineering, was recently awarded a $171,351 grant testing self-driving cars in less-than-ideal weather conditions, dust and smog.

Jan 11, 2022
Dr. Traki L. Taylor Named Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Frostburg State University
Dr. Traki L. Taylor, currently Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the State University System of Florida, has been named provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Frostburg State University. She will join FSU on July 13.

Jan 7, 2022
FSU Administrators Receive Impact Leader Awards From the National Society of Leadership and Success
Several members of FSU's leadership recently received the Impact Leader Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).

Jan 4, 2022
Fall Sports Wrap-up
In the third season of Division II and after more than a year of disruption because of the pandemic, Frostburg’s student-athletes stepped up to shine at this new level, including tournament and championship appearances and a co-championship for Bobcat football.

Jan 4, 2022
Alumni Spotlight - Tamara Elliott Lowry ’91/M’01
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Tam Lowry ’91/M’01, director of FSU’s Student Support Services TRIO program.

2021

Dec 10, 2021
Head of National Minority Auto Dealers Group Speaks With FSU Students About the Future of the Auto Industry
Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, visited with students to discuss electric vehicles and the future of the automotive industry. Lester was joined in his presentation by John Seaton, area general manager of Nissan Northeast Region.

Dec 8, 2021
FSU’s Mandicott Receives Governor’s Service Award
Bill Mandicott, assistant vice president of Student and Community Involvement, received the AmeriCorps Achievement Award at the 38th Annual Governor’s Service Awards for Outstanding Service and Volunteerism, celebrating 20 individuals and organizations recognized for their outstanding display of dedication to service and volunteerism.

Dec 7, 2021
Frostburg State University to Celebrate Student Achievements at Commencement Ceremonies
Fall 2021 graduates will be honored at the 159th Commencement ceremony on December 18, 2021. This year’s commencement speakers are Trent Keller, from the College of Business; Katilyn Elwell, from the College of Education; and Samantha Kight, from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Nov 18, 2021
Three Frostburg State University Employees Given Staff Awards for Excellence
Frostburg State University recently honored Patrick O’Brien, Crystal Miller and William Patterson with Staff Awards for Excellence. The annual Staff Awards for Excellence recognize exceptional service to the institution. Recipients are nominated and chosen by their colleagues.

Nov 18, 2021
FSU Police and Frostburg City Police Raise Money Participating in “No-Shave November”
The Frostburg State University Police have teamed up with the Frostburg City Police for “No-Shave November” this year to raise money for the Holding Hands for Haley Foundation. They plan to continue their fundraising through the end of December.

Nov 16, 2021
Frostburg State University Announced as 2021 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Award Winner
The ALL IN Challenge recognizes select higher education institutions, educators and students for their extraordinary work in student voter engagement during the 2020 presidential election. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and most students learning virtually, the honorees ensured students across the country could cast their ballots.

Nov 9, 2021
Richard R. Arnold II Receives AASCU’s 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) presented NASA astronaut and FSU alum Richard R. Arnold II with its 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Arnold accepted the award during AASCU’s 2021 Annual Meeting in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

Nov 3, 2021
Pelesky Given Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Staff Award
Tim Pelesky, Frostburg State University’s interim chief information officer, has been selected as the fourth recipient of the President’s Distinguished Staff Award. He was serving as director of Information Technology Applications and Development at the time of his

Nov 2, 2021
Bobcats Go Prime Time!
Join with your fellow alumni to cheer on the Bobcat football team on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in person or at watch parties to see the televised game on MASN. The Veterans Day game will also include recognition of the FSU community’s veterans and active military personnel.

Nov 2, 2021
Alumni Spotlight - J. Stokes ’09
Meet J. Stokes ’09, who is grateful for the many people at Frostburg who shepherded and mentored him along the way.

Oct 29, 2021
FSU Theatre Department Celebrates Current Alumni in Spotlight on Broadway
As New York Theatre reopens after a year-and-a-half pandemic-enforced shutdown, three graduates of the FSU Department of Theatre and Dance are stepping into the spotlight. FSU alums Keenan Scott II, Jessica Frances Dukes and Shahzeb Hussain are currently undertaking groundbreaking and unique roles in the New York theatre scene.

Oct 26, 2021
Mattern Given Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Faculty Award
Dr. Janet Mattern, an associate professor in the Frostburg State University Department of Educational Professions, has been selected as the ninth recipient of the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award.

Oct 8, 2021
President Nowaczyk Selected as Top 50 Leader in Higher Education
President Ronald Nowaczyk was recently recognized as a Top 50 Leader in Higher Education by the National Diversity & Leadership Conference. The Top 50 Leaders in Education are innovators, strategists and pioneers in the dynamic sector of local and global Educators are pivotal for the growth and development of individuals and subsequently, the organizations for which their students work.

Oct 4, 2021
Maryland Accelerates Teacher Residency Program at FSU Recruiting Third Cohort
FSU’s Maryland Accelerates Teacher Residency program is currently recruiting its third cohort of students, after graduating its first cohort of teachers on May 7. The second cohort is currently in residency in Frederick and Garrett County schools.

Sep 22, 2021
Frostburg State University Set to Celebrate Homecoming Oct. 14 to 17
Frostburg State University welcomes students and graduates from all generations to celebrate Homecoming 2021. From Thursday, Oct. 14, to Sunday, Oct. 17, FSU will host a variety of events and festivities, including sports, a Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and reunions

Sep 22, 2021
Frostburg State University Student Wins MAPMBS Award
Josh Clem, of Cumberland, Md., a senior biology major at Frostburg State University, recently received an award for the Best Undergraduate Poster at the 38th Annual Mid-Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society (MAPMBS) meeting.

Sep 22, 2021
Frostburg State University Launches Working Professional Certificates Program
In an effort to provide real-world, high-quality training to working adults, Frostburg State University launched the Working Professional Certificates program this fall in Manufacturing Leadership, Retail Management, Small Business Management and Nonprofit Management.

Sep 17, 2021
FSU Receives $1.48 Million From Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative
Frostburg State University was awarded $1,480,979 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Advanced Technology Center at FSU Innovation Park, which will help leverage regional partnerships to support efforts to create a more vibrant economic future for coal-impacted communities.

Sep 8, 2021
FSU to Launch Forging Futures: The Campaign for Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University launches the public phase of its $25 million fundraising campaign, Forging Futures: The Campaign for Frostburg State University, with a virtual event at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Sep 3, 2021
FSU Earns High Marks in Washington Monthly 2021 College Guide and Rankings
In its annual College Guide and Rankings, The Washington Monthly ranked Frostburg State University first among public universities in Maryland, ninth in the category of service and 44th in the country overall in its “Master’s Level Colleges and Universities” category. FSU was also ranked 91st in the Northeast in the “Best Bang for the Buck” category.

Aug 30, 2021
Alumni Spotlight - Ryan Alexander ’10
Meet Ryan Alexander ’10, an international development professional who credits his Roadtrip Nation experience with putting him on the right road.

Aug 30, 2021
Career Help Extends to Alumni
For Frostburg alumni still in need of career advice, FSU’s Office of Career and Professional Development can help, even if you graduated years before.

Aug 10, 2021
FSU, UMES Unveil Pharmacy Doctorate Partnership
In this collaborative 3 + 3 partnership, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Frostburg State University have formed a new academic partnership offering students an accelerated track to becoming pharmacists in six years.

Jul 28, 2021
Blubaugh Named Newman Civic Fellow
FSU student Delanie Blubaugh has been named a Newman Civic Fellow, which recognizes and supports community-committed students.

Jul 28, 2021
FSU Rep Wins Geography Bowl
Representatives from Frostburg State won big at the 2021 American Association of Geographers’ World Geography Bowl.

Jul 28, 2021
FSU Again Honored With Tree Campus USA Recognition
FSU has once again been honored with Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management and engaging staff and students in conservation goals.

Jul 26, 2021
NSF Grant Increases FSU’s Broadband Connectivity
The internet speed connection on the FSU campus will soon be more than three times faster, thanks to an $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The award, which covers under-served areas, will increase the FSU campus internet broadband download capabilities from its current 3 gigabits/sec to 10 gigabits/sec.

Jul 22, 2021
Frostburg State University Bolsters Student Advising and Student Success
As a result of a 3-year national study, FSU will be 1 of 12 universities to participate in a new model for student advising. A key feature of this new model is a “team” approach to student success with university advisors working with faculty mentors to help students.

Jul 12, 2021
Revised Communication Programs Create New Opportunities for Today's Digital World
The Communication Studies major has been revised so that students now select a track in Strategic Social Media or Strategic Communication Leadership. In addition, any student—regardless of major—can now choose to minor in Social Media.

Jul 1, 2021
Maryland Accelerates Builds a Bridge to a New Career
When Stephen Michael M’21 reached a crossroads and wanted to change his career, FSU’s Maryland Accelerates Residency Program built him a bridge to a new role as an elementary school teacher. The program builds on FSU’s Master of Arts in Teaching with the added benefits of a $30,000 annual living stipend and residency in a participating school.

Jun 30, 2021
Enhanced Transfer Now Benefits Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College Students Continuing at FSU
An enhanced transfer agreement among Frostburg State University (FSU), Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) and Garrett College (GC) will provide students transferring from the region’s two community colleges to FSU a greater opportunity to succeed.

Jun 30, 2021
Alumni Spotlight - Leonard Wright ’88 and Angie Terrell Wright ’87
This edition of eNews features Leonard Wright ’88 and Angie Terrell Wright ’87, who started their journey together when they met at the ’Burg.

Jun 30, 2021
Sports Wrap-up
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Bobcat sports in a number of ways, including no teams competing during the fall semester. However, our student-athletes were able to get back into competition in early 2021, undergoing frequent COVID testing and rigorous health and safety measures to ensure the well-being of all players, coaches and staff. Our student-athletes have many reasons to be proud of their resilience and dedication, which was on full display during competition in the 2021 spring semester.