2025 News
June
Jun 11, 2025
FSU Announces Partnership with Aladdin Campus Dining
Frostburg State University recently announced a new partnership with Aladdin Campus Dining, which became effective May 23, to bring delicious and diverse dining options to the campus community across all campus dining locations.
May
May 29, 2025
FSU Opens Doors to Westernport Elementary School Students and Staff
Frostburg State University has opened its doors to the students and staff at Westernport Elementary School who were left without a school building to use for remainder of their academic year after it suffered extensive damage from flooding that occurred on May 13.
May 22, 2025
Joseph Lambert Given Honorary Doctorate at FSU Commencement
Frostburg State University presented Mr. Joseph Lambert ‘79 with an Honorary Doctor of Public Service at the 166th Commencement ceremony held on May 22.
May 14, 2025
2025 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to be Honored at FSU Convocation
Five recipients of the 2025 Faculty Achievement Awards will be honored at the Frostburg State University Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 13, 2025
FSU Students Present at the Annual Deans’ Student Colloquium
Frostburg State University’s deans recently hosted the Annual Deans’ Student Colloquium and dinner showcasing the work of 17 talented Bobcats.
May 9, 2025
FSU Hosts 2025 Leadership and Engagement Awards Celebration
On Wednesday, May 7, Frostburg State University students, organizations, faculty and staff were honored at the 2025 Leadership and Engagement Awards reception for their dedication and contributions leadership, community building, service, co-curricular excellence and student life.
May 7, 2025
Outstanding FSU Business Students Recognized at Chamber Awards Breakfast
Six Frostburg State University students were recognized at the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce 2025 Outstanding Business Student Awards breakfast held on May 1. Ava Ebersole, Aaron Liang, Kristin Propst, Trey Hose, Keydy Cerrato and Nick Trey received accolades for their achievement in business courses at FSU.
May 1, 2025
Frostburg State University Celebrates Achievements of Spring 2025 Graduates
Frostburg State University will celebrate the student achievements of its Spring 2025 graduating class at the 166th commencement on Thursday, May 22, in the Cordts Physical Education Center Main Area.
April
Apr 30, 2025
FSU Joins Statewide Initiative to Improve Community College Transfer Success
Frostburg State University has joined the inaugural cohort of the new Maryland Statewide Transfer Intensive, a project led in partnership with the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), and supported by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, designed to significantly improve community college transfer outcomes.
Apr 30, 2025
The Ensemble Sangineto Will Perform at Mountain City Traditional Arts
Frostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts will present The Ensemble Sangineto on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg. All concerts are open to the public with a suggested donation of $15.
Apr 29, 2025
New Federal Regulations Cut Grant Funding for FSU’s ASTAR AmeriCorps Program
Frostburg State University’s Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources (ASTAR) program was among those nationwide that were notified over the weekend that its grant funding provided through AmeriCorps was cut thus terminating the program effective immediately.
Apr 28, 2025
FSU to Hold Honorific Naming Ceremony of Captain James A. Graham Veterans Center
Frostburg State University will unveil the Captain James A. Graham Veterans Center at an honorific naming ceremony and reception on May 12 at 11 a.m. in the Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall located in FSU’s Lane University Center.
Apr 25, 2025
FSU ADAPT Hosts Administrative Professionals Day Panel Discussion
Frostburg State University’s Administrative Development and Professional Training (ADAPT) program hosted a panel discussion on April 23, Administrative Professionals Day, titled “In Conversation: Real Talk with Real Admins.”
Apr 24, 2025
Frostburg State University Represents at 2025 Accelerate Innovations Forum
A team from Frostburg State University, including five faculty members, eight students, and the director of Summit Station, Stacy Wassell, recently attended the 2025 Accelerate Innovations Forum at Bowie State University.
Apr 23, 2025
FSU’s Christina Burke-Poland Recognized by The Daily Record as Health Care Hero
The Daily Record has announced the 2025 Health Care Heroes, and Frostburg State University’s director of the Student Health Center, Christina Burke-Poland, is among the list of individuals and organizations being recognized for the impact they are making on health care within Maryland.
Apr 22, 2025
FSU Student Emma Craddock Selected as Transform Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellow
Frostburg State University student Emma Craddock was recently selected to serve as a 2025-2026 Transform Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellow.
Apr 17, 2025
FSU’s Focus Frostburg 2025 Returns to Campus April 23
Focus Frostburg 2025 will take place Wednesday, April 23, at Frostburg State University’s Lane University Center (LUC). The full day event features films, programs, discussions and hands-on activities highlighting issues of sustainability and climate awareness.
Apr 15, 2025
FSU’s Interim Provost Pens New Novel, Book Launch Scheduled for April 29
Dr. Lawrence Weill, interim provost and vice president for the Division of Student Success at Frostburg State University, is also an award-winning author. He will release his latest novel, “The Metaphysics Shoppe of Wyler’s Ford”, on April 29 at 4 p.m. at FSU’s Lewis J. Ort Library.
Apr 8, 2025
CES and Allegany Arts Council Present Tibetan Monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet – Mandala Sand Painting
The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University and the Allegany Arts Council will present a five-day residency with Tibetan Monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet from Drepung Loseling Monastery, Tuesday, April 29 through Saturday, May 3.
Apr 7, 2025
Frostburg State University Recognized Among Best Online Master’s Programs in Maryland for 2025
Frostburg State University has once again been ranked among the Best Online Master’s Programs in Maryland for 2025 by Online Masters Colleges (OMC), a prominent, trusted source for students seeking valuable resources in online higher education degree programs.
Apr 4, 2025
FSU’s Bobcat Giving Day Another Successful Fundraising Event
Held on April 1 and 2, Frostburg State University’s fourth annual Bobcat Giving Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event, raised $206,415 to benefit FSU students, surpassing last year’s Giving Day total. The campaign also engaged 1,635 donors who contributed to the FSU fund of their choice.
Apr 4, 2025
Celebration Scheduled to Recognize Frostburg Elk’s Derby Day as a 2024 Maryland Heritage Award Winner
A celebration to honor the Frostburg Elk’s Derby Day, which was recognized as a 2024 Maryland Heritage Award winner, will be held on Thursday, April 24, at the Palace Theatre in Frostburg.
March
Mar 31, 2025
PTECH Students Get Hands-On with Tech and Innovation at FSU
Frostburg State University’s Department of Computer Science and Information Technologies recently welcomed students from the P-TECH dual enrollment program in Allegany County for hands-on visit filled with creativity, collaboration and discovery.
Mar 26, 2025
Frostburg State University’s ASTAR AmeriCorps Program to Host Annual Book & Resource Giveaway
Frostburg State University’s ASTAR AmeriCorps program will hold a Book and Resource Giveaway Community Outreach Project beginning Sat., April 12 through Wed., April 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at City Place, 14 S. Water St. in Frostburg.
Mar 25, 2025
FSU Designated a Voter-Friendly Campus by NASPA & Campus Vote Project
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 14, 2025
USM Chancellor, FSU Campus Welcome Dr. Smith
On Friday, March 14, University System of Maryland Chancellor Dr. Jay Perman visited Frostburg State University to help the campus community officially welcome Darlene Brannigan Smith, PhD, FSU’s new interim president. Smith assumed her role March 10.
Mar 10, 2025
32 Inductees Installed into FSU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi
The Frostburg State University chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducted 32 new members during a ceremony held on March 8 in the Gira Center for Communication and Information Technology.
Mar 10, 2025
FSU Parks and Rec Department to Host Wellner Scholar Speaker
Frostburg State University’s Department of Recreation and Parks Management will host guest speaker and Wellner Scholar, Dr. Rasul Mowatt, on Monday, April 7 from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. in the Education and Health Sciences Center Room 208A on Frostburg’s main campus.
Mar 7, 2025
CES Presents Cahoots NI in “The Vanishing Elephant”
The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present Northern Ireland-based theatre company Cahoots NI in “The Vanishing Elephant” on Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in FSU's Pealer Performing Arts Center Drama Theatre.
Mar 6, 2025
FSU to Host Book Reading by Author Tim Wheeler
Frostburg State University will host author Tim Wheeler on April 9 at 6 p.m. in the Lewis J. Ort Library on FSU’s main campus.
February
Feb 27, 2025
Mountain City Traditional Arts Presents Irish Music Group, the East Coasters
Frostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early when they present the Irish music group, the East Coasters, on Wed., March 12, at 7 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg.
Feb 21, 2025
FSU Student Admitted into Elite McNair Scholars Program
FSU student, Clara Tavarez, was recently notified that she was admitted into the University of Maryland Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, joining an elite group of students selected for their academic success and determination in pursuit of a Ph.D. degree.
Feb 21, 2025
FSU Moves Forward with Administration Reorganization as Part of Budget Plan
Frostburg State University continues to reorganize its administrative structure with the completion of a division realignment as part of the Educational Market Alignment Plan (EMAP) to resolve the University’s long-term budget deficit.
Feb 20, 2025
Enrollment, Retention at Frostburg State University on the Rise
Census data released Feb. 11 shows that enrollment is still on the rise at Frostburg State University for the third year, with 3,320 total students enrolled for Spring 2025, up from 3,243 last spring. This number includes students enrolled in FSU’s additional international location.
Feb 13, 2025
Students Encouraged to Complete FAFSA, FSU Foundation Scholarship Application by March 1 Priority Deadline
Frostburg State University is encouraging students to complete and submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as the FSU Foundation Scholarship application by the Maryland priority deadline of March 1 to maximize their eligibility for financial aid.
Feb 10, 2025
FSU’s Educational Market Alignment Plan Puts University’s Budget Back in the Black
Over the summer, a team consisting of members of FSU’s shared governance units (faculty, staff, students) worked to assist leadership in identifying options to address the budget challenges that would have the least negative impact on students.
Feb 5, 2025
Frostburg State University to Host 2025 STEM Summit in June
Frostburg State University will host the 2025 STEM Summit on campus June 17-20. Students from Allegany, Garrett, Mineral, Bedford and Somerset Counties who will enter grades 9-11 in fall 2025 can be nominated by their school’s STEM teachers for the opportunity to attend.
January
Jan 31, 2025
Frostburg State University President Nowaczyk Passes Away
On Friday, Jan. 31, the fifteenth president of Frostburg State University, Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk, passed away surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jan 22, 2025
FSU’s VITA Site Returns for Spring 2025 Semester
The IRS-sponsored Volunteer 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 $67,000 a year.
Jan 22, 2025
Message from USM Chancellor Jay Perman Announcing the Future of FSU's Leadership
Chancellor Perman sent the following message to the FSU campus community regarding the future of the University's leadership.
Jan 2, 2025
FSU’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Sixth Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Frostburg State University will host the sixth Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival (MMTF) on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.