University News

2025

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.

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.

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
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 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 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.

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.

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
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 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 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.

2024

Dec 23, 2024
FSU Retrenchment Decision Summary Announcement
Frostburg State University has had to make very difficult decisions in order to assure the University is positioned well and has a strong financial foundation to continue its more than 125-year history of serving its students and as an anchor institution for western Maryland and the entire tri-state region we serve.

Dec 19, 2024
Pansye Atkinson Given Honorary Doctorate Posthumously at FSU Commencement
Frostburg State University posthumously presented Pansye Atkinson with an honorary doctorate at the 165th Commencement ceremony held on Dec. 18.

Dec 16, 2024
Frostburg State University, USGI AI Collaborate to Revolutionize GI Care With MIPS Grant
Frostburg State University’s Department of Computer Science and Information Technologies (CSIT) recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with USGI AI, which has been awarded the prestigious Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) grant.

Dec 12, 2024
Class of 2024 Cohort of ADAPT Graduate from 9-Month Program
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, a celebratory luncheon was held for the second cohort of graduates of the ADAPT (Administrative Development and Professional Training) program at FSU.

Dec 12, 2024
FSU Students Participate in Mountain Maryland Film Festival
In November, three Frostburg State University students participated in the Mountain Maryland Film Festival, hosted by the Allegany County Arts Council.

Dec 12, 2024
FSU Director of Veteran Services Elected to NAVPA Board of Directors
Dr. Clarissa Lang '06, Director of Veteran Services at Frostburg State University, was recently elected to the National Association of Veterans’ Program Administrators (NAVPA) Board of Directors as the Membership Committee co-chair and the Region II Alternate Delegate.

Dec 9, 2024
FSU’s Red Rocket League eSports Team Undefeated Again
Frostburg State University’s Red Rocket League eSports team recently recorded back-to-back divisional championships, this time defeating Babson College in the grand final.

Nov 25, 2024
Frostburg State University Celebrates Achievements of Fall 2024 Graduates
Frostburg State University will celebrate the student achievements of its fall 2024 graduating class at the 165th Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the Cordts Physical Education Center Main Arena at 2 p.m.

Nov 20, 2024
FSU’s Children’s Literature Centre Hosts 21st Annual Storybook Holiday
The 21st annual Storybook Holiday celebration, hosted by FSU’s Children’s Literature Centre, will bring its seasonal cheer to downtown Frostburg on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Nov 19, 2024
Frostburg State University Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Frostburg State University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting, which recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.

Nov 14, 2024
FSU, ACM, ACPS Co-Host Leadership Allegany Education Day
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Frostburg State University in partnership with Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) and Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS), hosted the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership Allegany Education Day.

Nov 12, 2024
FSU Vice President for Student Affairs Receives Chamber’s Community Service Award
Dr. Artie Travis, Frostburg State University’s vice president for Student Affairs, was the 2024 recipient of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award.

Nov 8, 2024
Annual Regional Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad Competition Continues to be Successful
The 2nd Annual Regional Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad competition, hosted by Frostburg State University Nov. 1-3, proved once again to be a successful event that allowed competing teams of students to conduct market research to create commercially viable solutions and new technologies to solve difficult issues.

Oct 15, 2024
Frostburg State University Offers Bachelor’s to Master’s Physician Assistant Studies Pathway
Frostburg State University has established a streamlined pathway for undergraduate students to advance from a Bachelor of Science in Health Science directly into the FSU Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This partnership will provide eligible students with a clear and advantageous route to pursue an advanced degree and professional training, all without having to leave FSU.

Oct 14, 2024
FSU/UMD Collaborative Mechanical Engineering Program Accredited by ABET
Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland College Park’s collaborative program in mechanical engineering has officially received ABET accreditation through the 2029-2030 academic year.

Oct 14, 2024
Frostburg Dining Services Hosts Iron Chef Teaching Kitchen for FSU Student Organizations
Frostburg State University's Dining Services recently hosted an “Iron Chef” teaching kitchen competition for student organizations.

Oct 11, 2024
Dr. Lawrence Weill Named Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at FSU
Dr. Lawrence Weill has been named interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Frostburg State University and officially joined the Bobcat family on Oct. 9.

Oct 11, 2024
Three Frostburg State University Employees Receive Staff Awards for Excellence
Frostburg State University honored Kristin Bachtel, Crystal Miller and William Vasko with the annual Staff Awards for Excellence, which recognize exceptional service to the institution. Recipients are nominated and choses by their colleagues.

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 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.

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.

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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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.

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