University News

2026

Jan 9, 2026
Duo Joe Newberry and April Verch Will Perform at MCTA
Frostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts will host Joe Newberry and April Verch on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg.

Jan 9, 2026
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents 7th Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will host the 7th Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival (MMTF) Jan. 23 and 24 in FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

2025

Dec 23, 2025
Retired Employee Spotlight - Honorary Alumnus Dr. William Bingman
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 honorary alumnus Dr. William Bingman.

Dec 19, 2025
Alumni Spotlight - Taylor Crawford '17
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Taylor Crawford '17. Crawford lives in Baltimore, Md., and is a photographer and creative director.

Dec 17, 2025
Student Spotlight - Ella Snyder '26
eNews Student Spotlight highlights students who are making a difference on our campus every day. This edition of eNews features Ella Snyder '26.

Dec 17, 2025
Faculty and Staff Spotlight - Dr. Hang Deng-Luzader
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 Dr. Hang Deng-Luzader.

Dec 11, 2025
Stevenson Named Permanent Athletic Director at Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University announced that the interim tag has been removed from Rubin Stevenson’s title making him the University’s permanent athletic director. Stevenson assumed the interim role in July.

Dec 9, 2025
Nine from FSU Receive Impact Leader Awards from National Society of Leadership and Success
Several members of Frostburg State University received the Impact Leader Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) during the fall induction ceremony held Dec. 7.

Dec 4, 2025
FSU’s Social Work Program Earns 8 Years of Continued Accreditation
Frostburg State University’s Social Work program has been granted 8 years of continuing accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for its compliance with educational policies and accreditation standards.

Dec 1, 2025
MCTA Presents “An Irish Christmas” With John Doyle and Cathie Ryan
Frostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts will host John Doyle and Cathie Ryan in “An Irish Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg.

Dec 1, 2025
Frostburg State University Celebrates Achievements of Fall 2025 Graduates
Frostburg State University will celebrate the student achievements of its fall 2025 graduating class at the 167th Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the Cordts Physical Education Center Main Arena at 2 p.m.

Nov 19, 2025
FSU Professors Author Groundbreaking Book on the Protection of Electrical Power Distribution Systems
Dr. Jamil Abdo and Dr. Tariq Masood, faculty members in the Department of Engineering and Sustainable Technology at Frostburg State University, have announced the publication of their new book, “Protection of Electrical Power Distribution Systems: Smart Grid, Microgrid, AI and Cybersecurity,” released by Wiley-IEEE Press.

Nov 18, 2025
FSU’s Department of Digital Media and Visual Arts Presents Senior Exhibition, “Cornucopia of Contrast”
Frostburg State University’s Department of Digital Media and Visual Arts will present its fall 2025 senior exhibition, “Cornucopia of Contrast,” which will open with a reception on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery in FSU’s Fine Arts Building. This exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will be on display through Friday, Dec. 12.

Nov 17, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Holiday Concert “Music for the Season”
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present its Holiday Concert, “Music for the Season,” on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Nov 13, 2025
FSU, ACM, ACPS Co-Host Leadership Allegany Education Day
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Frostburg State University, Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) and Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) co-hosted the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership Allegany Education Day. This year’s theme was From Learning to Earning: Building Community Through Education.

Nov 11, 2025
FSU, MSOM Enter into Partnership Guaranteeing Students Formal Interviews
Frostburg State University recently entered a partnership with Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) that guarantees a formal interview opportunity for eligible FSU students upon the successful completion of academic requirements to create a structured pathway for them to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at MSOM.

Nov 10, 2025
FSU, LECOM’s Professional Schools Announce Partnership
Frostburg State University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) have entered into an agreement to facilitate the admission of qualified FSU students into one of LECOM’s professional schools.

Nov 10, 2025
FSU’s Children’s Literature Centre Hosts 22nd Annual Storybook Holiday
The 22nd annual Storybook Holiday celebration, hosted by Frostburg State University’s Children’s Literature Centre, will bring its seasonal cheer to downtown Frostburg on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Nov 6, 2025
Announcements about Weather-Related Delays and Closings
It's that time of year again! FSU is reminding faculty, staff and students on how to find out if the University is CLOSED, DELAYED, or will CLOSE EARLY on days with inclement weather, and what you should do to be prepared (Frostburg campus ONLY).

Nov 5, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Wind Ensemble Concert, “Dancing with the Wind”
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present the Wind Ensemble Concert in “Dancing with the Wind,” on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Nov 5, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Chamber Orchestra Recital
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its Chamber Orchestra Recital on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Nov 4, 2025
FSU Presents Senior Recital “Thank You for the Music” Featuring Erica Records
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance proudly presents mezzo-soprano Erica Records in her senior recital “Thank You for the Music.” The performance will take place on Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Nov 4, 2025
CES at FSU Will Present Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas
The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas, a joyous musical celebration of ancient Gaelic carols, lively Irish tunes and heartwarming seasonal melodies on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m., in FSU's Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center Recital Hall.

Nov 4, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents “A Christmas Survival Guide”
This holiday season, Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “A Christmas Survival Guide,” conceived and written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick, with musical arrangements by John Glaudin.

Nov 4, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Gallagher, Weber & DeWire in Faculty Artist Series Concert
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present an evening of chamber music as part of its Faculty Artist Series concert on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Nov 4, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents “An Evening of Jazz: Celebrating 50 Years of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra”
The Frostburg State University Department of Music, Theatre and Dance proudly present “An Evening of Jazz: Celebrating 50 Years of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra” on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall at FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Nov 3, 2025
Student Spotlight - Mason Reed '26
eNews Student Spotlight highlights students who are making a difference on our campus every day. This edition of eNews features Mason Reed '26.

Nov 3, 2025
Faculty and Staff Spotlight - Eric Stevens '18/M'19
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 Eric Stevens '18/M'19.

Nov 3, 2025
Alumni Spotlight - Miranda Stott Barber '06
Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Miranda Stott Barber '06. Barber lives in Cumberland, Md., and is the Vice President of Marketing at First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union.

Nov 3, 2025
Retired Employee Spotlight - Gale Yutzy
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 Gale Yutzy.

Nov 3, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Piano Studio Recital
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its Piano Studio Recital, directed by Dr. Jay DeWire, on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Nov 3, 2025
FSU Computer Science Students Excel at CCSC Eastern Regional Conference
Frostburg State University’s Department of Computer Science and Information Technologies (CSIT) made an outstanding showing at the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Eastern Regional Conference, hosted at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Oct 28, 2025
Summit Station Leads FSU Delegation at 2025 TEDCO EXPO
On Oct. 21, Summit Station of Frostburg State University, made possible through funding from the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), led a delegation of thirteen members from FSU to the 2025 TEDCO EXPO at The Hotel at the University of Maryland.

Oct 27, 2025
Simon Lace Trio to Perform at Mountain City Traditional Arts
Irish music ensemble, The Simon Lace Trio, will perform at Frostburg's Mountain City Traditional Arts (MCTA) on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

Oct 23, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, Presents Jazz Combo Concert
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its vibrant Jazz Combo, directed by Tom Harrison, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Oct 23, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Its Choral Concert, “Sounding Beauty”
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its choral concert, titled “Sounding Beauty,” on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Oct 21, 2025
FSU’s Physician Assistant Program Granted Accreditation-Continued Status
Frostburg State University is proud to announce that the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the FSU Physician Assistant Program, sponsored by Frostburg State University.

Oct 21, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music Celebrates Adolphe Sax Birthday With Recital
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance’ 11-member Saxophone Orchestra will present a birthday celebration recital in honor of Adolphe Sax, the Belgian French musician and inventor of the saxophone, on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Oct 20, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Percussion Ensemble
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its Percussion Ensemble, where one of the pieces they’ll be performing is the unique “Bookoctet.”

Oct 15, 2025
FSU’s Graduate Athletic Training Program Earns 10 Years of Continuing Accreditation
Frostburg State University’s Graduate Athletic Training Program has been granted 10 years of continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), the maximum period awarded for reaccreditation.

Oct 15, 2025
FSU’s Cultural Events Series Presents Tuba Skinny Nov. 5
The Cultural Events Series (CES) at Frostburg State University will present a joyful performance of New Orleans jazz, blues and ragtime from the high-spirited musicians of Tuba Skinny on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Frostburg’s historic Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main Street.

Oct 14, 2025
FSU Awarded Prestigious Research Grant from NSF to Lead Regional Innovation
Frostburg State University has been awarded a 3-year, $400,000 federal research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of a larger $2 million national collaborative research initiative.

Oct 10, 2025
FSU’s Children’s Literature Centre Hosts Book Award Celebration
Frostburg State University’s Children’s Literature Centre (CLC) recently held its 13th Annual Book Award Celebration to honor award-winning author Hilary Horder Hippely for her book “I Know How to Draw an Owl.”

Oct 10, 2025
Frostburg and Hubei Form New Ski Club in China
Friends from the Frostburg State University and Hubei University of Economics celebrated the inauguration of the first Sino-US, FSU-Hubei joint Ski Club in Shanghai, China.

Oct 8, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Vocal Studios Recital
The Frostburg State University Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present the FSU Vocal Studios in a recital of art songs and selections from opera, oratorio and musical theatre on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Oct 8, 2025
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Chamber Singers Recital
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its Chamber Singers, conducted by Scott Reiker, in a concert titled “Sacred Service,” in the B’er Chayim Synagogue, 107 W. Union St. in Cumberland on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Oct 6, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Dr. Brent Weber in Faculty Artist Series Concert
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present saxophonist Dr. Brent Weber in a Faculty Artist Series on Friday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Oct 3, 2025
Bobcat Resilience Leadership Workshop with GRIT Adventures
The Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute (FOREI) at Frostburg State University will present two-time National Champion Adventure Racer Jesse Tubb at the Bobcat Resilience Leadership Workshop with GRIT Adventures.

Oct 2, 2025
Mountain City Traditional Arts Presents Canadian Singer-Songwriter James Gordon
Frostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts will host Canadian singer-songwriter James Gordon on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg.

Sep 23, 2025
FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Presents Its Choral Concert, “A Crowded Table”
Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its choral concert, titled “A Crowded Table,” on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Sep 23, 2025
Children’s Musical How I Became a Pirate Sets Sail October 18
This fall Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance sets sail on a comical adventure with How I Became a Pirate as part of the Roundabout Children’s Theatre Tour.

Sep 22, 2025
Mountain City Traditional Arts Presents Celtic Guitarist Tony McManus
Frostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts will host renown master Celtic guitarist on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg.

Sep 17, 2025
Speights Receives Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Faculty Award
Dr. Jason Speights, associate professor of physics and the director of the Multimedia Learning Center (MLC) and Planetarium at Frostburg State University, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award.

Sep 17, 2025
Bittinger Receives Frostburg State University President’s Distinguished Staff Award
Dr. Sara-Beth Bittinger '00/D'17, associate vice president for Academic Operations and Fiscal Affairs at Frostburg State University, is the 2025 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.

Sep 16, 2025
Three Frostburg State University Employees Receive Staff Awards for Excellence
Frostburg State University honored Bill Wiltrout, Kenny Felker and Alexandra ‘Alec’ Edwards '18 with Staff Awards for Excellence at an FSU Welcome event held on Sept. 16. The annual Staff Awards for Excellence recognize exceptional service to the institution. Recipients are nominated and chosen by their colleagues.

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