Schools & Education

Defense Holds in Fourth as FSU Rams Football Downs WestConn 35-21

October 16th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham State University football team forced three fumbles and recorded four sacks including a key sack-fumble in the fourth quarter as the Rams defeated Western Connecticut 35-21 this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Bowditch Field. The Rams defense stopped WestConn four times in the fourth quarter to secure… [read more].

Stop & Shop Donates $100k to Framingham State University Dietitian Program

September 19th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Stop & Shop grocery store company is furthering its commitment to support racial equality with a new partnership focused on fostering diversity in the field of nutrition and dietetics. On September 15, 2021, Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid presented $100,000 to Framingham State University (FSU) to establish the “Stop & Shop Scholarship… [read more].

Framingham Approved for Transportation Help by Massachusetts National Guard

September 18th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — On Monday, September 13, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker activated the Massachusetts National Guard to help with busing students to school as districts and transportation providers across the country struggle to hire enough CDL (yellow school bus) and 7D (van) drivers. After hearing about this option for selected school districts in Massachusetts, Dr. Robert… [read more].

FSU RAMs Football Loses 2021 Season Opener 31-0

September 4th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — After a year away from the gridiron, the Framingham State University RAMs football team opened the 2021 season with a 31-0 loss to number 15 ranked N.Y. State University of Brockport Golden Eagles in non-conference action at Bowditch Field. The Rams fumbled on the opening play of the game giving Brockport the ball on… [read more].

Congressional App Challenge Open to Framingham Middle & High School Students

September 3rd, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — U.S. House of Representatives Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark announced the Massachusetts 5th Congressional District is hosting the district-wide 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for middle school and high school students. The CAC is designed to encourage students to learn to code and to inspire them to pursue careers in computer science. Since the Challenge’s… [read more].

Staples Launches Classroom Rewards Program to Benefit Educators

July 14th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Staples Inc., the Framingham-based office supply retailer, has launched its new Staples Connect Classroom Rewards mobile experience, where parents can give a percentage of their qualifying purchase made at a Staples store back to an enrolled teacher or school administrator of their choice. In addition, to further show appreciation for teachers this back-to-school season, from… [read more].

Framingham Public Schools Seeks Input on New Logo and Slogan

July 10th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Public Schools, (FPS), is seeking community input on a new logo to replace the current logo which is basically the old town seal with the words “FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS” encircling it on a blue background. According to an informational web page about the new logo, “the District is seeking a unique visual… [read more].

Yvonne Spicer & Michael Whalen Join Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors

June 23rd, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Bob Moog Foundation, is proud to announce two new members to the Board of Directors in a time of exciting growth for the Foundation. Dr. Yvonne Spicer, the first Mayor of Framingham, MA, and two-time Emmy award winning composer Michael Whalen join the current Board that consists of David Mash, President; Bill Sautter, Vice-President;… [read more].

U.S. Mint Issues Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar

June 5th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA and PHILADELPHIA, PA – The United States Mint has begun taking orders for a 2021 Silver Dollar to commemorate Christa McAuliffe, who grew up in the and went on the become the First Teacher in Space and was tragically killed in the 1986 NASA Challenger Space Shuttle explosion. Christa McAuliffe, who was born Sharon Christa… [read more].

FSU RAMS Baseball Sweeps Brandeis in Double-Header

April 15th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham State University baseball team rallied for a 6-5 come from behind victory over Brandeis University in game one before erupting for five runs in the fourth inning to complete the sweep with an 8-3 victory in game two of a non-conference doubleheader this afternoon at the New England Baseball Complex in Northborough,… [read more].