Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland. FSU is a comprehensive, residential regional university and serves as an educational and cultural center for Western Maryland. For more information, visit www.frostburg.edu or Facebook. Follow FSU on Twitter.
(see more)Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland. FSU is a comprehensive, residential regional university and serves as an educational and cultural center for Western Maryland. For more information, visit www.frostburg.edu or Facebook. Follow FSU on Twitter.
Baltimore Area Students Earn Bachelor's Degrees at Frostburg State University
At the 163rd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in December, the following Baltimore area residents were among the nearly 450 candidates for degrees.
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Feb 13
Area Students Earn Master's Degrees at Frostburg State University
At the 163rd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in December, the following area residents were among the nearly 450 total candidates for degrees.
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Feb 13
Area Students Earn Doctor of Education Degrees From Frostburg State University
At the 163rd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in December, the following area residents were among the nearly 450 candidates for degrees.
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Feb 13
Local Students Earn Bachelor's Degrees at Frostburg State University
At the 163rd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in December, the following area residents were among the nearly 450 candidates for degrees.
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Feb 13
Additional Area Students Named to Frostburg State University Dean's List
Due to the college realignment, the following students were not included on the initial dean's list at Frostburg State University. These students from the area have been named to the dean's list at FSU in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
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Jan 24
Area Students Named to Frostburg State University Dean's List
The following students from the area have been named to the dean's list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
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Jan 22
Baltimore Area Students Named to Frostburg State University Dean's List
The following students from Baltimore have been named to the dean's list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
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Jan 22
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Induction
On Saturday, Dec. 2, thirteen new students were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society's mission is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. Presiding over the ceremony were Dr. Linda Steele, chapter president; Dr. James Saku, chapter vice president; Dr. Eric Moore, chapter secretary; and Dr. Matthew Crawford, chapter treasurer. Undergraduate initiates were as follows: Ryan Adams, Ava Breighner, Jillian Davis, Elizabeth Emerick, Alivia Melius and Cierra Wilson. Graduate initiates were as follows: Ruth Georg, Briana Gibson, Melanie Hebert, Flory Medrano, Jeremiah Rohrbaugh, Julie Thomas and Rebecca Vaughan. Dr. William Wetherholt was the faculty initiate, and Lori Herringa was the alumni initiate.
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2023 Dec 4
Area Students Earn Master's Degrees at Frostburg State University
At the 162nd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in May, the following area residents were among the more than 550 total candidates for degrees.
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2023 Aug 1
Local Students Earn Bachelor's Degrees at Frostburg State University
At the 162nd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in May, the following area residents were among the more than 550 candidates for degrees.
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2023 Aug 1
Baltimore Area Students Earn Bachelor's Degrees at Frostburg State University
At the 162nd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in May, the following Baltimore area residents were among the more than 550 candidates for degrees.
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2023 Aug 1
Area Students Earn Doctor of Education Degrees From Frostburg State University
At the 162nd commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in May, the following area residents were among the more than 550 candidates for degrees.
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2023 Aug 1
Baltimore Area Students Named to Frostburg State University Dean's List
The following students from Baltimore have been named to the dean's list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
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2023 Jun 30
Area Students Named to Frostburg State University Dean's List
The following students from the area have been named to the dean's list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
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2023 Jun 30
Local Students Recognized With FSU Honors
Several local students were among the graduate and undergraduate students recognized at Frostburg State University's Honors Convocation in May.
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2023 May 22
Rachael Michalski Receives William Mandicott Pillar of the Community Award
Frostburg State University student, Rachael Michalski, recieved the William Mandicott Pillar of the Community Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4. This award strives to recognize a key leader on campus that embraces the core fundamental principles of leadership, is actively engaged in student life, has demonstrated commitment to serving others, has a strong dedication to academic excellence, and exudes pride in FSU through thoughts, words and actions. This student is among the best and brightest at Frostburg State University.
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2023 May 5
Zachary Arnold Receives the Father Ed Hendricks Award
Frostburg State University student, Zachary Arnold, recieved the Father Ed Hendricks Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4. This award recognizes a student leader who has demonstrated a genuine concern for the well-being of others. Candidates demonstrate compassion and commitment to the campus community, and through their integrity and their many contributions have made a significant impact on FSU. This award honors the legacy of Father Ed Hendricks, former Catholic Chaplain, and his distinguished service to Frostburg State University.
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2023 May 5
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. New members include 23 undergraduate students, 10 graduate students, one faculty member and two distinguished alumni.
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2023 May 10
Kyujin Milstead Receives Student Employee of the Year Award
Frostburg State University student, Kyujin Milstead, recieved the Student Employee of the Year Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4. This award recognizes an FSU student employee who demonstrates outstanding performance as an employee of the university. This award is granted to passionate, motivated students whose contributions are highly valued by their department of employment.
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2023 May 5
Ciera Davisson Receives Derek Thomson Sheely Leadership Award and Scholarship
Frostburg State University student, Ciera Davisson, recieved the 2023 Derek Thomson Sheely Leadership Award and Scholarship at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4. This award is persented to a junior at FSU with a specific GPA and who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership that Derek demonstrated. It includes a full-tuition scholarship for the recipient's senior year at FSU and requires them to complete 40 hours of community service to increase awareness surrounding concussions and brain injuries in sports.
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2023 May 5
Ariyana Ward Receives Student Government Association Outstanding Senior Service Award
Frostburg State University graduating senior, Ariyana Ward, recieved the Student Government Association Senior Service Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4. This award recognizes one exceptional student leader that has dedicated themselves to serving the college and local community throughout their college career.
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2023 May 5
Kristina Thompson Receives Unsung Hero Award
Frostburg State University student, Kristina Thompson, recieved the Unsung Hero Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4. This award recognizes an outstanding student who may or may not hold a position of leadership but has shown significant commitment to their organization through involvement or their department through employment and has proven themselves to be an outstanding participant in all programs, meetings and activities.
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2023 May 5
Jamie Roberts Receives Emerging Leader Award
Frostburg State University student, Jamie Roberts, recieved the Emerging Leader Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4. This award recognizes an outstanding first or second-year student who has demonstated leadership skills, involvement at FSU and strong academic performance.
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2023 May 5
Stella Beerninik Receives Outstanding Educational Programming Award
Frostburg State University student, Stella Beerninik, recieved the Outstanding Educational Programming Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4 for her efforts with the Women's Health Fair. This award recognizes a student leader or student organization that has implemented an impactful educational program on campus. This program raised awareness on an issue, led to an understanding of a topic and supported students in their educational journey through college.
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2023 May 5
Evelyn Shanholtz Receives Outstanding Social Programming Award
Frostburg State University student, Evelyn Shanholtz, recieved the Outstanding Social Programming Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration on May 4 for her efforts working with a Trunk or Treat event. This award recognizes a student leader or student organization for their time and talents to facilitate an engaging and thoughtful event for FSU. It also recognizes programming that is inherently social in nature, that brings individuals together, builds campus community and promotes student life on campus.
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2023 May 5
Amber Greenbaum Receives Social Change Award
FSU graduating senior, Amber Greenbaum, received the Social Change Award at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards reception on May 4. This award seeks to recognize a student or organization for strides in enacting positive change in our local, state, national and global communities.
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2023 May 5
Recent FSU Grad Now Successful First-Year Med School Student
A 2022 graduate of Frostburg State University, Jacob Wilson earned his bachelor of science degree in health science. Now in his first year of medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), Wilson can't imagine himself anywhere else.
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2023 Apr 27
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. The Langenberg Legacy launched in 2022 to stimulate student leaders' pursuit of micro-level civic engagement projects that will lead to solutions to broader issues threatening justice, human rights and the environment.
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2023 Apr 27
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. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement at participating campuses.
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2023 Apr 28
2023 Earth Day Facebook Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Earth Day Facebook Contest sponsored by Learning Green, Living Green at FSU! These posters helped communicate environmental awareness for FSU's celebration of Earth Week. First Place - Quinlan Stacy, Don't Ruin the Perfect Shot Second Place - Lauren Hataway, Do We Really Want this to Happen? Third Place - Emilie Bonhivert, Not Their Habitat
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2023 Apr 26