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After a semester of revisions, the University Curriculum Committee (UCC) voted to approve an updated General Education (GenEd) model at a meeting on April 3. The committee unanimously approved the model, which will replace the current GenEd domain model, in effect since 2013. The new model is set to be adopted by the University in Fall 2027, UCC Chair Aline Davis, a biology professor, said. Referring to the current GenEd system, Davis said the domain model “is very specific about this.

Antonio Machado 1 hour ago 2 min read Courtesy of Maureen Dutile By Antonio Machado Multimedia Editor What is your academic and professional background? I earned a Bachelor of Arts at Assumption College, now called Assumption University. My professional background that is most relevant to my position now is in auditing. I was an auditor at U.S. Trust, which is not around anymore.

Taylor Kimmell 29 minutes ago 6 min read By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor In a set of conference games April 14, the Framingham State Rams defeated the Mass. Maritime Buccaneers with a score of 6-2 in game one and a score of 9-4 in game two. These wins improve the Rams’ conference record to 7-3 and their overall record to 11-13. Framingham took the field at the top of the first inning, with junior Peyton Farris on the mound.

Avery Slavin 32 minutes ago 4 min read By Avery Slavin Asst. News Editor The Framingham State University Police Department (FSUPD) announced a new Autism Awareness patch campaign for the month of April. This is a new campaign the police department has introduced, alongside their Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Patch Project” and their Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign.

The Gatepost 31 minutes ago 1 min read By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor Following the withdrawal of Nelson Peña de Jesús, president of Nestlé USA’s Global Culinary Kitchen, as the 2026 commencement speaker, University officials have selected Sheena Collier, CEO of Boston While Black, as the new speaker. President Nancy Niemi announced Collier as the new speaker in an email to the University community on April 14.

Izabela Gage 32 minutes ago 6 min read By Izabela Gage Sports Editor After a 7-5 win in 11 innings on April 10, the Framingham State Rams completed their sweep over the MCLA Trailblazers with two wins, with scores of 9-1 and 2-1, on April 11. These three wins improve their conference record to 4-10 and their overall record to 6-17. In the first game, the Rams had a quiet first inning, but after two outs, the Trailblazers hit a single and then earned a walk.

The Gatepost 31 minutes ago 2 min read By The Gatepost Editorial Board President Nancy Niemi notified the Framingham State community about the new 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony speaker, Sheena Collier, on April 14. The announcement came only five days after Niemi emailed the community that Nestlé USA's Global Culinary Kitchen President Nelson Peña de Jesús had withdrawn as the 2026 commencement speaker.

Alexis Schlesinger 31 minutes ago 3 min read Alexis Schlesinger Editorial Staff Mark my words, SARIKA is someone you will adore. Sarika Rao, a Boston-based pop star, embarked on her first tour - “The United States of SARIKA Northeast Tour” - from March 31 through April 4. The tour hit four cities, two of which I had the absolute pleasure of attending. This tour celebrated the release of her six-track EP “The United States of SARIKA,” released on Nov. 4.

Sarah Daponde 22 minutes ago 3 min read By Sarah Daponde Arts & Features Editor College students run on caffeine. At $4.25 for a 12-ounce can of Celsius from the Framingham State Snack Bar, there is only one plausible option after a late-night study session - coffee. FSU has its very own Dunkin - as any university in Massachusetts should - and another coffee place, the Red Barn Café, tucked obscurely away in the library.

Sarah Daponde 22 minutes ago 3 min read Sarah Daponde Arts & Features Editor Arts & Ideas hosted “Higher Education in the Storm of the Future,” a lecture held by Bryan Alexander, on April 14. The event was held in the Heineman Ecumenical Center and over Zoom. Yumi Park Huntington, professor of art history and interim coordinator of Arts & Ideas, introduced Maria Alessandro Bollettino, professor of history and director of CELTSS.