President Dona hodge offered her second State of the University celebration speech on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 on the main quadrangle. The event included the signing of a new memorandum of agreement with Fitchburg's four high schools guaranteeing admission to Fitchburg residents with a GPA of 2.25 or higher. The program also included the presentation of awards to faculty and staff members, and acknowledgment of years of service. Video by FATV.