Salem State University

Meet this week's Admissions Ambassador: Koi Samples ’29

"I chose Salem State because of its instant sense of community and the opportunity to continue playing baseball in a competitive environment."

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Meet this week's Admissions Ambassador: Lilly Otwell '28

"One thing I would tell a prospective student about Salem State is the number of on-campus work opportunities available. If you are a prospective student interested in working on campus, there will be opportunities if you put yourself out there."

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It's Throwback Thursday! This week, we're looking back to the 2013 Psychology Colloquium, a long-running Salem State tradition founded by Professor Marcia Weinstein Steinbrook. Pictured here with Harvard Professor Howard Gardner, Professor Steinbrook launched this semi-annual event in the 1980s, which continued through 2018.

What was your favorite on-campus event at Salem State?

Professor Stephen Young of Salem State University’s geography and sustainability department is helping expand Salem State's international partnerships by welcoming visiting graduate researchers from Kazakhstan and strengthening academic collaboration across borders.

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After spending the last few weeks of this summer with the Viking Dining team, members of the Salem State Upward Bound Program surprised the dining team with some kind words and this awesome homemade card.

Meet this week's Admissions Ambassador: Jhonmy Ramos Villa ’29

"I am most proud of pushing myself to step outside my comfort zone and taking advantage of the supportive environment at Salem State."

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Keep an eye out for Salem State University Theatre & Speech Department student Bobby Cius on The Walking Dead: Dead City on AMC and AMC+. Congratulations Bobby! 🧟‍♂️

Meet this week's Admissions Ambassador: Luna Crockett '28

"I feel Salem State has helped me get career-ready with the classes I have taken. My professors lecture on basic topics and concepts, but they also go into detail on how what we are learning will be applied in our real-world jobs."

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It’s Throwback Thursday, and we’re heading back to 1966, when Peabody Hall opened as Salem State’s women’s residence hall and the college became a residential campus!

Six decades later, Move-In Weekend 2026 is just about a month away. What dorm room essential would you recommend to our incoming Vikings? 💙🧡

No better way to start your day than with some foam art! ☕ What's your coffee order?