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The Department of Urban Studies at Worcester State University prepares students for a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from public administration and research to social work and service. Emphasizing solid academic skills (research and writing) and experiential learning (internships and in-course service learning), the program faculty strive toward helping innovative thinkers and dedicated students achieve their best.
05/17/2026
Commencement Roundup on the Urban Studies Blog...
The 2026 Urban Studies Commencements Round Up Department of Urban Studies, Worcester State University offers public administration and management, nonprofit management, and social work education
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
Some of the 2026 Upsilon Sigma (Urban Studies Honor Society) inductees at the end-of-the-year department party. Congratulations!!!
05/05/2026
https://news.worcester.edu/worcester-state-hosts-breaking-bread-event-for-immigrant-justice/
Worcester State hosts 'Breaking Bread' event for immigrant justice - Worcester State University News Worcester State University recently hosted a powerful community event titled “Breaking Bread: Building Solidarity Across Cultural Community Meal for Mutual Aid and Collective Action.” The gathering, organized by the Urban Studies Department’s Urban Action Institute, brought together students, ...
04/16/2026
New Urban Studies Blog post...
Urban Art -- Sculpture Day Department of Urban Studies, Worcester State University offers public administration and management, nonprofit management, and social work education
03/26/2026
Urban Studies students Alexa James, Ben Barter, and Abby Rickert and Dr. Conroy went to see urban planner (and Walkable City Guru) Jeff Speck speak in Worcester last week.
03/22/2026
New Urban Studies Blog post...
Urban Studies at a Jeff Speck Lecture Department of Urban Studies, Worcester State University offers public administration and management, nonprofit management, and social work education
11/07/2025
New Urban Studies Blog post. Enjoy!
November Fieldwork for the Metro Class Department of Urban Studies, Worcester State University offers public administration and management, nonprofit management, and social work education
10/16/2025
The latest from the WSU CityLab in the Department of Urban Studies
10/06/2025
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Results of the 28th Manhattan Short Film Festival votes worldwide and at WSU Department of Urban Studies, Worcester State University offers public administration and management, nonprofit management, and social work education
09/29/2025
New WSU Urban Studies Blog post available
The Manhattan Short Film Festival return to WSU Department of Urban Studies, Worcester State University offers public administration and management, nonprofit management, and social work education