Salem State University - Revision history

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	Former President Barrack Obama visited the school on September 21, 2026 as part of their ''Salem State Series'' which has brought over 100 leaders, artists, and other public figures to speak at the campus. The Former President spoke about the importance of hope and the fight against the polarization that has been going on politically among other topics.		Former President Barrack Obama visited the school on September 21, 2026 as part of their ''Salem State Series'' which has brought over 100 leaders, artists, and other public figures to speak at the campus. The Former President spoke about the importance of hope and the fight against the polarization that has been going on politically among other topics.

			Construction began in 2026 at the site of the former South Campus for 500 apartments. The apartments will be a mix of senior and low income housing options including standard apartment rentals.

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	*"Obama speaks to nation's need to bridge divisions" ''The Salem News'', Sept. 23, 2026, p. A01		*"Obama speaks to nation's need to bridge divisions" ''The Salem News'', Sept. 23, 2026, p. A01

			*"South Campus housing redevelopment project breaks ground" ''The Salem News'', Oct 7, 2026, p. A01

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	In 2026, the university received a $6.37M gift to establish a Multilingual Student Services Endowment. This donation will be used in support of a full time multilingual student services coach and strengthen multilingual outreach for the school among other things. The donation was from Salem State alumna Kim Gasset-Schiller ('83) and her husband, Apple Fellow Philip Schiller.		In 2026, the university received a $6.37M gift to establish a Multilingual Student Services Endowment. This donation will be used in support of a full time multilingual student services coach and strengthen multilingual outreach for the school among other things. The donation was from Salem State alumna Kim Gasset-Schiller ('83) and her husband, Apple Fellow Philip Schiller.

	The university opened an on-campus food pantry called ''Feed a Viking Market'' in 2026 to combat food insecurity among students. While there was a pantry on-campus previously, this market will be larger and self-serve.		The university opened an on-campus food pantry called ''Feed a Viking Market'' in 2026 to combat food insecurity among students. While there was a pantry on-campus previously, this market will be larger and self-serve

			Former President Barrack Obama visited the school on September 21, 2026 as part of their ''Salem State Series'' which has brought over 100 leaders, artists, and other public figures to speak at the campus. The Former President spoke about the importance of hope and the fight against the polarization that has been going on politically among other topics.

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	*"Salem State Opens 'Feed A Viking Market' On-Campus Student Food Pantry" ''Patch'', Sept 10, 2026		*"Salem State Opens 'Feed A Viking Market' On-Campus Student Food Pantry" ''Patch'', Sept 10, 2026

			*"Obama speaks to nation's need to bridge divisions" ''The Salem News'', Sept. 23, 2026, p. A01

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	In 2026, the university received a $6.37M gift to establish a Multilingual Student Services Endowment. This donation will be used in support of a full time multilingual student services coach and strengthen multilingual outreach for the school among other things. The donation was from Salem State alumna Kim Gasset-Schiller ('83) and her husband, Apple Fellow Philip Schiller.		In 2026, the university received a $6.37M gift to establish a Multilingual Student Services Endowment. This donation will be used in support of a full time multilingual student services coach and strengthen multilingual outreach for the school among other things. The donation was from Salem State alumna Kim Gasset-Schiller ('83) and her husband, Apple Fellow Philip Schiller.

			The university opened an on-campus food pantry called ''Feed a Viking Market'' in 2026 to combat food insecurity among students. While there was a pantry on-campus previously, this market will be larger and self-serve.

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	*[http://www.salemstate.edu/ Salem State University] website		*[http://www.salemstate.edu/ Salem State University] website

	*[http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=4694 History of Salem State University] SSU website		*[http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=4694 History of Salem State University] SSU website

	"Salem State: $6.4M grant expands language services" ''The Salem News'', Feb. 05, 2026, p. 1		*"Salem State: $6.4M grant expands language services" ''The Salem News'', Feb. 05, 2026, p. 1

			*"Salem State Opens 'Feed A Viking Market' On-Campus Student Food Pantry" ''Patch'', Sept 10, 2026

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	*[http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=4694 History of Salem State University] SSU website		*[http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=4694 History of Salem State University] SSU website

	"Salem State: $6.4M grant expands language services" ''Salem ~~Evening~~ News'', Feb. 05, 2026, p. 1		"Salem State: $6.4M grant expands language services" ''The Salem News'', Feb. 05, 2026, p. 1

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	In Sept. of 2021, Salem State's Central Campus was officially renamed the "Nancy D. Harrington Campus" in honor of the former president, who died in December of 2020 at age 81.		In Sept. of 2021, Salem State's Central Campus was officially renamed the "Nancy D. Harrington Campus" in honor of the former president, who died in December of 2020 at age 81.

			In 2026, the university received a $6.37M gift to establish a Multilingual Student Services Endowment. This donation will be used in support of a full time multilingual student services coach and strengthen multilingual outreach for the school among other things. The donation was from Salem State alumna Kim Gasset-Schiller ('83) and her husband, Apple Fellow Philip Schiller.

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	*[http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=4694 History of Salem State University] SSU website		*[http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=4694 History of Salem State University] SSU website

			"Salem State: $6.4M grant expands language services" ''Salem Evening News'', Feb. 05, 2026, p. 1

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	The Salem State University Speaker Series was founded in 1982 as one of the first high-profile speaker series in the country. Former President Gerald Ford was its first speaker.		The Salem State University Speaker Series was founded in 1982 as one of the first high-profile speaker series in the country. Former President Gerald Ford was its first speaker.

			In Sept. of 2021, Salem State's Central Campus was officially renamed the "Nancy D. Harrington Campus" in honor of the former president, who died in December of 2020 at age 81.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[http://www.salemstate.edu/ Salem State University] website		*[http://www.salemstate.edu/ Salem State University] website
	*[http://~~www~~.salemstate.edu/~~about/history~~.php History of Salem State University] SSU website
			*[http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=4694 History of Salem State University] SSU website

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[http://www.salemstate.edu/ Salem State University] website		*[http://www.salemstate.edu/ Salem State University] website
			*[http://www.salemstate.edu/about/history.php History of Salem State University] SSU website

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	Salem State University began in 1854 as Salem Normal School, then [[Salem State College]] a teaching college for women. It changed to university status in 2011.		'''Salem State University''' began in 1854 as Salem Normal School, then [[Salem State College]] a teaching college for women. It changed to university status in 2011.

	The land at the corner of Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue that the new college buildings were built on was the former Osgood farm, purchased in 1893.		The land at the corner of Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue that the new college buildings were built on was the former Osgood farm, purchased in 1893.