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Diversity & Inclusion
City of Worcester opens chief equity officer search
September 18, 2023The City of Worcester opened its search for a chief equity officer on Friday, looking to fill a role vacant since spring 2022 and after a substantial restructuring.
September 18, 2023
After turmoil caused by allegations of racism, Girls Inc. of Worcester picks new CEO
September 15, 2023Girls Inc. of Worcester has named Tiffany Lillie as its new CEO, months after its longtime CEO was put on leave after allegations of racial discrimination at the girl’s empowerment nonprofit.
September 15, 2023
EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director
September 12, 2023Entrepreneurship for All Greater Worcester and EparaTodos Greater Worcester have a new executive director.
September 12, 2023
Worcester Art Museum transfers ownership of bust for repatriation
September 5, 2023The Worcester Art Museum has transferred ownership of a bust it purchased that was likely stolen, beginning the repatriation process for the 1966 acquisition.
September 5, 2023
Clark’s plan to demolish a Main Street block has raised concerns about the long-standing relationship between the school and the diverse, low-income neighborhood where it is located
Updated: September 4, 2023Clark University faces questions about its commitment to the community as it plans to demolish and redevelop a block owned by the school.
Updated: September 4, 2023-
Building nonprofits: Entrepreneurs are finding community investment, advice to to build sustainable and inclusive missions
Updated: September 4, 2023Startup nonprofits are working to become thriving, sustainable contributors to the community.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Laying the groundwork: DEI executives need institutional support in become true change agents
Updated: September 4, 2023Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts need proper institutional support before change agents can ultimately achieve success.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Untapped abilities: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities must overcome barriers to enter the workforce
Updated: September 4, 2023People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often unnecessarily left out of the workforce because of barriers they face, including those imposed by the federal government.
Updated: September 4, 2023
State climate grant will fund Indigenous land reclamation, conservation
September 1, 2023Pressured to leave what was their homeland in Stockbridge as settlers moved west and divvied up land in the late 1700s, the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans was awarded more than $2 million from the state Wednesday to reclaim 351 acres of their
September 1, 2023
Report breaks down health care use by race
August 24, 2023Black patients had disproportionately higher acute care utilization compared to patients of other racial and ethnic groups, and Hispanic patients visited emergency departments at a disproportionately higher rate compared to White patients, according
August 24, 2023
A dedicated scientist’s dedication to DEI
Updated: August 21, 2023Mary Munson, a UMass Chan Medical School professor, is an accomplished scientist and a champion for women in science.
Updated: August 21, 2023
Campbell: Immigrant work approvals needlessly delayed by feds
August 17, 2023Attorney General Andrea Campbell and 18 of her counterparts from around the country urged the federal government Wednesday to expedite the work authorization process for immigrants, who are experiencing "incredibly long waits" spanning 10 months or
August 17, 2023
UMass Chan community service fund doles out $160K for student, staff projects
August 16, 2023The Remillard Family Community Service Fund, a UMass Chan Medical School fund financed by a $3 million donation in 2015, has selected 12 student, faculty, and staff-led projects for its 2023 grants.
August 16, 2023
Winchendon joins Westborough institute’s broadband equity program
August 11, 2023Westborough-based Massachusetts Broadband Institute has added Winchendon among its second round of communities to its Digital Equity Planning Program, which provides consultation to Massachusetts cities and towns to identify barriers to internet
August 11, 2023
UMass Memorial’s maternity ward in Leominster deemed essential service, defying closure plans
August 9, 2023The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has determined UMass Memorial Health’s maternity ward in Leominster is an essential service for the people of North Worcester County, complicating the health system’s plans to close the center.
August 9, 2023
ONE Worcester names first full-time executive director
August 4, 2023ONE Worcester, Organization for Nonprofit Excellence, has named Helen Segil its first full-time executive director. Segil was previously program director for the organization.
August 4, 2023
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