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Tax exemption proposal would help employees pay off student loan debt
January 5, 2022State lawmakers pitched a new tax exemption Tuesday that they say could address both the crushing levels of student loan debt carried by many residents and the perennial concerns that businesses have around being able to find and keep the types of
January 5, 2022
UMass school system, including medical school, mandates COVID boosters
December 29, 2021The University of Massachusetts system, which includes UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, is requiring all its students, faculty, and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster, according to a Tuesday press release from UMass.
December 29, 2021
UMass Chan trial first to demonstrate breakthrough ALS treatment in human
December 27, 2021A clinical trial for ALS research led by two UMass Chan Medical School doctors has shown significant progress in suppressing the most commonly mutated ALS gene, according to an announcement from the Angel Fund for ALS Research.
December 27, 2021
Framingham State names Nancy Niemi as eighth president
December 23, 2021Framingham State University on Thursday named Nancy Niemi as its eighth president, replacing outgoing President Javier Cevallos, who announced his retirement last March, according to a press release from the school.
December 23, 2021
GWCF granted $2M to local organizations in 2021
December 22, 2021The Greater Worcester Community Foundation announced Tuesday it has distributed 110 community grants to Central Massachusetts organizations in 2021, totaling $1.9 million, according to a press release from the nonprofit.
December 22, 2021
People to Meet in 2022: Dr. Jessica Simons
December 20, 2021Since becoming the first female vascular surgeon ever hired by UMass Memorial Health in 2013, Simons has seen a gender evolution in her field.
December 20, 2021
People to Meet in 2022: Aaron Birt
Updated: December 20, 2021Beyond his business success, Aaron Birt is giving back to the community, helping to support the Central Mass. entrepreneurial ecosystem
Updated: December 20, 2021
People to Meet in 2022: Kathy Rentsch
December 20, 2021With 23 years in leadership roles at QCC, it’s safe to say Rentsch is knowledgeable about public higher education and workforce preparedness.
December 20, 2021
Economic Forecast: Higher education's great divide
December 20, 2021The year has been one of recovery and resilience for schools like Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Meanwhile, Becker College’s closure served as a stark reminder of the fate many smaller institutions may be facing.
December 20, 2021
WBJ's editorial staff predicts these 10 news events will happen in 2022
Updated: December 20, 2021Every December, the WBJ Editorial Staff makes 10 predictions of news events and trends coming in the next year for the Central Massachusetts economy.
Updated: December 20, 2021
People to Meet in 2022: Vincent Rougeau
December 20, 2021His merging of Holy Cross’s traditional Jesuit values with contemporary questions of race and politics makes for a unique perspective amid higher education’s rapidly evolving landscape.
December 20, 2021
People to Meet in 2022: Jean Beaupre
Updated: December 20, 2021Beaupre has become a leading voice on the journey toward gender equity in leadership positions within the Massachusetts business community.
Updated: December 20, 2021
Here are 22 people you should meet in 2022
December 20, 2021To help you navigate the ins and outs of the region's business community, WBJ has compiled a list for its Economic Forecast edition of 22 people who will have an outsized role in shaping those trends.
December 20, 2021
People to Meet in 2022: Russ Haims
December 20, 2021Haims won Worcester’s real estate lottery this year, giving him the opportunity to have a heavy influence on the development of the Elm Park neighborhood.
December 20, 2021
People to Meet in 2022: Paul Cotnoir
December 20, 2021Steeped in Worcester college life since he earned an engineering degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Cotnoir could tell you a lot about what’s in store for higher education.
December 20, 2021
WBJ's editorial staff predicted 10 news events for 2021. Here's what actually happened.
December 20, 2021Every year, WBJ's editorial staff makes 10 predictions for news events in the coming year. Turns out, 2021 was almost impossible to predict, as we got three right.
December 20, 2021
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