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🔒Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University

A Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal member, today she owns Studio 1:1 in Maine, creating maps that highlight Indigenous land: telling stories of travel, collaboration, erased narratives, and stewardship.

Holy Cross launches micro-grant program to strengthen students’ ties to community

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester has launched a $10,000 micro-grant pilot program aimed at strengthening the college’s participation in the Worcester community.

WBJ selects the inaugural class of Notable Veteran Executives

At WBJ, we wanted to showcase how veterans contribute to society beyond their time in the military, particularly in Central Massachusetts business.

WPI receives $1M for hydrogen workforce training

The new program, supported by a $1-million grant from the National Science Foundation, will lead to the creation of a one-year course to prepare workers for careers in roles needed by the hydrogen sector.
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EcoTarium to unveil new exhibition hall, as part of 200th anniversary fundraiser

The EcoTarium museum in Worcester is hosting a gala on Saturday to celebrate its new Stoddard Exhibition...

WPI, MBI to lead creation of $5.2M biomanufacturing hub

Two Worcester biomanufacturing leaders are teaming up to establish a $5.2-million bioindustrial manufacturing tech hub as part of a larger Massachusetts initiative to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.

🔒Worcester voters back non-binding ballot question calling for City to tap into universities’ endowments

The question asked voters if they supported requiring private colleges and universities to invest 0.5% of their endowments annually into a community impact fund.

🔒Taxes in Worcester: Businesses are the top tax contributors to the City, but exemptions and the dual rates are leading to calls for reform

In a city with high-profile industries like higher education and health care, the biggest businesses tend to be tax-exempt.
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🔒Fitchburg State to launch women’s varsity ice hockey team

For the first time, women will skate onto Fitchburg State University’s ice hockey rink as varsity players...

Framingham State University hires inaugural director of external affairs

Framingham State University has created its first-ever director of external affairs position, naming David Halbert to the inaugural role.
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