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Higher education

  • Becker Launches Animal Studies School

    January 9, 2013

    Building on an existing undergraduate animal studies program, Becker College in Worcester has formed a school of animal studies, it announced today.

    January 9, 2013
  • Nichols Receives $5M Gift

    December 27, 2012

    An anonymous alumnus and Worcester native has given Nichols College a $5 million unrestricted gift, the Dudley-based school announced.

    December 27, 2012
  • Certificate Programs Help Area Schools Meet Market Demands

    Alison Lee Satake Special To The Worcester Business Journal December 10, 2012

    Like many college students today, Natalie Ballard, a junior psychology major at Becker College in Worcester, believed gaining a specific, marketable skill was important.

    Alison Lee Satake Special To The Worcester Business Journal December 10, 2012
  • From Tech To Toys, MetroWest Firms Aim For Education Market

    Emily Micucci December 3, 2012

    It's hard to think about any aspect of life that hasn't been changed by information technology in a meaningful way over the last 20 years. But in the education technology field, the biggest changes may lie in the years ahead.

    Emily Micucci December 3, 2012
  • UMass President Warns: “We Are Becoming Private”

    State House News Service November 30, 2012

    While taking questions from the audience after addressing a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday, University of Massachusetts President Caret warned of the system potentially "becoming private" should government subsidies continue

    State House News Service November 30, 2012
  • UMMS Receives $1.6M National Grid Incentive

    Emily Micucci November 30, 2012

    The energy efficient features of new Albert Sherman Center (ASC) have earned its owner, the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), a $1.6-million incentive payment from National Grid, according to UMMS.

    Emily Micucci November 30, 2012
  • Anna Maria Launches Online MBA Program

    October 30, 2012

    Anna Maria College has launched a new online master of business administration program with specializations in health informatics and

    October 30, 2012
  • UMass Med School Building Wins LEED Status

    October 16, 2012

    The ambulatory care center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School has earned a

    October 16, 2012
  • Digital Gaming Becomes A Serious Business

    October 15, 2012

    The video game industry in Massachusetts is reaching new levels of growth, with no signs of stopping.

    October 15, 2012
  • Mass. College Of Pharmacy Plans Worcester Expansion

    Emily Micucci September 27, 2012

    The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) plans to expand its Worcester campus over the next six years to accommodate a student body twice as large as it is today, the school announced.

    Emily Micucci September 27, 2012
  • Worcester State Receives Largest Ever Gift

    Emily Micucci September 21, 2012

    Worcester State University (WSU) announced it had received its largest philanthropic gift ever of $3 million from an alumnus of the class of 1955.

    Emily Micucci September 21, 2012
  • WPI Wins Grant To Develop Gas Sensors

    September 19, 2012

    Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have received a $1-million federal grant to develop a sensor they say could significantly reduce and possibly eliminate potential

    September 19, 2012
  • UMass Plan Calls For More Capital Investment; State Support

    State House News Service September 14, 2012

    After spending more than $2.4 billion on campus improvements over the past decade, the University of Massachusetts plans to invest $3.1 billion more over the next five years on new construction and other upgrades across its five campuses, under a

    State House News Service September 14, 2012
  • WPI, UMass Medical To Collaborate On Army Project

    Emily Micucci August 24, 2012

    Armed with a $1.9 million research and development grant, a team from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) will begin a project aimed at early detection of blood loss for wounded U.S.

    Emily Micucci August 24, 2012
  • Internships Become Part Of The College Experience

    Liam Mcallaster August 20, 2012

    As the economy continues to recover from a deep recession, having relevant work experience when you apply for a job can be a deciding factor in whether you make an employer's short list.

    Liam Mcallaster August 20, 2012
  • A Changed Relationship? Community colleges await direction on new governance plan, potential impact on workforce development

    Emily Micucci August 20, 2012

    The state's community colleges are preparing for an academic year that could bring major change, thanks to a proposal by Gov. Deval Patrick that passed legislative muster in the fiscal 2013 budget this summer.

    Emily Micucci August 20, 2012

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While shifting cultural norms in the business community have found hiring managers outwardly working toward hiring a more diverse staff, studies in the last few years by organizations like McKinsey & Co. and Regent University found women and people of color are promoted less frequently than their white male counterparts. This produces a dynamic where company leadership at many organizations remains dominated by white males even as the company's employees become more diversified.