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Higher education

  • It Takes An Industry: Manufacturers Race Against The Clock To Fill Worker Gap

    August 12, 2012

    Bryon Deysher, CEO of Methods Machine Tools in Sudbury, stands at a podium before a group of more than 50 students in their late teens. This is certainly not an everyday activity.

    August 12, 2012
  • Framingham State Program Wins Cost Ranking

    Emily Micucci August 10, 2012

    Framingham State University's online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instructional Technology Program scored high rankings on surveys conducted by GetEducated.com, a group that publishes online college and university rankings based on cred

    Emily Micucci August 10, 2012
  • Should Central Mass. Have A Law School? Despite Some Appeal, Industry May Not Support One

    Emily Micucci August 6, 2012

    Students in and around Worcester have schools that can prepare them to become doctors, veterinarians, teachers, engineers and finance professionals.

    Emily Micucci August 6, 2012
  • Framingham State Opens Marlborough Satellite

    Emily Micucci July 27, 2012

    Beginning in September, Framingham State University (FSU) will offer evening classes to those interested in earning bachelor's degrees in liberal studies off campus, at the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough.

    Emily Micucci July 27, 2012
  • UMassOnline Gets New Interim CEO

    July 26, 2012

    The University of Massachusetts has appointed a new interim CEO of its Internet learning division, UMassOnline.

    July 26, 2012
  • Siemens Gateway Park Move Coming In Sept.

    Emily Micucci July 5, 2012

    Additional information on Siemens Industry Inc.'s move to Gateway Park was announced this week.

    Emily Micucci July 5, 2012
  • Economists: Mass. Holding Its Own In 'Very Scary World'

    June 21, 2012

    An economic journal published by the UMass Donahue Institute declared today that the state is doing "pretty well in a very scary world," but warned that national and global events could weigh heavily on the prospects for future growth.

    June 21, 2012
  • Students Solve Littleton Manufacturer's Dilemma

    June 21, 2012

    When higher education and manufacturers collide, innovation can result.

    June 21, 2012
  • Robotics Startup Takes Prize At WPI Venture Forum Contest

    June 13, 2012

    A startup company aiming to commercialize its design for a robotic gripper hand got a boost Tuesday as a panel of judges at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Venture Forum selected it above nine other pitches from entrepreneurs.

    June 13, 2012
  • WPI Hosts NASA Robotics Contest

    June 12, 2012

    Autonomous robots created by teams of engineers from across the United States will compete for $1.5 million in prizes this weekend at

    June 12, 2012
  • Q&A With Vera Tice, Managing Director, Healthcare Delivery Institute at WPI

    Rick Saia June 10, 2012

    Earlier this year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced an initiative aimed at delivering high-quality health care for an aging population.

    Rick Saia June 10, 2012
  • QCC To Expand In Worcester

    June 8, 2012

    Quinsigamond Community College has announced that in unanimous approval of the school's fiscal year 2013 budget, its board of directors also voted to ex

    June 8, 2012
  • Marlborough Mayor's Job Fair

    June 7, 2012

    The next week will be a big for one for MetroWest job seekers.

    June 7, 2012
  • Holy Cross Dorm Is LEED-Certified

    June 5, 2012

    Figge Hall, the newest residence hall at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, has earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S

    June 5, 2012
  • Clark Lands Beetle Grant

    June 4, 2012

    Clark University in Worcester has received a $329,000 grant to study the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation in New England, the school announced this morning.

    June 4, 2012
  • WPI Launches $200M Campaign

    June 1, 2012

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute is launching its largest ever fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $200 million by 2015, when the university will celebrate its 150th anniversary.

    June 1, 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.