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Movers & Shakers for Jan. 8, 2024
Updated: January 8, 2024People are on the move at UMass Memorial Medical Group, MutualOne Bank, and Boston BioProducts.
Updated: January 8, 2024
No path toward goal: Two years before soccer fever grips America again, Central Mass. appears to be missing out
Updated: January 8, 2024Since 2018, professional men’s or women’s soccer teams have been announced or launched in Boston, Hartford, Pawtucket, and Portland, while New England’s second-largest city has been sitting on the proverbial sidelines.
Updated: January 8, 2024
The biggest news of 2023 for seven key Central Mass. industries
December 29, 2023As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the major business stories that impacted key industries.
December 29, 2023
Results: How did WBJ do with its 2023 predictions?
Updated: December 25, 2023In December 2022, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.
Updated: December 25, 2023
Higher education 2024 economic forecast: Admissions issues will grow
Updated: December 25, 2023The reversal of affirmative action, along with the ongoing drop in enrollment, will create additional challenges in 2024.
Updated: December 25, 2023
WPI creates STEM-designated analytics MBA program
December 19, 2023Worcester Polytechnic Institute has launched a new MBA program in analytics. The coursework aims to equip students with analytics tools specifically for science, technology, engineering, and math, and will begin in the fall 2024 semester.
December 19, 2023
QCC receives 50% bump in funding for adult education center, English language courses
December 19, 2023Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester has secured $9 million in state government funding over five years for its Adult Community Learning Center, which will allow for the hiring of more instructors and additional seats for approximately 140
December 19, 2023
Worcester State, QCC & MWCC begin to reverse enrollment declines
December 18, 2023After years of declines, enrollment picked up significantly in the fall semester for Worcester State University and both Central Massachusetts community colleges.
December 18, 2023
WPI to offer degree in artificial intelligence
December 14, 2023Worcester Polytechnic Institute will soon offer a master’s degree in artificial intelligence.
December 14, 2023
Framingham State upgrades Challenger space learning center for full simulation
December 13, 2023Hopkinton architect Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects has completed the renovation of the space learning center at Framingham State University.
December 13, 2023
WBJ expands influential list to Power 100, seeks ideas from readers
December 12, 2023Worcester Business Journal’s annual list of the most influential professionals in Central Massachusetts is doubling in size.
December 12, 2023-
With enrollment at 10-year lows, Central Mass. public colleges see big things from free tuition plan
Updated: December 11, 2023Enrollment has hit a 10-year low at all five of the state universities and community colleges in Central Massachusetts, with a considerable drop between fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2023.
Updated: December 11, 2023 
Economist: WooSox likely sold for $50-$70M
December 7, 2023The team has declined to give a purchase price on the sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings, but at the request of WBJ, a Holy Cross professor has estimated the team's valuation based on revenues, market size, and the new stadium.
December 7, 2023
Clark names Air Force veteran, business advisor as director of Small Business Development Center
December 4, 2023Clark University in Worcester has named Thomas Herald as its new regional director of the school’s Small Business Development Center.
December 4, 2023
Fitchburg State to offer 1st construction management grad program in Mass.
November 30, 2023Fitchburg State University will launch a new, fully online construction management graduate program seeking to address disparities between the demand in project management professionals and the lack of available talent.
November 30, 2023
Anna Maria picks three new board members to help strengthen curriculum
November 29, 2023Anna Maria College in Paxton has added three new members to its board of trustees, who come with expertise in the realms of health and human services, fire science, and public safety, areas the college sees as points of strength for its curriculum.
November 29, 2023
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