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WPI researcher receives $668K to study visual cues in math learning
July 11, 2023Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Erin Ottmar received a $667,617 grant to launch a three-year study of how visual cues can be used to improve algebra learning.
July 11, 2023
UMass Chan leaders make up nearly half of highest-paid state employees
July 5, 2023Of the 20 highest-paid state employees in Massachusetts, nine are employed by UMass Chan Medical School, according to data from the state’s Office of the Comptroller compiled by the WBJ Research Department.
July 5, 2023
Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student debt relief program
July 5, 2023The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday gutted the Biden administration's effort to forgive about $430 billion in student loan debt, deeming unconstitutional a plan that the White House estimated would bring relief to one in nine Massachusetts residents.
July 5, 2023
Supreme Court restricts race-based college admissions
June 30, 2023The nation's highest court on Thursday declared that two major colleges violated the Constitution by considering a student's race as a factor in admissions, a landmark decision that sent shockwaves through the higher education industry and generated
June 30, 2023
Fee proposed for college admissions policies related to legacies and donors
June 28, 2023Two teachers-turned-lawmakers called for cracking down on certain college admissions practices Tuesday that they said equate to "affirmative action for the rich."
June 28, 2023
Holy Cross, WPI team up to offer combined master’s degrees
June 28, 2023The College of the Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have agreed to a partnership to allow Holy Cross students to complete their bachelor’s degrees at the Worcester liberal arts college and earn a masters degree at WPI.
June 28, 2023
Fitchburg State signs transfer agreement with German sister-city university
June 26, 2023Students at Fitchburg State University will soon be able to complete a bachelor of arts in international business at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences in Kleve, Germany.
June 26, 2023
Nichols alum donates $100K for student scholarships
June 26, 2023Nichols College in Dudley has received a $100,000 commitment from an alum, 1972 graduate Ed Donahue. Donahue’s donation will support students from areas local to Dudley.
June 26, 2023
Former state rep. to lead Clark’s Small Business Development Center, in interim
June 22, 2023Clark University has appointed Robert Spellane, former state representative and community health center leader, as interim regional director of its Small Business Development Center.
June 22, 2023
WPI researcher awarded $600K to develop surgical robots
June 15, 2023The National Science Foundation awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Loris Fichera $599,663 to develop robots to treat disease without touching human tissue.
June 15, 2023
Movers & Shakers for June 12, 2023
Updated: June 12, 2023People are on the move at UMass Memorial Medical Group, Fidelity Bank, and Clark University.
Updated: June 12, 2023
Anonymous donor gives Clark $1M for new honors program
June 9, 2023Clark University in Worcester received a gift of $1 million to design, develop, and launch an honors program at the school. The donor is a Clark alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous.
June 9, 2023
Education consortium names Holy Cross president as next chair
June 8, 2023The Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts board has selected Vincent Rougeau, president of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester as its next board chair, effective July 1.
June 8, 2023
Despite shortfalls, Worcester anticipates making Polar Park debt payments as promised
Updated: June 6, 2023As was the case for the first two years of debt payments, the saving grace for the current fiscal year 2023 and the next fiscal year 2024 is a $3-million property sale from 2021.
Updated: June 6, 2023
QCC granted $200K to help formerly incarcerated people obtain work in the food industry
June 5, 2023The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development granted Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester $200,000 to fund a training program for previously incarcerated individuals.
June 5, 2023-
Nichols College to offer discounted degrees to Indianapolis police department
June 1, 2023Nichols College in Dudley will offer online master’s degrees to the 1,700 members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at a 40% discount, while military veterans who are members of the force will receive additional benefits.
June 1, 2023
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