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  • Holy Cross names new vice provost for diversity, equity & inclusion

    Katherine Hamilton December 2, 2021

    The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester announced Wednesday it has hired Tomicka Wagstaff as its new vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Katherine Hamilton December 2, 2021
  • Framingham State announces three presidential finalists

    Katherine Hamilton December 1, 2021

    On Tuesday, Framingham State University announced three finalists to replace outgoing President Javier Cevallos.

    Katherine Hamilton December 1, 2021
  • Movers & Shakers for Nov. 22, 2021

    Updated: November 22, 2021

    People are on the move at Harrington Physician Services, Charles River Bancorp., Fidelity Bank, and more...

    Updated: November 22, 2021
  • Central Mass. vascular surgeons are pioneering a new procedure

    Sloane M. Perron Updated: November 22, 2021

    Central Massachusetts vascular surgeons are pioneering new devices, procedures, and service models to prevent the future healthcare system from being overwhelmed.

    Sloane M. Perron Updated: November 22, 2021
  • WPI professor awarded $1.4M for muscle research

    Katherine Hamilton November 12, 2021

    Sam Walcott, a researcher at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, received a $1.4-million grant for developing a model for creation of better prosthetic devices.

    Katherine Hamilton November 12, 2021
  • Clark appoints Fairfield University admin as dean of students

    Katherine Hamilton November 11, 2021

    On Wednesday, Clark University in Worcester announced the appointment of Kamala Kiem as its new associate provost and dean of students.

    Katherine Hamilton November 11, 2021
  • QCC freshman enrollment spikes 9%, reflecting community colleges’ pandemic resilience

    Katherine Hamilton November 10, 2021

    QCC leads the 5 Central Mass. state universities and community colleges in recovering from the enrollment ravages of the pandemic.

    Katherine Hamilton November 10, 2021
  • Anna Maria taps Wellesley College admin for diversity and inclusion department

    Katherine Hamilton November 9, 2021

    Anna Maria College in Paxton announced on Tuesday it has named Sherman Cowan as the new director of its diversity and inclusion department.

    Katherine Hamilton November 9, 2021
  • Clark taking out $100M loan to expand campus and rework finances

    Katherine Hamilton November 4, 2021

    Three days after announcing the acquisition of a seven-acre lot on Park Avenue, Clark University in Worcester announced on Wednesday it is working to secure $100 million in financing to fund a number of facility upgrades and new projects.

    Katherine Hamilton November 4, 2021
  • UMass Chan researchers receive $2.5M grant for post-viral illnesses

    Sloane M. Perron November 3, 2021

    On Wednesday, UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester announced that Dr. Liisa Selin, pathology professor and principal investigator, and Dr. Anna Gil, instructor in pathology, received a five-year, $2.5-million grant from the National Institute of

    Sloane M. Perron November 3, 2021
  • Holy Cross professors awarded grants to address racism, fight HIV, and celebrate poets

    Katherine Hamilton November 2, 2021

    Three professors from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester received grants from the $800,000 Scholarship in Action, which aims to support Worcester-based research and partnership with the community, according to a Tuesday press release from

    Katherine Hamilton November 2, 2021
  • Clark University buys former Diamond Chevrolet site for $7M, in expansion across Park Avenue

    Katherine Hamilton November 1, 2021

    Clark University purchased a 7-acre vacant car dealership on Park Avenue in Worcester for $6.95 million in a deal closed Friday, according to the Worcester County South Registry of Deeds.

    Katherine Hamilton November 1, 2021
  • WPI launches largest-ever fundraising campaign of $500M

    Katherine Hamilton October 29, 2021

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute launched a $500-million fundraising campaign -- the largest in the school’s history -- on Thursday, of which it has raised $354 million, according to a Friday press release from WPI.

    Katherine Hamilton October 29, 2021
  • WPI scrubs Foisie's name from campus

    Katherine Hamilton October 29, 2021

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute has officially removed the name of the late Robert Foisie, an alumnus and the largest donor in its history who gave $63 million over his lifetime, from its formerly named Foisie Business School and Foisie Innovation

    Katherine Hamilton October 29, 2021
  • QCC to offer free training for in-demand jobs to pandemic-affected workers

    Katherine Hamilton October 29, 2021

    Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester announced Thursday it will begin offering free entry-level career training programs for individuals who lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release from the school.

    Katherine Hamilton October 29, 2021
  • Framingham State awarded $75K for diversity teacher residency program

    Katherine Hamilton October 28, 2021

    Framingham State University received a $74,855 grant to develop a new teacher residency program in partnership with Framingham Public Schools and the National Center for Teacher Residencies, according to a Wednesday press release from the school.

    Katherine Hamilton October 28, 2021

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Should more be done to connect Worcester neighborhoods separated by I-290?
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The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Board will soon begin a study assessing redesign options for the Vernon Street Bridge over Interstate 290 in an effort to connect the Worcester neighborhoods that sit on either side. The project aims to bolster mobility and access, which target community goals including affordable housing and expanded park space, and multimodal safety improvements to reduce conflicts between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. So far, the project has received $125,000 in funding from the planning board in addition to $625,000 in state and federal commitments.