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Johnson leaves Becker with bigger endowment, smarter students
May 15, 2017Robert Johnson left Becker College after seven years to become the chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
May 15, 2017
Opponents: higher ed endowment tax is unconstitutional
May 10, 2017Supporters say it would be a way to invest in public education and have tax-exempt higher education institutions work to counteract growing inequality, but opponents of legislation to tax some private university endowments claim it is
May 10, 2017
In renaming debate, Holy Cross weighs tradition vs. institutional mission
May 1, 2017Holy Cross begins an examination of whether its longtime Crusader name should be erased starting this fall, with input from students, faculty, alumni and others.
May 1, 2017
Bringing higher ed to the masses
May 1, 2017Quinsigamond Community College's president-elect is drawing on his career and upbringing to provide education to populations most in need.
May 1, 2017
Holy Cross names new VP of student affairs
April 26, 2017The College of the Holy Cross has named Michele Murray as its next vice president for student affairs and dean of students, the college announced Tuesday.
April 26, 2017
Anna Maria recruiting for health certificate programs
April 26, 2017Three healthcare programs designed for professionals were among new certificates Anna Maria College began actively marketing this week.
April 26, 2017
State colleges want legislature to do more
April 24, 2017State lawmakers are fond of promoting their support for public higher education, but critics of the Legislature say state government could do more.
April 24, 2017
MWCC to pay students to take summer classes
April 21, 2017Mount Wachusett Community College on Thursday announced is expanding a summer program where recent high school graduates can get paid to take classes before starting school in the fall.
April 21, 2017
Fitchburg State names new VP, deans
April 14, 2017As part of a broader reorganization, Fitchburg State University has hired its first ever vice president of student affairs and appointed new deans to several different divisions.
April 14, 2017
Embattled UMass Boston head to step down
April 6, 2017UMass-Boston Chancellor Keith Motley plans to step down June 30, take a year's sabbatical and then return to campus to teach.
April 6, 2017
Mass. business confidence at highest level since 2004
April 4, 2017A business industry group reports the highest level of confidence among Massachusetts businesses since August 2004, even as uncertainty begins creeping in.
April 4, 2017
Movers & Shakers
April 3, 2017Central Massachusetts professionals joined and were promoted at firms like Becker College, Abby's House, UniBank, Commerce Bank and Webster Five Cents Savings Bank.
April 3, 2017
Trump's policies not slowing Worcester schools' international applications, yet
April 3, 2017Despite concerns nationally among colleges and universities over new federal policies scaring away international applicants, Worcester schools have seen no such impact.
April 3, 2017
Colleges drop standardized tests to boost applications, diversity
April 3, 2017In March, Worcester State University announced it will no longer require undergraduate applicants to submit standardized test scores as a requirement for admission.
April 3, 2017Cost of college contributing to income inequality, Fed economist says
March 29, 2017The necessity of obtaining an advanced degree for earning potential has contributed to Boston's income inequality, a Federal Reserve Bank economist said Wednesday.
March 29, 2017
Anna Maria College offers new health degree
March 29, 2017Anna Maria College in Paxton announced Wednesday it's now offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Community Service.
March 29, 2017
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