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First-ever student ambassador program launches at Baystate Wing Hospital
Baystate Wing Hospital has successfully launched its inaugural Student Ambassador-Mini Medical School Program, designed to provide local high school students with an immersive experience in various healthcare fields.
3 Massachusetts College Towns Are Among the Best in the Northeast
Any New Englander will tell you that there are many factors contributing to the region's excellent reputation, including the schools and higher education opportunities. New England is home to over 250+ colleges and universities, according to The New England Board of Higher Education and CollegeSimply. But it's not just these institutions which hold appeal to prospective students; it's the towns they're located in. After all, when you're not in the classroom or studying, these communities are where you go to shop, eat, and have fun with friends.
Bill expanding free community college awaiting Healey’s signature
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Free community college for all Bay State residents is awaiting final action by Governor Maura Healey. The bill is sitting on her desk after receiving final legislative approval last week. “We just see this as such a powerful and successful program, and we intend to double...
Private providers part of West Springfield pre-kindergarten plans
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Full-day pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds in West Springfield is expanding from three classrooms last year to eight classrooms for the 2024-25 school year. School Superintendent Stefania Raschilla said the expansion is important because the number of families requesting pre-K was nearly double what the district could accommodate...
Opinion: Hampshire College Pay Cuts, Layoffs, Not So Transparent
This column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. We wish to correct several misleading statements published in two recent articles about cuts to employee compensation and layoffs at Hampshire College: “Hampshire College to cut benefits as enrollment for next school year comes in below projections” (June 19) and “Hampshire College cuts 29 jobs in effort to save $2.7M in expenses” (July 3).
Elms College Receives $567,000 from Two Grants
CHICOPEE — Elms College recently received two grants totaling more than $567,000 to grow and strengthen the college’s online learning academic programs and continue the work of the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE). The Davis Educational Foundation awarded Elms College $317,627 for its Strengthening Online Learning...
Surprise Squad honors Willie Ross educator for her dedication to students
LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - While students are on summer break enjoying their time away from the classrooms, the Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad is still in full force. This month, we celebrate an educator who uses her unique skills to help meet the needs of her students. “She is...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: 41 Wilmington Students Named To Dean’s List At UMass Amherst
AMHERST, MA — Below is a list of Wilmington students who were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the Spring 2024 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale. Joanne...
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