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Union raps UMass as university pulls back from felony protest charges
AMHERST — A University of Massachusetts union representing 1,500 campus employees is calling out the administration for “authoritarian” actions and cracking down on free speech after learning that two student leaders of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter were facing possible felony charges for allegedly inciting a riot for their role in establishing a pro-Palestinian encampment last spring.
Holyoke Community College is offering info sessions on new free community college program
HOLYOKE — In the next week, Holyoke Community College will be hosting two informational sessions on the state’s new education program, MassEducate, to help incoming and prospective students learn more about receiving a free education. MassEducate, which offers free community college education to anyone under the age of...
Hatch Lab at UMass meets wrecking ball
AMHERST — Hatch Laboratory, a late 19th-century Colonial Revival wood-framed building and remnant of the Massachusetts Agricultural College at the University of Massachusetts campus, was demolished this week. Located at 140 Holdsworth Way, the 133-year-old building had been next to the three-story brick Chenoweth Laboratory, which houses the Food...
MassEducate Opens Up Free Community College to Everyone
And he’s not alone among the region’s community-college presidents in lauding the potential of MassEducate, a state-funded program that makes community college free for everyone who meets enrollment requirements and does not yet have a bachelor’s degree. MassReconnect, which the state launched last summer to fully fund...
Holyoke’s Local Control Subcommittee To Present School Committee Capacity Building Plan at August 19 Meeting
HOLYOKE — On Monday, August 19, Holyoke’s Local Control Subcommittee will present to the full School Committee and the public its plan that consists of trainings and professional development requirements in order to regain local control of Holyoke’s Public Schools. Implementation of the capacity building plan will...
Western New England University names local students to president’s list
Western New England University (WNE), in Springfield, Massachusetts, recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of two area students named to the president’s list for the Spring 2024 semester. They are, Kasen Sirois, of Sidney, who is working toward a BA in communication/media & journalism, and Andrew Mayo, also of Sidney,...
Catie's Closet looking for clothing donations during annual back to school drive
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. - The goal of Catie’s Closet’s ninth-annual Fill the Bus initiative is to make sure children throughout Western Massachusetts are able to go back to school prepared with the right clothing. What You Need To Know. Catie's Closet is kicking off their ninth-annual Fill the...
Greenfield Community College awarded $200K grant for clean energy training programs
Greenfield Community College (GCC) has been awarded a $200,000 planning grant from the Department of Energy's Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITAC) to develop new clean energy training programs in Industrial Machine Maintenance and Mechatronics.
Westfield State University Accepting Registrations for EMT Basic Program
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the fall 2024 emergency medical technician (EMT) basic program offered at Westfield State University. Classes will be held primarily on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Sept. 4 to Dec. 11, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. In addition to these scheduled evening classes, the program also includes some additional Saturday-morning classes.
AIC Welcomes Sara Vincent as AVP for Admissions and Financial Aid
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Sara Vincent as assistant vice president for Admissions and Financial Aid. She brings more than a decade of experience in higher education and a proven track record in fundraising, alumni engagement, legislative relations, and enrollment management. In her new...
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