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Massachusetts’ Hardest College to Get Into is Also the Nation’s Oldest
Any New Englander will tell you that many factors contribute to our region's excellent reputation, including our schools and higher education opportunities. Massachusetts, specifically, is home to 114 colleges and universities.These institutions are not only great centers for learning, but also popular employers throughout the Bay State. But of these...
Dr. Anabel Padilla Casey, former Associate Dean, Boston College and Secretary of Education for Puerto Rico
Dr. Anabel Padilla Casey, a trailblazer in education and a champion of her community, was born on January 25, 1934, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Her life’s journey was marked by a deep commitment to learning, teaching, and empowering others. Anabel received her bachelor’s degree from the College of Our...
Remember This Iconic Moment When Boston University Grads Got to Sing With Mr. Rogers in Massachusetts?
It was 32 years ago (almost to the day) when Fred Rogers gave the commencement speech to a crowd of young, excited graduates from Boston University. Mr. Rogers sang the song to the graduates that he sang at the beginning of every episode of his iconic public TV show, Mister Roger's Neighborhood.
Harvard student goes off script in commencement speech to rip school as more than 1,000 walk out
A Harvard University commencement speaker went dramatically off script to blast the Ivy League school for barring a handful of those involved in a disruptive anti-Israeli encampment — before more than 1,000 students also staged a walkout. Shruthi Kumar, the Harvard senior selected to deliver the English address Thursday, pulled out a piece of paper containing controversial remarks hidden up the sleeve of her gown and took aim at university leaders over the decision to deny more than a dozen students their diplomas. “As I stand here today, I must take a moment to recognize my peers — the 13 undergraduates in the Class...
Mass. teens named co-valedictorians at New York school
“It was nice for my parents to not have to clap for one person, feel a little bad for the other.”. Identical twins from Southborough, Massachusetts, now have more in common than just their DNA, college, sport of choice and major (which might seem impossible). Chloe and Olivia Chiota graduated...
6 Boston students vying for $10K scholarship all go home happy, thanks to anonymous benefactor
The benefactor donated an additional $50,000 to Boston Public Schools, allowing each finalist to take home a $10,000 scholarship. Usually, six students enter, and one will win. But that’s not the case for these six Boston students from different high schools vying for a $10,000 scholastic scholarship. On Wednesday...
Chelmsford High Celebrates Local Scholars: May 2024 Students of the Month
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