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Anna Maria College president to retire after upcoming school year
PAXTON — Anna Maria College's president, Mary Lou Retelle, is retiring from her role after a decade. The Paxton college announced Tuesday that the 2024-25 academic year would be Retelle's last as president. Retelle began at Anna Maria in 2011 as executive vice president, supervising enrollment, student life and athletics. In 2015, she...
The Best School In Massachusetts Is The Oldest In America
Before you know it, class will be back in session. As you know anything Classic or Historical you will usually find here in the Baystate. We have the oldest bars, oldest restaurants, and even the oldest houses. We do have some rather historic schools as well that are ether torn...
Burncoat students make short film, 'Voices,' eyeing importance of mental health
Every year, I ask my seventh-graders at Burncoat Middle School to come to a consensus about what community needs they would like to address through our English curriculum. They conduct research and plan a culminating project as a result. I am always surprised and delighted by their ideas — past projects have taken the form of laser shows, escape rooms, city planning workshops, and more. Here’s what this year’s crew put together — a short film called "Voices" — in their own words:
'Historic moment': Girls division opens at once all-boys Nativity School of Worcester
WORCESTER ― The Nativity School of Worcester, which had served exclusively middle school boys in the 21 years since it first opened, is educating girls for the first time. In a press release sent Monday, the school's president said that the Julie Power Girls Division of the school opened last week, with its first two classes of fifth- and sixth-grade girls. There are 28 girls enrolled, 14 in fifth grade and 14 in sixth grade. Fifty...
Student Who Sued Harvard Over Antisemitism to Speak at Republican National Convention
Kestenbaum, pictured to the right protesting a pro-Palestine rally in May, confirmed to The Crimson on Sunday that he will address the convention in Milwaukee as one of 24 "everyday Americans" who are supporting former President Donald Trump to win reelection in November. By Frank S. Zhou. Shabbos “Alexander” Kestenbaum,...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for softball. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
Harvard’s Development Chief Departs
Brian K. Lee, vice president for alumni affairs and development since 2018—in effect, the University’s chief fundraising officer—will retire at the end of 2024, the University announced today. He had previously filled similar roles at Tufts (working with its then-President Lawrence S. Bacow, who brought Lee aboard...
A Report Suggested Big Changes to the Arts & Humanities. The Division’s New Dean Is Taking It Slow.
University Hall headquarters the offices of Harvard's highest administrative officials, including the FAS Dean of Arts and Humanities. By Aiyana G. White. Harvard’s Arts and Humanities division will centralize its administrative services and develop new introductory courses, Sean D. Kelly announced on Tuesday in his email as the division’s new dean.
AIC Criminal Justice Program Receives Quinn Bill Approval
Springfield - American International College (AIC) announces that its Master of Science in Criminal Justice has been approved under the “Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs” by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE). Effective June 2024, this approval qualifies the fully online degree for the Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP), also known as the Quinn Bill.
Fitchburg State offering new creative degrees
FITCHBURG – Two new undergraduate majors launching this fall at Fitchburg State University will open career pathways in the arts and healthcare fields, providing students with strong interdisciplinary skills to respond to high-needs sectors of the statewide and regional economies. The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education recently approved the...
Thousands of SouthCoast Students Benefit from Junior Achievement
As part of our Southcoast Health Community Spotlight, we are excited to shine the spotlight on the non-profit organization Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts. Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with the public, private, and education sectors to advance career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy education for kindergarten to college-aged students across the region. Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts has grown its student education programs to over 6,000 students annually across 21 cities and towns.
Explore Worcester State University Tours: Virtual and In-Person Options
Exploring a university campus can be an exhilarating experience, especially when it’s as inviting as Worcester State University. With a blend of traditional architecture and modern facilities, the campus offers a unique environment where students from around the globe come together. Whether you’re an aspiring student or a concerned...
Worcester Academy Tour: Explore Our Historic and Dynamic Campus
Thinking about exploring Worcester Academy? This historic institution, founded in 1834, offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Located in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the academy boasts a sprawling 67-acre campus that’s both picturesque and functional. As you tour Worcester Academy, you’ll discover state-of-the-art facilities like the...
Sign up for Civic Leadership Academy in Westborough
WESTBOROUGH – The Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) is a nine-week program that aims to provide Westborough residents with a greater understanding of their local government. This program will be held on Tuesday evenings from Sept. 3 to Nov. 5, with one class taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Classes will run from 6 to 8 p.m., and they will be held at various locations around Westborough to be determined by presenting departments.
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