Archive for April 2023
Springfield College Recognized by Campus Prevention Network
Springfield College has been named a recipient of the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention. Presented by Vector Solutions, the CPN Seal of Prevention is awarded to institutions of higher education that have demonstrated leadership in digital prevention programming focused on student safety, well-being, and inclusion. Each recipient of the CPN Seal of Prevention…
Read MoreUMASS AMHERST ENTREPRENEURS MOVE TO FINAL ROUND OF INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Five student teams advanced from the preliminary round of the Innovation Challenge competition in UMass Amherst’s Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship and will move on to compete in the final round on May 3. They will now compete to win up to $65,000 in equity-free funding. The Innovation Challenge is a two-part competition designed to assist…
Read MoreAllison Ebner to Succeed Meredith Wise as EANE President
The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) announced that Meredith Wise, president of the association, will be retiring at the end of June. “After much contemplation, I have decided to retire as president of EANE. It has been my privilege to work with our members for the past 28 years, the last 21 of them…
Read MoreHolyoke Community College Receives Pledge of Historic $10 Million Gift
Holyoke Community College (HCC) received a pledge of more than $10 million, the largest single gift commitment in the college’s 77-year history and one of the largest gifts ever to any community college. The pledged gift is included in the estate plan of HCC alumna Margaret (Peg) Wendlandt ’58 and her husband, Gary Wendlandt, longtime…
Read MoreDate announced for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast in Springfield
The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast will be held this May in downtown Springfield. The event will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Main Street from State Street to Bridge Street. This year’s breakfast will celebrate Springfield’s 387th birthday. Pancakes, bacon, coffee, juice and milk will be available. This…
Read MoreWestfield’s 104th Fighter Wing selected to receive F-35A
The Air Force has selected the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing for transition to the F-35A Lightning II fighter beginning in 2026. The decision means the unit will retire its 18 aging F-15C and D-model aircraft in favor of stationing the Air Force’s latest and most-capable fifth-generation fighter at Barnes Air National Guard…
Read MoreUMassFive Federal Credit Union Joins MassHousing Mortgage Program
UMassFive College Credit Union announced it is offering MassHousing loans to its members in partnership with Member Advantage Mortgage, its mortgage service organization. As a community-focused financial institution, UMassFive is always looking for more ways to make a positive difference in the financial lives of its members. Joining the MassHousing program contributes to this aim…
Read MoreCLEAR Now Available at Bradley International Airport
The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce the launch of CLEAR and its identity verification technology at Bradley International Airport (BDL). “At Bradley International Airport, we are always looking for innovative approaches to the traveler journey,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “With our focus on modernizing the…
Read MoreDevelopers considering several businesses for Eastfield Mall property
Ahead of the closure of the Eastfield Mall this summer, the new developer is laying out future building plans and possible new tenants. Onyx Partners Ltd. is the new developer and it has plans to transform the space into a mixed-use commercial and retail hub. Read complete article at WWLP.com
Read MoreWNE School of Law Recognized Among Nation’s Best Law Schools by Princeton Review
Western New England University’s (WNE) School of Law recently earned a spot on the Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools for 2023” list. The Princeton Review’s rankings are based on data the company gathers from surveys of administrators at the law schools, as well as surveys of students attending the schools, who rate and report on…
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