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WNE ranked among the best Universities in the nation
Western New England University (WNE) has been named among the best Universities in the Nation by U.S. News & World News. WNE has been ranked #234 in Best National University Rankings by U.S. News & World. Western New England University transitioned from the Regional to National University classification back in 2020. Western New England University…
Read MoreSmith College names new president
The Smith College Board of Trustees has announced its new president. Sarah Willie-LeBreton has been named the college’s 12th president. She has been the provost and dean of the faculty at Swarthmore College where she has taught since 1997. She specializes in higher education, social inequality, community building, and African-American Culture. Willie-LeBreton will take office…
Read MoreSmall business owners graduate from RiseUp Springfield Business Education Program
A graduation was held in downtown Springfield for the participants of the Springfield business education program. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno was in attendance to congratulate the 12 small businesses that participated in the RiseUp Springfield Business Education Program. Read the source article at WWLP 22 News Springfield
Read MoreStcc, Hcc Partner with Upright Education to Expand Tech Job Opportunities
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Holyoke Community College (HCC) announced a partnership with Upright Education to offer training for skills in technology, including software development and design. College officials said they were excited to partner with Upright, a workforce-training company, to create more technical jobs, including in the growing information technology (IT) sector, and…
Read MoreLatino Economic Development Corp. to Celebrate Grand Opening Today
The Latino Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) will host the grand opening of its new Western Mass. office in downtown Springfield. The event is scheduled for today, Sept. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 20 Fort St., Springfield. Live music, food, and beverages will be available. Having 27 coaches to support new and emerging businesses…
Read MoreUMass Amherst ranks No. 26 among public universities
UMass Amherst has been ranked among the best public universities in the country for the ninth straight year. Among 227 public colleges and universities, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus ranked 26 overall, maintaining its same rank from a year ago. Umass Amherst actually tied for 26, with Texas A and M and UCONN. The rankings also…
Read MoreHolyoke to Launch ‘Permanent Pop-up’ Featuring Local Works
As part of transformative development initiatives and rapid-recovery tourism efforts to attract more visitors to downtown, the city of Holyoke, in collaboration with the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and Print Shop Inc., will open the Artery, an art store and gallery at 289 High St., this month. It will run throughout 2023 and feature…
Read MoreInnovation in Health/Wellness, The Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation
Intravenous (IV) infusion pump systems are among the most recognized technologies in healthcare, used by about 90% of hospital patients. They’re also hopelessly out of date, Karen Giuliano said. “The design has been around a long time, and hospitals don’t buy one; they buy an entire fleet. They have to invest in training, service contracts,…
Read MoreBasketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement this weekend
The basketball world will be focused on Springfield this weekend, as the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 is enshrined. This year’s class of 16 honorees includes four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili, five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway, and three-time WNBA champion and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsay Whalen, among others. Read the source article…
Read MoreGreenfield launches new tourism website
To prepare for the busy fall tourism season, the City has redesigned the VisitGreenfieldMA website. New features of the site include improved functionality and a refreshed design to showcase entertainment, attractions, and dining and retail listings. “VisitGreenfieldMA has established itself as the most comprehensive source of information on events in Greenfield,” said Community and Economic…
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